As young persons between the ages of 13-16 years can legally drive tractors off the Public Highways this course has been designed to help young drivers develop safe tractor driving skills, said, Alex Gordon, responsible for co-ordinating the courses at the College.

    So popular were the courses that up to 60 young people enrolled and were given tuition in safe handling of tractors and machinery over the four weeks of August.

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    According to Mr. Gordon, it is important that these young trainees have the opportunity to experience current technology by operating tractors with up to date specifications. For these reasons the College appreciated the support of Mr Timothy McFarland; Steyr Tractors; Fintona who made available a new tractor to assist with the delivery of the courses.

    Each training course which lasted two days was strongly focused on safety including practical demonstrations and practice sessions on tractor operation; implement attachment and general maintenance.