Program Overview

Tractor Driving Experience Day

Overview

Have fun driving a range of tractors on Writtle College's countryside campus. Our Experience Day is the perfect gift for birthdays, Christmas and other special occasions.

Full Description

Have you ever dreamt of driving a tractor? Now’s your chance!

Join us at Writtle College, and find out what it's like to work the land with these fascinating machines. Enjoy the experience of controlling the power of our tractors first hand.

After a 30-minute presentation you'll spend the remainder of the day driving several different tractors, using a variety of implements and learning their many capabilities. The instructor/student ratio is 1:4, and you can expect to learn about

• the evolution of the tractor
• trailer hitching, driving and reversing
• hitching an implement
• seasonal field operations using various implements eg, ploughing, sub soiling, rolling etc
• introduction to health and safety

Book early to avoid disappointment as each Experience Day is limited to four people. For an additional £10 spectators are welcome to come along and see you enjoy the day.

Free parking is available on campus in Writtle: we'll issue a permit to you and ask that it's clearly displayed in your vehicle. Tea and coffee-making facilities are available; please bring a packed lunch and any other refreshments.

Who Should Attend?

Our Tractor Driving Experience Day is open to all (minimum age 16). No previous experience is necessary.

Dates

We'll add future dates here when confirmed.

Where You'll Study

Your Faculty

At Writtle College, our courses blending classroom learning with hands-on experience in specialised fields such as sport, agriculture, horticulture, animal studies, equine studies, conservation and floristry.

Our Level 2 and Level 3 programmes are designed to prepare you for your future career or higher education pathways.

Study on our beautiful countryside campus, with dedicated resource centres and state-of-the-art facilities – and be a part of our supportive community.

Where Can I Study?

Writtle Campus

Our picturesque 150-hectare campus is situated in the heart of the Essex countryside.

Fees & Funding

Course Fees

Standard Booking

£210

Entry Requirements

The minimum age for this day is 16 (parental consent required).

You're required to wear work clothes appropriate for the weather which provide full cover for arms and legs, and sturdy footwear (preferably with steel toe caps).

By making a booking you are declaring yourself medically fit to participate in this course.