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Tractor Safety course

Posted by Stephanie Rogers on March 4, 2026 in News

This course is designed toÌýincrease awarenessÌýandÌýtest the competencyÌýofÌýtractor operatorsÌýwith regardÌýto the safe operation and use of farm tractors and implements.Ìý

TheÌýfollowing people can take this course:

  • 14 to 16-year-olds with a valid Nova Scotia Class 8 drivers license who want to be able to haul equipment on Nova Scotia roads
  • Those with a valid class 5 drivers license who want to increase their tractor safety knowledge and skills

Participants with a valid Nova Scotia Class 8 driver’s license who successfully complete the course will receive a wallet card that enables them to operateÌýa tractor with an attached implement on Nova Scotia roads. Please note that the wallet card isÌývalid for a farm tractor and trailerÌýif the combined weight isÌý14,000 kg or less.

When: March 20 & 21
Where: HÂþ»­ Agricultural Campus, Haley Institute
Fee: $275

Registration closes March 13.

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