Core Training – Saturday Program

Hands-On Harvest Equipment Safety & Fundamentals Training

Core Training Overview

Core Training is the foundation of the Harvest Ready program. This one-day, hands-on training experience is designed to teach safety, fundamentals, communication, and real-world harvest readiness — without putting attendees into unsafe or high-pressure operating situations.

This program is built for:

• New and young operators

• Seasonal farm help

• Farm kids preparing for future roles

• Career changers entering agriculture

• Anyone wanting to gain confidence around harvest equipment

This is education-first training, not labor placement. Safety and readiness come first.

Pricing

Core Training (Saturday): $200 per person

Includes:

• Full-day training

• Instruction

• Supervised field experience

• Training materials

• Safety education

• Readiness certification pathway

Safety Commitment

Harvest Ready operates on a zero-compromise safety model:

• No unsupervised driving

• No pressure-based learning

• No unsafe exposure

• No high-risk training situations

• No independent equipment operation

Safety, education, and readiness always come first.

What Core Training Includes

Classroom Instruction

• Harvest safety foundations

• Equipment awareness & hazard identification

• Grain harvest flow & logistics

• Communication systems during harvest

• Road travel safety with tractors and wagons

• Basic tractor operation fundamentals

Hands-On Learning

• Equipment walk-arounds

• Ride-alongs with experienced operators

• Supervised observation

• Scenario-based learning

• Field environment exposure

No unsupervised driving. No independent equipment operation.

Training Modules

1. Harvest Safety Foundations

• Personal safety rules

• Awareness zones

• Crush points & entanglement risks

• PTO and auger danger zones

• Safe mounting/dismounting

• Clothing & PPE expectations

• Emergency response awareness

2. Equipment Walk-Around & Hazard Identification

• Combines

• Tractors

• Grain carts

• Wagons

• Augers

• Unloading systems

Focus:

• Pinch points

• Moving components

• Visibility limitations

• Blind spots

• Safe access zones

3. Tractor Operation Fundamentals (Instructional – Not Certification)

• Throttle control

• Clutching

• Gear shifting

• Powershift basics

• CVT fundamentals

• Brake management

• Steering awareness

• Load control

This section is educational and preparatory, not operator certification.

4. Grain Harvest Flow & Communication

• Combine → cart → truck flow

• Communication hand signals

• Radio communication basics

• Load coordination

• Field traffic management

• Safe approach and exit zones

5. Road Travel & Transport Safety

• Tractor + wagon transport

• Entering traffic

• Speed management

• Turns and intersections

• Hills and slopes

• Multiple wagons

• Narrow roads

• Emergency procedures

6. Scenario-Based Decision Training

Interactive learning focused on:

• High-pressure harvest situations

• Safety-first decision making

• Operator awareness

• Mistake prevention

• Equipment protection

• Communication failures

• Fatigue awareness

Training Environment

Core Training is conducted in a controlled, supervised environment:

• Professional instructors

• Structured learning stations

• Safety-first instruction model

• No independent operation

• No unsupervised equipment use

• Clear rules and procedures

Certification Pathway

Core Training is the required foundation for anyone who wants to pursue advanced training.

Completion of Core Training allows attendees to:

• Progress into Alpha Training

• Access 1-on-1 supervised instruction

• Enter the advanced certification pathway

• Apply for the Harvest Ready Certified Operator Pool