Spring registration is now open. Online and in-person classes are available. Sign up for classes today!
Youth Tractor & Machinery Safety
0.6 Credits | Catalog Number: 47070405
Prepares youth ages 12–16 to meet certification requirements under Wisconsin Act 455 to operate tractors and farm machinery for their own family on public roads. The course also fulfills U.S. Department of Labor provisions for youth ages 14–15 employed on farms other than their family’s. Instruction covers equipment safety, hazard recognition, basic maintenance, and the legal responsibilities of machinery operation. Students gain experience through a combination of classroom instruction, hands-on activities, and practical driving exercises.
5 out of 5 offerings found filtered offerings displayed
Course materials are not required for this course section.
Capacity
6 seats available
instructor
Justin Wege, Darrell Schraufnagel
notes
This course is designed for students ages 12 and up. Teaching youth a safe attitude when working with farm equipment, agricultural hazards, and animals. Federal law and the State of Wisconsin require youth that will be operating farm equipment and implements on the highway or working for someone other than a family farm to complete this course. To receive certification, students must complete a 24-hour training course, pass a written exam, pre-trip inspection, and a driving exam. Students who successfully complete this course will receive State of Wisconsin certification and if 14 years of age or older, Federal Certification.
The course requirements are as follows:
Complete virtual training modules following a weekly schedule.
Participate in weekly virtual check-ins to cover key components of the material.
Complete and pass the written exam.
Participate in in-person training sessions.
Pass the pre-trip inspection.
Pass the driving exam.
Students will need to contact Fox Valley Technical College to enroll in the course.
Prior to the start of class (Tuesday, April 7th), students must visit a Fox Valley Technical College location to ensure the student is able to access the virtual classroom in Blackboard. Details of the virtual classroom can be found at www.fvtc.edu/flexible-learning. Further details of the in-person sessions will be found within the student’s Blackboard account.
Course materials are not required for this course section.
Capacity
4 seats available
instructor
Justin Wege, Darrell Schraufnagel
notes
This course is designed for students ages 12 and up. Teaching youth a safe attitude when working with farm equipment, agricultural hazards, and animals. Federal law and the State of Wisconsin require youth that will be operating farm equipment and implements on the highway or working for someone other than a family farm to complete this course. To receive certification, students must complete a 24-hour training course, pass a written exam, pre-trip inspection, and a driving exam. Students who successfully complete this course will receive State of Wisconsin certification and if 14 years of age or older, Federal Certification.
The course requirements are as follows:
Complete virtual training modules following a weekly schedule.
Participate in weekly virtual check-ins to cover key components of the material.
Complete and pass the written exam.
Participate in in-person training sessions.
Pass the pre-trip inspection.
Pass the driving exam.
Students will need to contact Fox Valley Technical College to enroll in the course.
Prior to the start of class (Tuesday, April 7th), students must visit a Fox Valley Technical College location to ensure the student is able to access the virtual classroom in Blackboard. Details of the virtual classroom can be found at www.fvtc.edu/flexible-learning. Further details of the in-person sessions will be found within the student’s Blackboard account.
Service Motor Company Agriculture Center AG117A, AG117B
Jul 30, 2026
Thu8:00AM - 3:00PM
Service Motor Company Agriculture Center AG117A, AG117B
Books/Materials
Course materials are not required for this course section.
Capacity
10 seats available
instructor
Justin Wege, Darrell Schraufnagel
notes
This course is designed for students ages 12 and up. Teaching youth a safe attitude when working with farm equipment, agricultural hazards, and animals. Federal law and the State of Wisconsin require youth that will be operating farm equipment and implements on the highway or working for someone other than a family farm to complete this course. To receive certification, students must complete a 24-hour training course, pass a written exam, pre-trip inspection, and a driving exam. Students who successfully complete this course will receive State of Wisconsin certification and if 14 years of age or older, Federal Certification.
The course requirements are as follows:
Complete virtual training modules following a weekly schedule.
Participate in weekly virtual check-ins to cover key components of the material.
Complete and pass the written exam.
Participate in in-person training sessions.
Pass the pre-trip inspection.
Pass the driving exam.
Students will need to contact Fox Valley Technical College to enroll in the course.
Prior to the start of class (Tuesday, April 7th), students must visit a Fox Valley Technical College location to ensure the student is able to access the virtual classroom in Blackboard. Details of the virtual classroom can be found at www.fvtc.edu/flexible-learning. Further details of the in-person sessions will be found within the student’s Blackboard account.
Course materials are not required for this course section.
Capacity
9 seats available
instructor
Justin Wege, Darrell Schraufnagel
notes
This course is designed for students ages 12 and up. Teaching youth a safe attitude when working with farm equipment, agricultural hazards, and animals. Federal law and the State of Wisconsin require youth that will be operating farm equipment and implements on the highway or working for someone other than a family farm to complete this course. To receive certification, students must complete a 24-hour training course, pass a written exam, pre-trip inspection, and a driving exam. Students who successfully complete this course will receive State of Wisconsin certification and if 14 years of age or older, Federal Certification.
The course requirements are as follows:
Complete virtual training modules following a weekly schedule.
Participate in weekly virtual check-ins to cover key components of the material.
Complete and pass the written exam.
Participate in in-person training sessions.
Pass the pre-trip inspection.
Pass the driving exam.
Students will need to contact Fox Valley Technical College to enroll in the course.
Prior to the start of class (Tuesday, April 7th), students must visit a Fox Valley Technical College location to ensure the student is able to access the virtual classroom in Blackboard. Details of the virtual classroom can be found at www.fvtc.edu/flexible-learning. Further details of the in-person sessions will be found within the student’s Blackboard account.
MAP UNAVAILABLE
Wautoma
Apr 7 - Jun 25, 2026 Multiple Schedules Virtual Classroom
Course materials are not required for this course section.
Capacity
12 seats available
instructor
Justin Wege, Darrell Schraufnagel
notes
This course is designed for students ages 12 and up. Teaching youth a safe attitude when working with farm equipment, agricultural hazards, and animals. Federal law and the State of Wisconsin require youth that will be operating farm equipment and implements on the highway or working for someone other than a family farm to complete this course. To receive certification, students must complete a 24-hour training course, pass a written exam, pre-trip inspection, and a driving exam. Students who successfully complete this course will receive State of Wisconsin certification and if 14 years of age or older, Federal Certification.
The course requirements are as follows:
Complete virtual training modules following a weekly schedule.
Participate in weekly virtual check-ins to cover key components of the material.
Complete and pass the written exam.
Participate in in-person training sessions.
Pass the pre-trip inspection.
Pass the driving exam.
Students will need to contact Fox Valley Technical College to enroll in the course.
Prior to the start of class (Tuesday, April 7th), students must visit a Fox Valley Technical College location to ensure the student is able to access the virtual classroom in Blackboard. Details of the virtual classroom can be found at www.fvtc.edu/flexible-learning. Further details of the in-person sessions will be found within the student’s Blackboard account.
MAP UNAVAILABLE
No scheduled offerings were found based on the filters you selected.
Let's get started!
Please note that this application is NOT a class registration.
Want to receive an email when the next community registration period begins?