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NSTMOP PROGRAM INFORMATION
NSTMOP PROGRAM INFORMATION
The National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program (NSTMOP) is a project of Hazardous Occupations Safety Training in Agriculture (HOSTA) for youth ages 14 and 15. Older youth are not required by law to take the course, but the safety course is helpful to all ages!
The NSTMOP requires 24 hours of instruction, divided into six modules, that includes task sheets and skills and safe-driving instruction. The task sheets serve as the basis of the program. The training is led by local county extension or high school agricultural educators. Subjects covered include general agricultural safety, tractor and equipment operation, and highway transportation. After completing classroom instruction, each student must complete a 50-question written knowledge test and obtain a minimum passing score of 70%. Once a student successfully passes the knowledge test, he or she is then be permitted to take the program's operating skills and pre-op/driving tests. Upon successful completion of all parts of the NSTMOP, the student receives a formal USDOL certificate of completion.
Certification Requirements:
24-Hours of Instruction
50-Question Knowledge Test
Operating Skills Test
Pre-Op/Driving Test
If you are a North Carolina resident and need to locate an NSTMOP instructor in your area, contact Farm Safety and Health Agent, Alyssa Spence. Send an email including your name, town, and county to alyssa_spence@ncsu.edu.
For other questions visit PennState Extension Website or use contact information below:
Contact Information
Contact Information
National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program
The Pennsylvania State University
Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Ag Safety and Health
University Park, PA 16802
Phone: 814-865-7685
Email: nstmop@psu.edu
The course has been divided into six modules. These modules which can be found below. A student manual is available for purchase, but it is not required. The module information and task sheets can be viewed by clicking on the modules below.
Student Manual Ordering Information
Student Manual Ordering Information
A student manual can be ordered from the National Book Network, but this is not required. Manuals are $23.50 each.
Students DO NOT have to purchase the student manual. The same information can be found below. Students may view this info digitally or print the module PDFs.
The contact info for National Book Network’s Customer Service Department is: Phone: 800-462-6420 – option 3 (follow prompts for Customer Service and from there for National Book Network).Please reference ISBN# 9780913163498 For questions or purchase via email please contact: customercare@nbnbooks.com
Due to regulatory updates, a new edition of the student manual is under development with an anticipated publish date in 2020. In the interim, several addendums to the student manual are available to current instructors. Please contact the NSTMOP office at nstmop@psu.edu to receive a customized download link to the addendums.
This module provides an overview of agriculture, types of risks, and regulations related to agricultural safety and health.
This module highlights youth safety and risk and discusses appropriate clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE), warning signs, hand signals, and basic first aid.
Click this link to view the corresponding YouTube Playlist for Safe Clothing
Click this link to view the corresponding YouTube Playlist for Hand Signals
This module addresses hazards associated with machinery, animals, pesticides, electricity, confined spaces, and farm chemicals.
Click this link to view the corresponding YouTube Playlist for Mechanical Hazards
This module provides a comprehensive overview of the tractor, including but not limited to tractor types, hazards, controls, lightning, and starting and operating a tractor.
Click this link to view the corresponding YouTube Playlist for Pre-Operation Maintenance Checks
This module focuses on various types of implements, such as drawbars, three-point hitches, and so on, and how they are connected and used with the tractor.
This module focuses on three machines-- skid steers, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and utility vehicles--that are used to transport materials on the farm.
Written Knowledge Test Practice Questions- Click to enlarge.
NSTMOP Practice Test 3.pdfNSTMOP Practice Test 2.pdfNSTMOP Practice Test 1.pdfNC Instructor List
NC Instructor List
Alyssa Spence
I am located in Kinston, NC. I can offer in-person, independent (online) study courses, and hybrid courses to residents located in Eastern North Carolina.
Phone: 252.527.2191
Email: alyssa_spence@ncsu.edu
LaMar Grafft
I am located in Greenville, NC. I can offer in-person, independent (online) study courses, and hybrid courses to residents across the state. Availability is limited.
Phone: 252.744.1008
Email: grafftl@ecu.edu
If you are a certified NSTMOP instructor in North Carolina and wish to be added to this list, please email Alyssa Spence with your contact information, location, and course delivery option you are willing to offer.
For those seeking to become a certified NSTMOP Instructor our new online course can be accessed at Instructor Training Course.
If you have questions about the program please email Peggy Newel at png1@psu.edu or call 814-865-7685.
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