Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

Application To Upgrade a Machine Operator's Licence
under the Agricultural Tile Drainage Installation Act

Note:
During this application process, you will be required to

  1. Attach a daily log demonstrating your experience.
  2. Certify that you have operated a licensed tile drainage machine for the required minimum time period in accordance with the Agricultural Tile Drainage Installation Act.
  3. Provide your supervisor’s First and Last Name, Operator Licence Number, Licence Class and Telephone Number.

As specified by the Regulations under the Agricultural Tile Drainage Installation Act, to upgrade from a Class “C” to a Class “B” operator's licence, the applicant must have a minimum of 250 hours experience operating a tile drainage machine and must have successfully completed the Primary Drainage Course.To upgrade from a Class “B” to a Class “A” Operator's licence, the applicant must have a minimum total of 500 hours experience operating a tile drainage machine and must have successfully completed both the Primary and the Advanced Drainage Courses.