Skills Verification
Prove your farm worker skills. Showcase your farm job experience. Stand out to U.S. Ag Employers and H-2A Recruiters.
Want to be a Farmworker in the USA?
Whether you’re struggling to get hired on an American farm on an H-2A visa or you’re just starting out and looking for that extra edge in your job search, skills verification is your golden ticket.
Verifying provides clear proof of your listed skillset to show U.S. farm employers why you should be a top candidate.
Our facility tests and verifies your:
Agricultural truck driving ability
Equipment operation skills and experience
Mechanical understanding and aptitude
Safety and responsibility on the job
General agricultural skills, knowledge, and best practices
Training = Verification
Every candidate leaves with verified proof of competence, including complimentary drone footage of all practical techniques, providing H-2A job seekers with confidence and H-2A employers with transparency. All candidates who successfully pass the training course automatically receive verification and job reference services.
How Does 1-Day Skills Verification Work?
Cost: R2,000
(includes ongoing job reference upon successfully verifying skills)
Verification tests your ability to perform high-level, skilled farming and agricultural tasks common on American farms and in U.S. agribusiness of all types. If you successfully pass all of the tests, your skills are verified and your profile will reflect that status in the USA Farm Labor database.
All skills verification takes place using our 18-Speed, Left-Hand Drive Peterbilt Semi-Truck—the same type of truck commonly found on American farms and used in American agribusinesses. Verifying your ability prior to your job search sets you apart from the competition.
U.S. H-2A employers want to know for certain that you can perform on the job for them. As a result, H-2A agencies that work with American ag employers, such as our exclusive partner, USA Farm Labor, are responding to the demands of their farmers with verified job candidates.
Who is Verification for?
The 1-Day Verification Course is perfect for:
Experienced drivers, equipment operators, and agricultural workers who want to validate their skills and boost their chances of securing H-2A employment in America
Candidates who have already been trained and want proof of their U.S. farming abilities
Anyone who wants to develop a trusted reference for their H-2A job search
Benefits of Verifying Your Farmworker Skills
Trusted by U.S. Agriculture, Farmers, and other H-2A employers who rely on verified candidates to fill critical seasonal positions
Demonstrates your practical knowledge and hands-on experience in both agriculture and transportation, setting you up for success in overseas jobs
Showcases your practical technique behind the wheel, maintenance ability, and pre- and post-trip knowledge
Boosts your profile in the USA Farm Labor database to stand out from other candidates, plus we’ll provide a reference for all potential employers
“I would highly recommend this for anyone else if you want to improve your skills and open a gateway to America.”
Ethan, Truck Labor Graduate
What Skills does Verification Test You On?
Our Gold-Standard Verification Services test you on a wide range of theoretical and practical techniques most commonly needed by American Ag and H-2A employers. Our close partnership with USA Farm Labor gives us unique insights into what American Ag employers are looking for from their H-2A workers. We’ve met and talked with American Farmers in person, and continuously collaborate with our American partners to create a comprehensive, cutting-edge farm skills verification method designed specifically to help you stand out.
Here’s what you can expect from our Gold Standard Verification Services to ensure you’re prepared to take your career to the next level:
Theoretical Tests
General “Learners Test" to Ensure ELDT Preparedness
Combination Vehicle Test
Airbrake Test
Terminology / Translation Test
English Proficiency, U.S. Roadways, and U.S. Road Signs
Pre-Trip/Post-Trip Inspections
Covers both Truck and Trailer Combination
Covers Theory and Mechanics of Truck and Trailer Combination
Practical “Show and Tell” Style Testing and Walkthrough
Road Test
Shifting Up and Down Using the Manual Fuller Gearbox
Practical “Around Town” Driving and Traffic Management Skills
Managing American Roadways Including Railroad Crossings
Farm Terrain Driving Skills (dirt, gravel, etc.)
Coupling and Decoupling the Truck and Trailer
Driving, Cornering, Approaching, and Braking with a Weighted Load
Understanding of American Road Signs and Roadways
Truck and Trailer Docking
Straight Backing to Dock
Parallel Parking (left and right sides)
90˚Docking (left and right sides)
Offset Docking (left and right sides)
Weigh Bridge (also known as “Weigh Station”) Entry and Exit Technique
Tenstar Simulator Testing
Tractor
Truck
Harvester/Combine
Forklift
Telehandler
Maintenance and Service
Identifying Service Components
Identifying Components that Need Lubrication
Tire Inspections and Maintenance (includes tire removal, repair, and refitting)
Adjusting Trailer Brakes and Service
Working Under a Truck with a Connected Trailer
Showcase Your Farming Skills to H-2A Recruiters and U.S. Farm Employers
Upon completion, you’ll receive a Verification Certificate and a verified profile badge on the USA Farm Labor H2A candidate database, making your profile and credentials visible to H-2A employers across the United States. With verification, your hard work, skills, and experience don’t go unnoticed. You’ll rise to the top of the candidate list. You’ll also have a great reference in your back pocket for all future H-2A or other visa-style employment in the USA or abroad.