Forklift Training

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Counterbalance Fork Lift Truck

The Counterbalance Fork Lift Truck Training Course (diesel, gas or electric) ensures the course candidate establishes a good level of theory knowledge and practical skills. The course covers safe use of fork trucks and the dangers if used incorrectly as well as high to low racking and stacking work duties.

Syllabus

The basic course syllabus includes… Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and ACOPS Operatives Responsibilities and PPE Area Hazards and Risk Assessment Principles of Stability Rated Capacity and Safe Working Loads Pre-start Checks and Controls Manoeuvring – Stop and Start – Steering Lifting & Lowering – Stacking and De-stacking Attachments and their purpose High-eye and Low-level Stacking – Work Procedures Pre Use Check Assessment Practical Assessment Theory Test Course closing summary

Duration

As with all our courses, we will adapt the course to suit the experience and number of candidates on the course, which may affect the duration. Refresher Course: 1 day Semi Experienced Course: 3 days Novice Operative Course: 5 days

Instructor Machinery Ratio

This course has an instructor – trainee – machinery ratio of… 3 x Trainees 1 x Instructor 1 x Counterbalance Fork Lift Truck

Reach Truck (Diesel, Electric or Gas)

The Reach Truck Course ensures the course candidate establishes a good level of theory knowledge and practical skills.

The course covers safe use of fork trucks and the dangers if used incorrectly as well as high to low racking and stacking work duties.

Syllabus

The basic course syllabus includes…

Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 & ACOPS
Operatives Responsibilities & PPE
Area Hazards and Risk Assessment
Principles of Stability
Rated Capacity and Safe Working Loads
Pre-start Checks and Controls
Manoeuvring – Stop & Start – Steering
Lifting & Lowering – Stacking & De-stacking
Attachments and their purpose
High-eye & Low-level Stacking – Work Procedures
Pre Use Check Assessment
Practical Assessment
Theory Test
Course closing summary

Duration

As with all our courses, we will adapt the Reach Truck Course to suit the experience and number of candidates on the course, which may affect the duration.

Refresher Course: 1 day
Semi Experienced Course: 3 days
Novice Operative Course: 5 days

Instructor Machinery Ratio

This course has an instructor – trainee – machinery ratio of…

3 x Trainees
1 x Instructor
1 x Reach Truck

Side Loading Fork Lift Truck

The Side Loading Fork Lift Truck Training Course will provide the trainee with good theory knowledge and practical skills in lifting, stacking and loading techniques within the work place.

The operative will understand the safety principles of stability and apply this knowledge to movement of oversized loads.

Syllabus

The basic course syllabus includes…

Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 & ACOPS
Site Safety – Area Hazards – PPE – Observation
Operatives Responsibility – Stability & Safe Working Loads – Rated Capacity
Pre-Start Checks – Manoeuvring – Stop / Start – Use of Controls
Lifting Techniques – High-Eye – Low-level – Stacking & De-stacking
Vehicle Loading – Practical Site Uses
Pre-Start Check Test
Practical Test
Theory Test
Course closing summary

Duration

As with all our courses, we will adapt the course to suit the experience and number of candidates on the course, which may affect the duration.

Refresher Course: 1 day
Semi Experienced Course: 3 days
Novice Operative Course: 4 days

Instructor Machinery Ratio

This course has an instructor – trainee – machinery ratio of…

3 x Trainees
1 x Instructor
1 x Side Loading Fork Lift Truck

Rough Terrain Masted Fork Lift Truck

The Rough Terrain Masted Fork Lift Truck Training Course will provide the Trainee with good theory knowledge and practical skills in the safe operation of the truck.

The operative will have understanding of safety and stability and be aware of other plant and practices on site.

Syllabus

The basic course syllabus includes…

Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 & ACOPS
Site Safety – Area Hazards – PPE
Pre-Start Checks – Manoeuvring – Stop / Start
Stability – Safe Working Loads – Rated Capacity
Observation – Use of Controls – Lifting Techniques
High-Eye – Low-Level – Stacking & De-Stacking – Loading Vehicles
Practical Site Uses
Pre-Start Check Test
Practical Test
Theory Test
Course closing summary

Duration

As with all our courses, we will adapt the course to suit the experience and number of candidates on the course, which may affect the duration.

Refresher Course: 1 day
Semi Experienced Course: 3 days
Novice Operative Course: 4 days

Instructor Machinery Ratio

This course has an instructor – trainee – machinery ratio of…

3 x Trainees
1 x Instructor
1 x Rough Terrain Masted Fork Lift Truck

Electric Pallet Truck

The Electric Pallet Truck Course, covering Manual or Ride-on will provide the Operative with safety knowledge of pallet truck load types, stability and hazards of the working area.

The course also teaches the correct methods of load transportation and operational techniques in accordance with the working environment.

Syllabus

The basic course syllabus includes…

Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 & ACOPS
Safety Awareness – Area Hazards – PPE & Observation
Operatives Responsibility – Stability of Truck & Load
Safe Working Loads – Rated Capacity
Pre Start Checks – Charging Procedures – Manoeuvering
Stop – Start – Use of Controls – Blind Spots & Hazards
Lifting – Lowering – Stacking – De-Stacking
Practical Site Uses
Pre Use Check Test
Practical Test
Theory Test
Course closing summary

Duration

As with all our courses, we will adapt the course to suit the experience and number of candidates on the course, which may affect the duration.

Novice or Refresher: 1 day

Instructor Machinery Ratio

This course has an instructor – trainee – machinery ratio of…

3 x Trainees
1 x Instructor
1 x Electric Pallet Truck, Manual or Ride-on