RTITB ACCREDITED TRAINING CENTRE

Fork Lift Driver Training

Introduction:  

This practical course is intended for personnel who are involved in the operation of Fork-Lift Trucks (either Counter-Balance, Reach or Telehandler)

Aim :  

To provide participants with the opportunity to acquire the skills and knowledge needed to safely operate Fork-Lift Trucks in a variety of situations.

Objectives : 

On completion of the course the operative will be able to understand their responsibility under the:

• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
• In company codes of practice.
• Identify, describe and explain the principle components of the Fork-Lift.
• Understand the stability of the machine
• Carry out operational checks as recommended by the Fork-Lift manufacturers.
• Perform daily maintenance checks per manufacturers recommendations.
• Understand the safe loading and the safe capacity of the Fork-Lift.
• Operate with and without Loads.
• Identify fault lifting gears.

Duration:

5/3/1 Days depending on existing levels of skill and knowledge and prior certification.

Certification: RTITB Operators. In House Certificate if required.

Delegates: 3 (Extra Operators can be added if requirements met)

Fork Lift Instructor courses also available.