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Counterbalance Fork Lift Truck Operator

Overview

This course is designed to provide candidates with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to safely operate Counterbalanced Fork Lift Trucks in a variety of working environments.

Certification Routes

NPORS Traditional Route:

  • Valid for 3 years
  • No NVQ or CITB Health, Safety & Environment (HS&E) test required

NPORS-CSCS Certification Route:

  • Red card (valid for 2 years) issued upon completion
  • To upgrade to a blue card (valid for 5 years), you must complete a relevant NVQ
  • Already got the NVQ? You’ll get the blue card straight away

Note: Speak to us to arrange the CITB Health and Safety awareness course and HS&E (CSCS) touch screen test if required.

Duration

5 days.

Max Number

3 Candidates per course

Accreditation Options

  • logo_npors
  • SL logo (002)

Suitable For

Anyone wishing to gain certification to operate Counterbalance Fork Lift Trucks with no previous experience or knowledge.

Aims

  • To provide candidates with knowledge and understanding of the following:
    • Industry overview, potential hazards, and operator responsibilities
    • Understanding and interpreting the manufacturer’s handbook specific to the forklift model
    • Identifying major machine components and their functions
    • Location and function of steering, driving, and braking controls
    • Pre-operational checks in line with manufacturer and legal requirements
    • Safe mounting and dismounting procedures
    • Starting, stopping, and safely manoeuvring the machine in both laden and unladen conditions
    • Conducting safety checks on the worksite
    • Preparing the forklift for lifting and load handling tasks
    • Carrying out accurate and safe lifting and load transfer operations
    • Loading and unloading external transport safely
    • Fitting, adjusting, and removing forklift attachments as required
    • Loading/unloading procedures for transporting the forklift
    • End of shift shutdown procedures

Prerequisites

  • • Candidates should be physically fit, with the learning ability to become competent operators
    • Candidates must demonstrate reliability and responsibility in the workplace
    • Candidates must be over the minimum age of 16, except in ports, where they must be at least 18 years old

Teaching Methods

    • Theoretical training with written test
    • Practical training and skills assessment

Outcome

On successful completion, candidates will receive an NPORS certification or an in-house certification from Simply Learning.

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