South West Fork Truck Training
Why Train?
Upon Successful completion of a course you will receive an AITT Accredited Qualification and Certificate.
What can a professionally trained operator offer your business?
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Compliance with the law
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Safer working environment
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Reduced damage to stock and equipment
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Staff feel motivated and valued
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Improved productivity
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Increased Profits
A well trained operator could save you a lot in the long run.
Types of Truck
We can train at your site at times to suit your shift patterns 7 days a week if required.
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Counterbalance
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Reach Truck
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Rough Terrain Telescopic handler
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Pivot Steer
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Lorry Mounted Crane
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Pedestrian Stacker
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Manual Handling
Training provided to suit all levels of experience and applications.
Courses from 1 - 5 days depending on experience and the number of learners on the course.
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Beginners
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Experienced Operators
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Conversion
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Refresher Training
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Operator Assessment
Course Content:
Lessons that can be covered on a basic course for a beginner.
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Heath & Safety Law (HASWA) Responsibilities of employer and employee.
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Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER).
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Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER).
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Types of lift trucks and their component parts.
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Principals of counterbalance.
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Rated capacity plates, de-rating of the lift truck including the use of attachments.
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Lift truck stability and instability.
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Operator safety code (the highway code for forklifts).
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Pre-shift inspection of the lift truck recording and reporting of defects.
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Re-fuelling, battery charging and battery maintenance.
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Basic driving and steering open area.
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Driving and reversing through a chicane.
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Left and right 90° turns open and confined space.
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Introduction to the hydraulics.
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Load assessment and load handling.
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Stacking techniques low, medium and high levels.
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Loading/unloading of Vehicles.
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Pallet racking & Bulk stacking.
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Safety Films.
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Course tests, Theory Paper - Pre-check and Practical Test.
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Course conclusion and feedback.
