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you need your Counterbalanced Forklift Truck certificates?
We run courses
for operators on an as requested basis on all types of
forklift. Please phone 01728 660264 or e-mail for details.
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Businesses use a large range of
different forklifts. Legislation recognises that they are
potentially very dangerous. They are categorised and each
category has its own training and certification.
We offer training courses for all. Listed below are some
of the more commonly run courses. If you don't see what
you need, or if you require more information either ring Charles
Parker on 01728 660264 or complete our enquiry
form and we will
contact you.
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| What will the
operator be doing? |
Course required
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| Driving a forklift for the first time |
Industrial Forklift (Beginners) |
| Have some experience of driving forklift
but not a certificate |
Industrial Forklift (Experienced) |
| An experienced driver
using a telescopic lift truck for the first time |
Rough Terrain Telescopic Lift
Trucks |
| Experienced and
certificated operators in need of updating |
Lift Truck Refresher Training |
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Industrial
Forklift (Beginners)
The course is
suitable for:- this course is designed for those
with limited or no driving experience (including tractors)
who will be required to operate an industrial masted lift
truck for the first time and to handle pallets, boxes,
stillages etc.
Duration: Four days
Maximum trainees:
3
Course
Objectives: At
the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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Industrial
Forklift (Experienced)
The course is
suitable for:- This course is designed for those
who are experienced operators of industrial masted lift
trucks and require training for an assessment and
Certificate of Basic Training.
Duration:
2 days
Maximum trainees:
3
Course
Objectives: At
the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- State the reasons
for operator training and understand the causes
of lift truck instability and accidents
- State the
responsibilities of operators to themselves and
others including their legal duties
- Identify all the
controls and state their functions; state the
ratings of the truck and define de-rating
- State how load
centres are calculated for the truck; carry out
the daily or take-over checks, complying with
legal duties, before operating and state the
parts of a lift truck requiring particular
attention
- Safely start up and
manoeuvre the truck in open and confined confined
spaces; correctly pick up and put down empty and
loaded pallets or unit loads at different
heights; understand and carry out "undercutting"
correctly and both load and unload lorries or
trailers
- Safely park and
stop truck at end of operating
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Rough
Terrain Telescopic Lift Trucks
The course is
suitable for:- This course is designed for
skilled and experienced tractor drivers, who will be
required to operate a rough terrain telescopic lift truck
for the first time. The course is also suitable for rough
terrain telescopic lift truck operators with limited
experience and who have had no formal training or
certification.
Duration:
3 days
Maximum trainees:
3
Course
Objectives: At
the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- State the reasons
for operator training and understand the causes
of lift truck instability and accidents
- State the
responsibilities of operators to themselves and
others including their legal duties
- Identify all the
controls and state their functions; state the
ratings of the truck and define de-rating
- State how load
centres are calculated for the truck; carry out
the daily or take-over checks, complying with
legal duties, before operating and state the
parts of a lift truck requiring particular
attention
- Safely start up and
manoeuvre the truck in open and confined spaces;
correctly pick up and put down empty and loaded
pallets or unit loads at different heights;
understand and carry out "undercutting"
correctly and both load and unload lorries or
trailers; prepare the truck for road use and
safely drive on a public highway with and without
a load and/or trailer. Safely park and stop truck
at end of operating
- Select traction
aids and operate correctly over wet and/or rough
ground with loaded pallets/attachments
- Prepare the truck
for safe use on the public highway and be aware
of the associated hazards
- Select, fit and
detach attachments for bulk materials and operate
to load and unload the bulk material safely
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Lift
Truck Refresher Training
The course is
suitable for:- This course is designed for those
who already hold a Certificate of Basic Training, or have
employers authorisation, but need refresher training or
familiarisation.
Duration:
1 day
Maximum trainees:
6
Course
Objectives: At
the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- State the causes of
lift truck accidents and state the
responsibilities to themselves and others
including their Duties under sections 7 and 8 of
the Health and Safety at Work Act
- State the causes of
instability and be able to demonstrate an
understanding of a truck's rated capacity
- Show an
understanding and familiarity with the controls
and instruments and in accordance with acceptable
operating procedures demonstrate safe practice
- Carry out the daily
or take over maintenance recommended for the
truck and maintain a record of faults
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would like to discuss your specific requirements in more
detail either ring Charles Parker on 01728 660264 or complete our enquiry
form and we will
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