The Aim of the Course is to:
Provide the candidate with the basic knowledge and practical skills involved in operating the
Forklift safely.
The Objectives of the Course are to enable delegates to:
· Be able to operate the machine safely and correctly in accordance with manufacturers' instructions and accepted good practice.
· Carry out a pre-shift inspection.
· Be able to load and unload vehicles and static racking.
· Understand the causes of instability of the truck and loads.
Who Should Attend The Course?
All personnel required to operate a Forklift Truck.
Course Summary
· Current relevant regulations
· Introduction to machine
· Pre - shift inspections
· Controls and instruments
· Components and main types of lift trucks
· Re - fuelling systems
· Coolant, fuel and lubrication systems
· Emergency controls
· Maneuvering over uneven ground
· Operators safety code
· Handling loaded / unloaded pallets and difficult shaped loads
· Loading and Unloading flat bed Lorries and at various heights
Course Duration
This depends on the experience and number of candidates
Testing / Certification
Individual certification is issued upon completion of the course.
Number of delegates: 6 (One Machine)
Venue: On Site - (Client to supply machine and suitable PPE)
This Course is CITB approved for grant aid to CITB registered companies
