Course Overview
This accredited course provides operators with the essential skills to safely and efficiently operate a counterbalance lift truck (commonly known as a forklift). Training includes both theory and practical elements, with assessments to ensure competence. This course is ideal for novice, experienced, and returning operators looking to operate a counterbalance lift truck.
Delegates must provide a Photo ID.
Required Equipment
- High Visibility Clothing
- Safety Boots
- Hard Hat
Successful delegates gain increased employment opportunities, and can progress onto other RTITB equipment courses.
- Introduction & Safety Awareness
- Basic functions of the machine
- Load assessment / transporting
- Causes of accidents and accident prevention
- Steering, Lifting & Lowering & Correct Approach
- Stacking & De-stacking
- Capacity plate; S.W.L. (Load Centres)
- Observation / personal safety
- Use of controls
- Moving off, stopping & safe parking
- Hydraulic control & systems
- Maintenance
- Negotiating ramps
- Lorry loading & unloading
- Fuelling procedures; Gas, Diesel, Petrol or Battery
- P.P.E
- Driving Skills / Operational Skills
- Regulations / Code of practice
- Theory & Practical assessment
This qualification is assessed via an exam.
Funding is available subject to eligibility criteria. Contact us to find out more.
