Course Aims:
To provide thorough theory and practical training in operating the Counterbalance Lift Trucks, to enable you to pass the theory and practical assessments.
Training is available to both novices and experienced operators.
Duration of course:
Novice: 2-5 Days
Intermediate: 2 Days
Experienced: 1 Day refresher
Candidate numbers:
3
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Who should attend?
Anyone who operates any plant machinery.
On completion of course:
5 year LANTRA card and certificate
Minimum age:
16
Venue:
We have a sight situated in the Ribble Valley ideally suited for carrying out this course.
Equipment is provided
Welfare facilities available
Indoor space for completing theory aspects of the course is available
Risk assessments are completed
PPE:
Please provide-
Safety footwear appropriate to the weather and activities
Overalls and wet weather clothing
Safety helmet and safety gloves
High visibility clothing
Assessment:
Theory assessment
Practical assessment
Price:
Available upon request
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Cancelation charges:
Over 4 weeks cancellation notice – full refund
2 – 4 weeks cancellation notice – 50% refund
Less than 14 days cancellation notice – No refund
What you will learn during the course
Prepare the various lift trucks for driving or manoeuvring by:
Having site safety awareness
Identifying basic construction and components, and the purpose and use of all controls and gauges
Identifying and complying with the manufacturer’s operator’s manual (MOM) and other information sources, such as rating plates and applicable regulations
Carrying out all pre-use and running checks
Configuring the lift truck for travel
Placing the lift truck in an out-of-service condition.
Operate, move or manoeuvre the lift trucks:
Both with and without a load
In confined areas using forward and reverse direction, with and without a load.
Select, transfer and position loads using a lift truck by:
Setting up the lift truck in order to lift various loads
Lifting various loads within the full working range of the lift truck
Ensuring load integrity and security
Transporting loads
Placing and retrieving loads accurately at various places
Placing and retrieving loads from a vehicle bed or trailer
Keeping within safe working parameters
Operating with bulk loads
Explaining the loading and unloading procedure, on and off a transporter.
Load and unload a container, vehicle, vessel or craft using a reach lift truck
Place and retrieve loads from a vehicle bed or trailer
Undertake post-operational checks on a lift truck.
