Beginner Forklift Course 2020-03-20

Beginner Forklift Course

Outline of the beginner forklift course

Course Aim

The aim of the course is to give participants the basic skills and knowledge to operate forklift trucks safely and efficiently and successfully complete the theory and practical evaluations associated with the course. This course is for people without experience of forklift operation, who wish to gain certification in forklift operation.

Course Objectives

On completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Operate a forklift safely, reducing the risk of injury to operators and pedestrians and increase the efficiency of forklift truck operators

Understand safe operating techniques

Know how to refuel/recharge forklifts safely

Correctly position forklift in relation to task requirements

Stack and destack safely and accurately

Attain the required standard to successfully complete the theory & practical evaluations

Course Content

Legislation

Daily inspection procedures

Stability

General safety rules

Loading and stacking procedures

De-stacking and unloading

Maintenance

Charging & changing batteries

Fuelling procedures

Methodology

Presentation on multimedia, supplemented by discussions, case studies and practical exercises.  Course material handouts, training records and evaluation forms.

Evaluation

Participants will be required to undertake a written assessment and practical skills test to the accredited RTITB standard.

Certification

A certificate of basic operating skills which is valid for three years will be issued to all successful participants.

Attendees

Max 3 people 

Duration

3 to 5 days depending on requirements and no. of hours worked