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Description
Entry Requirements
TL Training defines a ‘Novice Operator’ as somebody who has no previous (or very limited) experience of using a counterbalance fork lift truck.
This course is ideal for those operators looking to achieve a nationally recognised operator qualification in the safe and correct use of reach truck forklift up to a 5000 kg lifting capacity.
Course Content
• Introduction to the forklift truck to be used - Daily Maintenance Checks
• Relevant Legislation and Regulations - Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, PUWER 1998, LOLER 1998 and L117 - Rider Operated lift trucks (ACOP & Guidance)
• Pre-use inspection and take over maintenance
• Care of batteries/LPG/Diesel Trucks
• Controls and instruments
• Weight assessment / Stability Factors
• Starting, moving and stopping the truck
• Handling laden and unladen pallets
• Operation of hydraulic controls
• Stacking/de-stacking – free standing and in racking at various heights
• Loading and Unloading Procedures
• Safety code testing
• Practical test of basic operating skills
• Written test of operating knowledge
Prerequisites
Candidates must provide photo ID on the first day of training.