Open Course – Accredited D1 Reach Truck Novice Operator Training

£550+ VAT per person

5-Day(s)
£550.00 excl. VAT

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.