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NPORS Industrial Counterbalance Forklift Truck Training (N001)

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NPORS N001
Industrial Counterbalance Forklift Truck Training

Course Information

The NPORS N001 course is designed to provide comprehensive training for individuals who will be operating industrial counterbalance forklift trucks. The course covers both theoretical and practical aspects of forklift operation, ensuring participants are competent and safe operators.

Who should attend ?

This course is ideal for new operators, existing operators who need certification, and those looking to refresh their skills. It’s suitable for anyone who will be using an industrial counterbalance forklift truck in their work environment.
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NPORS N001 Industrial Counterbalance Forklift Truck Training Course Aims

The NPORS N001 Industrial Counterbalance Forklift Truck training course is aimed at people who require an NPORS card for operating an industrial counterbalance forklift truck.
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Learning Outcomes

Here is a brief overview of the content of training.
  • Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as a plant operator
  • Have a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular machine to be used
  • Be able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions
  • Be able to locate and identify steering, driving and braking controls and explain their functions
  • Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with the manufacturer’s and legislative requirements
  • Safely mount and dismount the machine
  • Start and stop the engine and safely move the machine off and stop it safely
  • Configure the machine for travel and manoeuvre it safely laden and unladen, in open and confined areas
  • Conduct all the necessary safety checks at the work area
  • Manoeuvre the machine to the work area and correctly configure in readiness to carry out lifting and load handling tasks
  • Load and unload external transport safely
  • Fit, adjust and / or remove attachments
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of loading and unloading procedures for machine transportation
  • Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures

CITB Grants

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Workforce Skills Support has CITB-approved status, delivering CITB-assured courses as listed in the Construction Training Directory. We are recognised by CITB as well as the British Construction Industry as a training provider who can deliver good-quality training that meets industry-approved standards. We are part of the CITB’s automated grant payments system, making it easier for employers to book courses with us for their workers and be reimbursed for it.

Please note: There is a cap on how many times an employer can claim a short-duration course achievement grant. Check the CITB website for information on the number of claims allowed based on your last levy return.

If a candidate has been granted a grant for a particular course in their lifetime, they will not be eligible for grant again for the same course unless it has specific refresher standards published on the short-duration course register.

If refresher course standards do exist for a particular course, then only one refresher course is eligible in a lifetime for each candidate.

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Frequently Asked Questions
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This highly interactive practical and classroom-based training course concludes with practical assessment and theory tests, demonstrating the candidate’s full understanding of the training.
Novice Operator: 1–5 Days, maximum of 3 candidates

Experienced Operator: 1 Day test only, maximum of 4 candidates

Location: Nationwide Delivery on-site
There are no strict prerequisites, but it is beneficial if participants have a basic understanding of industrial operations and health and safety practices.

For entrants that wish to apply for the NPORS Traditional Card, there is no requirement to have an NVQ qualification. If the ‘HS&E TESTED Logo’ is required on the card, entrants must ensure they have attended and passed the CITB Operatives Health, Safety and Environment Test within the two years prior to application for the card and will have to achieve, within 2 years, the relevant NVQ.

For more information on required NVQ, please contact us or call us on 01623 287830

You can find your local NPORS test centre for training by following this link:

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