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Industrial Counterbalance Forklift Truck Training

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Duration: 3 days (novice), 1 day (refresher)

Minimum Numbers: 1+ (charged at a day rate)

Maximum Numbers: 4

Location: Delivered on-site nationwide

Cost: Day rate - Price on calling

Dates: Call 01623 287830

Accreditation: Workforce Skills Support Certification

  • CITB Short Course Grant Eligible
  • CITB Skills & Training Fund Eligible
  • CITB Employer Networks Eligible

Industrial Counterbalance Forklift Truck Training

Course Information

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This industrial counterbalance forklift training course is designed for people who require training on the safe operational procedures for using industrial counterbalance forklift trucks to manoeuvre loads, including bulk stacking procedures and maintenance and inspection procedures, or who require refresher training on the safe operational practices.

This is a classroom-based and onsite practical operation of the Industrial Counterbalance forklift truck with demonstrations and individual practical exercises and assessments. Relevant types and sizes of forklift trucks used by operatives must be made available for all practical elements of the course.

This course can be adapted to suit the client’s requirements on load types and forklift truck size. Training can be delivered on site using the client’s training room or at a convenient location, and an industrial forklift truck needs to be made available by the client or site.
Equipment Requirements
Couterbalance forklift truck to be supplied by the client.
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Industrial Counterbalance Forklift Truck Training Course Aims

The aim of this Industrial Counterbalance forklift training course is to provide knowledge and understanding of the importance of carrying out relevant inspections and maintenance of plants, identify hazards and risks associated with incorrect use, and ensure they understand their responsibilities under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) and Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations and guidance for relevant plant and equipment’s.
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Learning Outcomes

Here is a brief overview of the content of training.
  • Legal responsibilities and requirements
  • Identification of hazards and causes accidents
  • Interpretation of manufacturers information (Safe operation and loading capabilities)
  • Carry out pre-start and operational testing procedures
  • Importance of operator maintenance/Inspections procedures
  • Practically operate the industrial counterbalance forklift truck safely
  • Carrying out safe operations (loading/unloading procedures)
  • Practical assessment of forklift truck operations
  • Maintain Maintenance Logs
  • Practically operate the industrial counterbalance forklift truck safely

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have questions about this course? Here is a compilation of our most frequently asked questions.

This is a classroom-based and onsite practical operation of the forklift truck with demonstrations and individual practical exercises and assessments. Relevant types and sizes of forklift trucks used by operatives must be made available for all practical elements of the course.

The maximum number of delegates for the Industrial Counterbalance Forklift Truck Training course is 4.

The duration of the Industrial Counterbalance Forklift Truck Training course is 1 to 3 days (depending on skills, knowledge, and experience).

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