Pedestrian Electrically Propelled Pallet Trucks and Stackers

Course RTW107

Introduction

This course is designed for participants to understand the engineering principles and safe operational practice of Pedestrian Electrically Propelled Pallet Trucks and Stackers

Aims

To enable the participants to acquire the skills and knowledge required to operate the trucks safely and efficiently and to take both theoretical and practical tests. The practical test will based on the NPORS test or an appropriate test devised to incorporate the operational use of the lift truck within the trainees working environment. The practical test will be decided prior to the commencement of the course depending on a site survey or information given by the company requiring training.

Course Content

• Introduction to course.
• Introduction to the fork truck, controls and instruments.
• Starting, moving, steering and stopping the fork truck.
• Steering.
• Hydraulic System.
• Pre-shift Inspection.
• Battery Care.
• Weight Assessment.
• Handling unladen and laden pallets.
• Driving on / off Ramps.
• Vehicle Loading and Unloading.
• Fork Truck Stability.
• Operators Safety Code.
• Testing.
• Course Closure.

Where subjects can not be covered practicably then they will be either simulated or covered orally followed by an appropriate theoretical test.

Course Duration:
1 day course for 4 trainee’s on a pedestrian pallet truck.
2 day course for 4 novice trainee’s pedestrian pallet stacker.
1 day course for 4 experienced operators pedestrian pallet stacker.

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