Rough Terrain Lift Trucks and Telescopic Handlers

Course RTW106

Introduction

This course is designed for participants to understand the engineering principles and safe operational practice of rough terrain lift trucks and telescopic handlers.

Aims

To enable the participants to acquire the skills and knowledge required to operate lift trucks safely and efficiently and to take both theoretical and practical tests. The practical test will be either 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 and a Safety Awareness Certificate will be required.

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.
• Refuelling Procedures.
• 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.

Duration
3-5 day course for novice trainee’s.
2-3 day course for existing operators.
1 day refresher training course for 3 certificated operators
(Please note: Proof of experience or training must be provided)
2 day conversion training course for 3 certificated operators who require to operator both lift trucks

The course duration for novice and existing operators will depend on the operators attending a course.

An operator must attend a one day Site Safety Awareness Course if the they are employed to work on a Construction Site.

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