WHAT QUALIFICATION PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE?:

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• Successful Course participant will receive an  RTITB Certificate and Powers Safety Training Certificate valid for 3 years. Participants will be able to demonstrate safe forklift operating skills and avoid danger to people and property.

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COURSE TIMES & LOCATIONS:

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• Instructors will complete training on-site. Course duration 4 – 5 hours and may vary and can be discussed at the time of booking.

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WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE:

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• Anyone who operates a forklift 

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WHY SHOULD STAFF TAKE THIS COURSE:

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• To comply with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work

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COURSE AIMS:

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• To reduce forklift accidents. Safe forklift operating skills and avoid danger to people and property. 

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FORKLIFT COURSE CONTENT:

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• Legislation

• The operators’ safety code.

• General safety rules.

• Daily inspection procedures.

• Lift truck controls and instruments.

• Starting/ moving/ stopping and steering the truck.

• Operation of hydraulic controls.

• Vehicle loading and unloading.

• Stacking and de-stacking.

• On/ off-ramp driving.

• Lift truck stability.

• Loading and stacking procedures.

• De-stacking and unloading.

• Maintenance

• Charging and changing batteries.

• Fuelling procedures.

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COURSE OUTCOME:

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•    Participants will be able to demonstrate safe forklift operating skills and avoid danger to people and property.

•    Successful Course participant will receive an  RTITB Certificate and Powers Safety Training Certificate valid for 3 years.

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COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

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• All of our courses are delivered using the English language so delegates must also have a good command of English both written and spoken so the course can be fully understood.

• At least 16 years of age

• Medically fit to operate machinery

• PPE Gear, i.e., Helmet, Safety Boots, Hi-Visibility Vest