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Fork Lift Truck Operations
On completion of training, you will be able to operate the truck model used during training safely and correctly with the manufacturers handbook and accepted good practice. You will clearly understand the causes of instability of truck and loads, to be able to carry out a routine inspection of the truck.
- Practical Training
- Introduction to the lift truck to be used
- Controls and instruments
- Starting moving and stopping the truck
- Steering the truck
- Operation of the hydraulic controls
- Daily/pre-shift inspection and takeover
maintenance
- Weight assessment
- Handling loaded and unloaded pallets
- Driving on/off ramps and inclines
- Road vehicles
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- Theory input
- Operators safety code
- Lift truck stability
- Testing
- Practical test of basic operating skills
- Written test of operating knowledge
- Practical test of operating knowledge
- Practical test to carry out a routine pre-shift inspection
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You will gain experience and be given the opportunity of achieving an examination certificate at operator level, which recognises your ability to safely operate the equipment. All training and final examinations will be under the guidance of the College's fully qualified Trainer/Examiner.
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This course can also be taken in conjuction with
Distribution, Warehousing and Storage
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Length
Up to 4 weeks
Qualifications
- R.T.I.T.B. Fork Lift Truck Operators Certificate in both
Counterbalance and Reach, both nationally recognised
Opportunities
On successful completion of this course, you will have the necessary skills to apply for vacancies as a Fork Lift Truck Operator.
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Durham DH1 5RX