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PCS: Forklift Truck

Forklift Truck Training CourseYou do not need a permit to drive a forklift truck off road. However drivers licence and road insurance legislation applies when driving a forklift on the roads. The job usually involves transporting heavy goods around depots such as factories and warehouses and loading and unloading goods from vehicles. Also goods in the warehouse or yard may need re-arranging. Before lifting a load, the fork truck operator must be competent to make sure the truck is not overloaded and that the load is secure.  View PCS Forklift Truck Subject Details

Forklift Truck SSH10

Scheduled Training Courses

 21/05/2012  21/06/2012  21/08/2012  21/09/2012  21/11/2012  21/12/2012

This Training course can also be run on request as a One to One or a Classroom Booking.

Overview

Course Introduction
In the UK, the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) state that operators of fork lift trucks must be adequately trained in their operation.

Who Should Attend Fork Lift Training Training?
All identified personnel who are required to use or responsible for work carried out involving the use of forklift trucks.

Benefits From Attending The Training

  • Achieve Fork Lift Truck operator standards, and a Nationally accredited license
  • Be aware of the maintenance and pre-operation checks of fork trucks
  • Achieve necessary driver standards in either Counter Balance and/or Reach Trucks
  • Be aware of Fork Truck operator responsibilities
Course Contents
  • Health & Safety at Work Act applicable to Fork Trucks
  • Engineering principles of Fork Trucks
  • Daily checks and record keeping, battery care and maintenance
  • Rating plates and weight assessment
  • The hydraulic system
  • Vehicle loading and unloading
  • Fork truck hazards and operator's safety code
  • Practical driving and manoeuvring
  • Starting and de-starting
  • Written and practical assessment and test
Duration: 5 days (3 days if the delegate has prior experience but no recognised license)

Course Code: SSH10

Related Courses:

The course content varies according to the candidate requirements as follows:

  • 5 Day Basic Operator Counterbalance or Reach (Novice)
  • 3 Day Basic Operator Counterbalance or Reach (Existing experience)
  • 1 Day Refresher Training
  • 1 Day Conversion Counterbalance - Reach
*BESPOKE COURSE | Course Duration, Level & Duration: Depends On Content & Individuals

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