Industrial counterbalanced lift truck (Experienced)

Provided By:
Argyll Training

Course description:
The course aims to provide candidate with the basic knowledge and practical skills involved in operating the Industrial Counterbalance Forklift.

The objectives of the course are to enable delegates to:

- Be able to operate the machine safely and correctly in accordance with manufacturers' instructions and accepted good practice.
- Carry out a pre-shift inspection.
- Be able to load and unload vehicles and static racking.
- Understand the causes of instability of the truck and loads.
- Have an understanding of responsibilities under Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

Candidates will participate in theory lessons and practical demonstrations / exercise, all of which is highlighted by the use of OHP & Videos covering:

- Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998.
- Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998.
- Health and Safety at Work 1974.
- Other current relevant regulations.
- Introduction to machine.
- Pre-shift inspections.
- Controls and instruments.
- Components and main types of lift trucks
- Re-fuelling systems
- Coolant, fuel and lubrication
- Emergency controls
- Driving on / off ramps
- Operators safety code
- Handling loaded / unloaded pallets and difficult shaped loads

Qualifications:
Other Award Body : Lantra Awards.

Entry requirements:
There are no formal entry requirements

Provider address:
215 Argyll Street
DUNOON
Argyll
PA23 7QT

Tel: 01369 704 586

Web: www.argyll-training.co.uk

Provider notes:
Argyll Training is a company limited by guarantee with charitable status formed in 1991. The company offers training for individuals, groups or companies, as well as bespoke training tailored to suit your needs. Argyll Training operates throughout Argyll with training centres in the towns of Dunoon, Oban, Campbeltown, Lochgilphead and Rothesay. Recent expansion has seen the opening of training centres in Greenock, Paisley and Glasgow city centre. The organisation has a team of occupationally competent staff delivering training in nationally recognised qualifications in a wide variety of skill areas, all to industry standard.