Industrial counterbalance forklift truck training

NPORS (National Plant Operators Registration Scheme) accredited counter balance truck training for experienced operators and novices.

Course objective

The trainee on completion will be expected to have attained a high level of operating skill, which will comply with the standard laid down in accordance with the HSE code of practice L117.

Accredited by

NPORS (National Plant Operators Registration Scheme)

Accredited course name

N001 - Industrial counterbalance lift truck

Course content

  • Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
  • Lifting Operations Lifting Equipment Regulations
  • Provision and Use of Working Equipment Regulations
  • Introduction to the forklift truck
  • Battery care
  • Components of the forklift truck
  • Stability factors
  • Steering operations (forward and reverse)
  • Steering operations (confined/open areas)
  • Picking up, putting down, transporting palletised loads
  • Stacking and de-stacking loads at high, eye and low level

Assessment

Theory and practical examination.

Ratio

1 instructor : 1 counter balance truck : 3 candidates

Duration

The duration of the course will vary depending on the experience of the candidates.

  • Novice operators: 5 day course
  • Experienced operators: 1 day course

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