Overview

This course is aimed at candidates that require the knowledge and practical skills to operate a industrial counterbalance lift truck.

Course Content

Candidates will be able to:

  • Understand the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as a plant operator
  • Understand the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular machine to be used
  • Locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions
  • Locate and identify steering, driving and braking controls and explain their functions
  • Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturer’s and legislative requirements
  • Safely mount and dismount the machine
  • Start and stop the engine and safely move the machine off and stop it safely
  • Configure the machine for travel and manoeuvre it safely laden and unladen, in open and confined areas
  • Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area
  • Manoeuvre the machine to the work area and correctly configure in readiness to carry out lifting and load handling tasks
  • Carry out lifting and load handling tasks
  • Lift and transfer loads accurately and safely at different locations
  • Load and unload external transport safely
  • Fit, adjust and or remove attachments
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of loading and unloading procedures for machine transportation
  • Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures

Entry Requirements

NPORS CSCS – Candidates must have achieved the relevant CITB Health, Safety & Environment (HS&E) touch-screen-test within 2 years.

Good understanding of spoken and written English.

Duration

Novice course- 5 days depending on experience

Experienced worker tests- 1 day theory and practical assessment

Location

Customer Site (Training & Testing) – Site must adhere to NPORS specifications

Next Steps

NPORS Traditional Card – There are no requirements to complete an NVQ, a five year card is issued and after five years reassessment is required.

To upgrade your card to Blue, you will need to complete the Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Plant Operations – Fork Lift Trucks and an Operatives Health, Safety and Environment Test completed within the last 2 years.

Please contact the team for further details.

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Lambert Construction

Thank you for providing the testing the lads have all fed back to me on how good the training and testing was what I observed was very thorough. We will be in touch with future training going forward.

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Neil and the team helped massively when training up our guys for an NPORS piling rig certification

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One of the most informative and helpful courses I have ever been on. The course gave me a better understanding of the role of an appointed person.

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