Course description
Counterbalance Novice Course (In-House)
We are proud to offer our In-House Counterbalance Novice Course, a comprehensive training program designed for individuals who are new to operating counterbalance forklifts. This course is conducted directly at your facility, ensuring a seamless learning experience that integrates directly with your daily operations.
Our expert trainers bring a wealth of knowledge and practical skills to the table, guiding participants through a robust curriculum that covers everything from the basics of forklift operation to advanced safety protocols.
Participants will engage in a blend of theoretical learning and hands-on practice, ensuring they leave the course with the confidence and competence needed to operate counterbalance forklifts safely and efficiently.
At the end of the course, successful delegates should be able to operate the machine both safely and efficiently.
In-House Training
In-house training is a comprehensive approach where employees are trained on equipment directly within the company premises, ensuring they are familiar with the specific equipment and environment they will be working in. This training typically covers a wide range of topics, including safety procedures, equipment operation, load handling, and maintenance checks. The process usually begins with classroom instruction, where trainees learn about mechanics, safety regulations, and best practices.
Following the theoretical component, trainees move on to hands-on training under the supervision of experienced operators or trainers. During this practical phase, trainees have the opportunity to operate the forklift in a controlled setting, allowing them to apply their knowledge and develop their skills in a real-world context. Assessments are conducted throughout the training to ensure that participants have understood the material and can operate the equipment safely and efficiently.
By conducting training in-house, companies can tailor the program to their specific needs and work environment, promoting a safer and more efficient workplace.
Upcoming start dates
Outcome / Qualification etc.
On completion of this forklift training, drivers are fully certified to operate this category of truck. The qualification is nationally recognised and accepted throughout the industry.
- Road Transport Industry Training Board (RTITB)
- The accrediting Bodies Association for Workplace Transport (ABA)
- British register of Industrial truck trainers and operators (BRITTOp)
- Member of British Safety Council
Training Course Content
- Introduction & Aims
- Current Legislation, including:
- Health & Safety at Work Act Etc 1974;
- LOLER 1998
- PUWER 1998
- Responsibility of the operator
- Operational Safety Code – “Safety in Working With Lift Trucks”
- Basic Hydraulic & Electrical systems
- Refuelling / Recharging
- Daily Safety Checks & Maintenance
- Site Safety
- Stability
- Centre of Gravity of the load & Centre of Gravity of the truck
- Capacity plates (reading & understanding.)
- Specific hazards & controls.
- Short DVD
- Knowledge Examination
Practical
- Controls and Instruments
- Pre-Use Inspection
- Simple Manoeuvring
- Advanced Manoeuvring
- Stacking & De-stacking (Free & Racking)
- Hydraulic System
- Weight Assessment
- Handling laden & unladen pallets
- Battery care and maintenance
- Risk Assessment
- Vehicle Loading and unloading
- Practical Examinations
Course delivery details
Our counterbalance forklift courses are carried out on our customer’s premises. This gives delegates the advantage of being trained and tested on a forklift that is already known to them, in their specific working environment.
On completing this counterbalance course, delegates will know how to use these machines safely and efficiently.
Here at PD Training, we offer bespoke lift truck training programmes to meet your specific business requirements. We will always work around your needs and environment, to cause minimal disruption.
How It Works
To undertake the training, we will need the use of your counterbalance forklift truck. We will also need an undisturbed area with enough space to carry out manoeuvres and testing.
It is also recommended that we use pallets and loads that are appropriate to your business to ensure they experience a real working environment.
Expenses
- Training Only: £550.00
- Training & ID Card: £570.00
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