Course description
Pivot Steer Novice Course
Our esteemed forklift training company is proud to offer a comprehensive Pivot Steer Novice Course, meticulously designed for individuals who are new to operating pivot steer machinery such as skid steer loaders and articulated lorries.
This beginner-friendly programme, delivered in line with UK standards and spelling, aims to equip participants with the foundational knowledge, skills, and confidence required to operate pivot steer equipment safely and efficiently. The course covers a broad range of essential topics including the fundamental mechanics of the machinery, understanding and mastering the controls, essential safety procedures, basic maintenance checks, and practical manoeuvring skills.
Participants will engage in both theoretical learning and hands-on practice, ensuring a well-rounded training experience. Our experienced instructors, who possess a wealth of knowledge in the field, provide personalised guidance and support throughout the training, facilitating a conducive learning environment.
Safety is our top priority, and we place a strong emphasis on risk assessment and the adoption of safe operating practices. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a certification, affirming their newfound abilities and preparedness to operate pivot steer machinery in a variety of work settings.
This certification not only validates their skills but also enhances their employment prospects within industries that utilise such equipment.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
For trainees with little to no experience operating a counterbalance lift truck.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
A pivot steer, or Bendi or Flexi truck, is a very popular type of lift truck. The advantage of this model is that it’s easier to drive and position, as well as being better for small spaces because of its compact size.
What’s special about the Pivot Forklift trucks is that they bend in the middle. In other words, they are articulated. The forks are on a pivot which can be moved to the left or the right and can be at a complete right angle to the body where the operator sits (on top of the batteries). The versatile Pivot Forklift truck has the speed of a Counterbalance truck with the high lifting capacity of a Reach truck and can operate in very narrow aisles (VNA) which allows warehouse and distribution companies to increase capacity on their existing site without paying extra rent or rates and without the expense of moving to bigger premises. Another advantage of Pivot Steer forklift truck is that they are legally allowed to lift their load as they move – something not allowed in Reach trucks. This cuts the time they need to position a load on a shelf. It’s estimated that this increases productivity by up to 15%.
Training Course Content
- Course introduction and induction
- Health & safety at work act 1974
- Lifting operations and lifting equipment regulations 1998
- Provision & use of work equipment regulations 1998.
- Approved code of practice
- Operator safety and observation
- Pre-Shift checks & test
- Defect reporting procedures
- Lift Truck stability – engineering principles and weight assessment
- Driving within simulated working conditions
- Manoeuvring skills
- Rated capacity & load centres
- Hydraulic system and use of the controls
- Stacking & de-stacking – load handling skills
- Vehicle loading and offloading
- Refuelling and recharging procedures including battery handling and housing
- Theoretical examination
- Practical examination
Course delivery details
Our pivot steer 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 successful completion of this pivot steer 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 pivot steer 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.
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