Forklift Truck Training

 

Pedestrian Pallet

Pallet Stacker - Low / Medium / High

Counterbalance - Up to 20T

Side Loader

Reach

VNA Man Up / Man Down

Order Picker - Low / Medium

Industrial Telescopic Handler

Rough Terrain Telescopic Handler

Multi-Directional - Reach / Counterbalance

Pivot-Steer

Moffett (Vehicle Mounted)

Experience Delegates Duration

Novice 3 Max 5 Days

2 4 Days

1 3 Days Experienced 3 Max 3 Days

2 2 Days

1 2 Days

Refresher 3 Max 1 Day

2 1 Day

1 1/2 Day

Conversion 3 Max 1 or 2 Days (dependant on truck type)

Course Content

Theory:

Introduction to the course
Operators Safety Code
Health and Safety Legislation in the Workplace
Powerpoint Presentation / Safety Videos
Pre-Shift Inspections
Stability Characteristics
Centre of Gravity and Area of Stability
Rated Capacity Plates
Dynamic Risk Assessment and Hazard Perception
Theory Test

Practical:

Controls and Instruments
Starting, Moving and Stopping the truck
Steering
Hydraulic Systems
Load Assessment
Handling Laden and Unladen Pallets
Driving Up and Down Ramps / Inclines
Vehicle Loading and Unloading
Pre-Use Inspection
Practical Test

After course completion:

Upon successful completion of the training course, delegates will receive a Certificate of Basic Training for the particular type of truck that was operated during training.
Successful delegates will be registered onto the AITT (ACORNS)                                      National Operators Registration Scheme Database. 
ACORNS Operator Photocards are also available to purchase for a small additional fee.  
Operators should complete a Refresher training course for the type of truck for which they have gained a Certificate of Basic Training.
The Refresher course needs to completed between 3 to 5 years after the Date of Test of the initial Basic Training course.