This course is designed to provide delegates with the knowledge to operate an Industrial Forklift correctly. It covers the theoretical and practical elements and is suitable for delegates with limited to no formal instruction or training.

The course is delivered through a combination of classroom-based tutorials and practical assignments. Delegates will be assessed through a mixture of theory and practical tests.

These will include:

• Naming and explaining the purpose of principle components, the basic construction, controls, and terminology.
• Conforming with manufacturer's requirements per the operator's handbook, other information sources, and relevant regulations and legislation.
• Undertaking all pre-use plant checks.
• Explaining the need and function of appropriate documentation.
• Configuring and ready for travel.
• Travelling to and manoeuvring in confined spaces (with and without loads).
• Configuring and setting for lifting and transferring duties.
• Explaining actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services.
• Lifting and removing various loads using the full working height of the forklift.
• Transferring and placing loads accurately at given locations.
• Placing and removing loads from a vehicle.
• Maintaining safe working situations.
• Maintaining safe and tidy working areas.
• Carrying out shutdown and securing procedures.

All delegates must have successfully passed a CITB Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test, often referred to as the touch screen test, within the past two years.

Delegates must have a good understanding of spoken and written English.

Successful delegates will receive a CPCS Red Trained Operator Card (on successful completion of the CPCS Technical Tests).

Companies that are CITB registered and meet their grant scheme eligibility requirements may be able to claim a short course duration grant. Please contact us for further information.