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Forklift Training (5 day Novice Course) July 13th
13 July, 2020 @ 9:00 am – 17 July, 2020 @ 4:00 pm
Come along to our 5 day Novice Forklift training course to learn how to safely drive and manoeuvre a forklift.

Course Overview:
Operating a forklift requires skill, coaching and experience. Many accidents are caused by drivers who are not trained to the highest levels and these accidents are 100% avoidable. Our courses aim to equip individuals with the skills they need to operate all manner of forklifts safely and effectively.
Forklift Training
Operating a forklift requires skill, coaching and experience. Many accidents are caused by drivers who are not trained to the highest levels and these accidents are 100% avoidable. Our courses aim to equip individuals with the skills they need to operate all manner of forklifts safely and effectively.
Course Aim:
Our Forklift Operator course is designed as follows:
For Novice operators, we offer a 3 day Counterbalance truck course.
For experienced operators who are uncertified, we offer a 2 Day Counter Balance Fork truck course.
For experienced operators who are certified, we offer a 1 day Refresher Fork truck course.
Course Objectives:
On completion of this course the learners will;
- Be able to operate a forklift truck safely using correct driving techniques
- Demonstrate safe loading/unloading, movement of loads & stacking in and out or more commonly known as Racking
- Be aware of the legislation surrounding the use of forklift trucks in the working environment
- Refuel & recharge a forklift truck safely and understand pre use inspections
- Understand stability and lifting capabilities
Course Programme:
- Safe driving practices
- Vehicle controls & pre use inspection checks
- Safe operating procedures
- Driver safety video, stability session & lifting capabilities
- Safe loading, unloading, stacking & destacking in racking systems
- Examinations – Theory & Practical
Training Methods:
Classroom based presentation on power-point & supplemented by training videos. Practical driving skills will be demonstrated by instruction and learners given commentary as they prefect correct techniques
Who Should Attend?
Those responsible for operating a forklift truck in their workplace as part of their daily duties. New & inexperienced drivers who do not hold a certificate of competency to operate a forklift truck.
Additional Information:
- Maximum of 3 learners (4 for a refresher)
- 2 day or 1 day duration
- Certificate of Competence and ID License will be issued to all learners who successfully complete & pass this course