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LIFT TRUCK

INSTRUCTOR - 10 days:

CSC appreciate the needs for a company to have their candidates successfully complete the instructors course, therefore, when choosing a candidate for this course certain qualities should be identified during the candidate selection process.

Operating skills as well as enthusiasm should be key factors in the candidate selection process, the candidate must hold a valid lift truck operators license and be a frequent user of counterbalanced fork lift trucks.

Lift Truck Instructor Examination

This covers the examination of:

Practical lift truck operating skills
Practical instructional abilities
Associated knowledge
In-class teaching practices

On completion of an accredited instructor training course independent and impartial RTITB examiners will provide an objective examination of each candidate's instructional abilities against strict criteria.

Candidates not meeting the required standard are informed of the main areas of weakness in performance to allow for structured remedial training.

Successful candidates are eligible for inclusion in the RTITB National Register of qualified instructors for a five year period.

Instructor Registration Scheme

This scheme is open to all lift truck instructors who have been trained at an RTITB accredited lift truck centre and have been successful in both the theory and practical elements of the RTITB examination.

Registered instructors are issued with a certificate and identification badge as evidence of qualification and registration.

Registered instructors will be able to:

Obtain a nationally recognised professional qualification
Demonstrate a proven standard of instructional techniques
Provide documentary evidence of their achievements
Provide competence based training for trainee operators to agreed standards
Set up conduct and objectively mark Practical Skills Tests
Issue certificates of Basic Training to lift truck operators
Identify the causes of poor operating practice and provide remedial instruction

The instructors registration is valid for 5 years following which a re-registration course (3 or 5 days) and examination is required.

NOVICE - 5 days:

The course is designed for operatives with no or little experience in the safe operation of lift trucks; the course will include theory and practical training. On the final day of the course the operative will carry out a theory and practical skills test, successful candidates, or the employer, will be issued with a lift truck operators certificate of basic training accredited by the RTITB.

AIM:

To provide instruction and training in the safe operation of lift trucks.
To give the operative a basic level of training to safely operate lift trucks with regard to manufacturers recommendations and health and safety guidance.
The operative shall understand the main causes of lift truck instability and corrective actions required to prevent this occurrence.
The operative will have a thorough understanding of routine pre-start checks of the machine and batteries.
The operative shall have a good knowledge of safe mechanical handling techniques in relation to lift trucks.
The operative shall confidently stack and de-stack pallets at high and low levels.

PREREQUISITES:

The operative should be medically fit to carry out the course.
Candidates must be 17 years of age or above.

BASIC - 2.5 days:

The course is designed for operatives with previous experience in the operation of lift trucks but has no certificated evidence of formal training. The course will include theory and practical training. On the final day of the course the operative will carry out a theory and practical skills test, successful candidates, or the employer, will be issued with a lift truck operators certificate of basic training accredited by the RTITB.

AIM:

To provide instruction and training in the safe operation of lift trucks.
To give the operative a basic level of training to safely operate lift trucks with regard to manufacturers recommendations and health and safety guidance.
The operative shall understand the main causes of lift truck instability and corrective actions required to prevent this occurrence.
The operative will have a thorough understanding of routine pre-start checks of the machine and batteries.
The operative shall have a good knowledge of safe mechanical handling techniques in relation to lift trucks.
The operative shall confidently stack and de-stack pallets at high and low levels.

PREREQUISITES:

The operative should be medically fit to carry out the course.
Candidates must be 17 years of age or above.

LIFT truck CONVERSION / FAMILIARISATION - 1 day:

The course is designed for certificated who wish to operate a different type of lift truck and/or attachments. On the final day of the course the operative will carry out a theory and practical skills test, successful candidates, or the employer, will be issued with a lift truck operators certificate of basic training accredited by the RTITB.

AIM:

To provide instruction and training in the safe operation of lift trucks.
To give the operative a basic level of training to safely operate lift trucks withregard to manufacturers recommendations and health and safety guidance.
The operative shall understand the main causes of lift truck instability and corrective actions required to prevent this occurrence.
The operative will have a thorough understanding of routine pre-start checks of the machine and batteries.
The operative shall have a good knowledge of safe mechanical handling techniques in relation to lift trucks.
The operative shall confidently stack and de-stack pallets at high and low levels.

PREREQUISITES:

The operative should be medically fit to carry out the course.
Candidates must be 17 years of age or above.
Proof of formal training on forklift/reach trucks.
Previously attained certification must be produced prior to training being carried out.

LIFT TRUCK RE-CERTIFICATION / REFRESHER - 1 day:

The course is designed for certificated operatives who feel they would benefit from refresher training in the safe operation of lift trucks. Upon successful completion of the course the operative/employer will be issued with a certificate of basic training.

AIM:

To provide instruction and training in the safe operation of lift trucks.
To give the operative a basic level of training to safely operate lift trucks with regard to manufacturers recommendations and health and safety guidance.
The operative shall understand the main causes of lift truck instability and corrective actions required to prevent this occurrence.
The operative will have a thorough understanding of routine pre-start checks of the machine and batteries.
The operative shall have a good knowledge of safe mechanical handling techniques in relation to lift trucks.
The operative shall confidently stack and de-stack pallets at high and low levels.

PREREQUISITES:

The operative should be medically fit to carry out the course.
Refresher training is only available to operatives with documentary evidence of previous lift truck training.

TRAINING AT YOUR PREMISES.

Maximum of three operatives per course, the course commences at 0900hrs through 1600hrs. Please note the following requirements of the instructor prior to commencement of the course:
Sufficient empty pallets and materials for stacking.
Accommodation to be used as a temporary classroom for theory tuition.
Area to which training can be conducted away from work activities, approximately 25' x 80'. Could be free standing racking system.
Operatives should not be expected to carry out work activities whilst on the training program.
The lift truck must be maintained in good order and free from defect.
Current certificate of fitness for the lift truck.