FORK LIFT TRUCK BEGINNERS

 This five day course is suitable for new drivers or drivers with little experience and no certificate.

Why go on this Course?

Operating a Forklift is a specialised skill. Many accidents are caused by untrained drivers operating trucks in ignorance of the special conditions that apply to forklifts.

This course is aimed at individuals new to fork lift truck driving. Certificates are awarded to participants who are successful in the theoretical and practical tests.

A confidential assessment on each operator’s abilities is also provided.

On Completion of the course participants will be able to:

Demonstrate safe operating skills

Carry out an inspection of the forklift truck

List the consequences of taking certain kinds of chances

Refuel/recharge forklifts

Handle different loads at various heights

COURSE CONTENT

Theoretical training

Operator’s safety code (Code of Practice) & Daily inspection

Hydraulic systems

Operating practices

Practical & Written assessments

Practical Training

Introduction to the fork lift truck. Use of controls and instruments. Daily inspection, take-over and maintenance. Starting, stopping and steering. Simple corners and manoeuvring. Operation of hydraulic controls. Weight assessment. Handling pallets. Manoeuvring in confined spaces

Skill tests

Methods of Training

This course is based on classroom methods and practical lessons on fork lift trucks

Duration: 5 days

Maximum number of participants: 3 (As per Current HSA Guidelines)

FORK LIFT TRUCK EXPERIENCED

This course is suitable for drivers with experience of driving forklifts and drive on a regular basis, but who don’t already have an operator’s certificate.

A three-day course is also available for operators that have some experience but do not drive on a regular basis. 

Why go on this course?

Operating a forklift is a specialised skill. Many accidents are caused by untrained drivers operating trucks in ignorance of the special conditions that apply to forklifts. Certificates are awarded to participants who are successful in the theoretical and practical tests.

A confidential assessment on each operator’s abilities is also provided.

On completion of this course participants will be able to:

• Operate a forklift truck safely, reducing the risk of injury to operators and pedestrians

• Use safe operating habits

• Understand the differences between a forklift truck and a car

• Understand the consequences of taking certain kinds of chances

• Load and unload safely

• Refuel/recharge forklifts safely

• Handle different loads

Course Programme

• Introduction to course

• Introduction to truck

• Safe operating practices and safety video

• Elementary driving

• Explanation, demonstration and guided practice on the correct procedures to adopt when driving a forklift truck

Duration of Course

2 Days – as required

Maximum number of participants: 3

FORK TRUCK REFRESHER/ON THE JOB ASSESSMENT

This course is designed for drivers already certificated, and refreshes previously taught skills.

On the job assessment follows guidelines in the Code of Practice for safe operation of Fork Lift Trucks. 

On completion of this course participants will be able to:

• Understand their duties and responsibilities under current Legislation and the Code of Practice for Fork Lift Operation.

• Operate a forklift truck safely, reducing the risk of injury to operators and pedestrians

• Use safe operating habits

• Understand the consequences of taking certain kinds of chances

• Load and unload safely

 

This course will cover both theoretical and practical assessments.

Trainees will be assessed to current Safety Guidelines and standards.

Certificates will be awarded to successful candidates.

This course may also be used to assess new employees, as to the level of their ability to operate a Fork Truck safely.

Duration of Course

One Day

Maximum number of participants : 6

FORK LIFT TRUCK INSTRUCTOR

This course equips previously certificated Forklift operators to qualify as instructors.

This course is ideal for companies who require their own on-site fork lift truck instructor.

 

On completion of the course participants will be able to:

• Plan, prepare and present Fork Lift Truck instruction

• Conduct and mark theoretical tests

• Issue certificates to operators

• Train to current Health & Safety Authority guidelines.

 

 

Course Programme

• Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005

• Instructional techniques

• Safety responsibility of the operator

• Workplace hazards

• Assessment of participants’ operating abilities

• Pre-service checks

• Presentations of practical lessons by participants

• Fork Lift Truck operator testing, theory and practice

• Assessment by outside examiner and examination

Methods of training

The course is based on classroom methods and practical lessons on Fork Lift Trucks. Participants may be recorded during presentations and are continuously assessed on their level of knowledge and ability in both theory and practical instruction on Fork Lift Trucks. 

Duration

10 days

MOTORISED PALLET TRUCK TRAINING

On completion of this course participants will be able to

• Use electric pallet trucks without danger to people and property

• List the steps to take to ensure effective maintenance

Course Programme

• Summary of the 2005 Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act

• Explanations of principle behind Pallet Truck

• How to deal with pallet loads

• Overloading

• Battery care and general maintenance

• Practical exercise and assessment of skills

Methods of Training

This course is based on classroom methods and practical lessons with Pallet Trucks

Duration: ½ day (3 hours Approx.)

Maximum number of participants: 3 people per course

PLEASE NOTE THAT PARTICIPANTS MUST PROVIDE A VALID FORK LIFT TRUCK OPERATORS CERTIFICATE PRIOR TO ATTENDING COURSE.

 

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