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Skill Overview

This course enables delegates to operate the truck model used during training safely and correctly in accordance with the manufacturers handbook and accepted good practice; clearly understand the causes of instability of truck and loads; be able to carry out a routine pre-use inspection of the truck and use any reach fork lift truck up to a 5000kg lifting capacity. The aim of this course:  
- Improved safety culture and staff morale  
- Reduced risk of accidents and incidents  
- Reduced risks of claims and prosecutions  
- The safe operation of a fork lift truck in areas including factories, stores, warehouses, goods yards and heavy haulage depots

Learning Objectives

This course ensures that delegates gain a better understanding of current legislation and gain skills which will ensure safe use of the reach fork lift truck. Topics covered include:  
- Introduction to the lift truck to be used  
- Weight assessment  
- Controls and instruments  
- Handling laden and unladen pallets  
- Starting, moving and stopping the truck  
- Driving on/off ramps and inclines  
- Steering the truck  
- Road vehicle loading and unloading  
- Operation of hydraulic controls  
- Pre-use inspection & takeover maintenance 
- Free standing and racking  
- Course review and evaluation  

You will complete a multiple choice question assessment, written paper and a practical based assessment throughout the duration of the course. Once you have passed the assessments, you will be issued with an RTITB certificate and photo ID card. These will be valid for 3 years.

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This course is designed for candidates who have some previous experience (possibly self-taught) and will be familiar with the steering characteristics of this machine but will not have the benefit of adequate, formal training in basic operating skills.

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