Operating a Forklift is a specialist skill and all operators must have sufficient training, knowledge and skills to ensure correct and safe use of forklifts. All forklift operators must be licenced.
Choice Training & Consultancy provide training for all types of forklifts including Counter Balance, Reach, Telescopic. Our full range of training includes Novice, Refresher & Experienced courses. All of our trainers are RTITB accredited, this is the highest accrediting body in Ireland.
Course Content:
- Legal obligations
- Operators safety code
- Daily inspections
- Hydraulic systems
- Operating practices
- Introduction to the Forklift Truck
- Controls and instruments / Interpreting Capacity Plates
- Daily inspection, take over and maintenance
- Starting, stopping and steering
- Simple corners and maneuvering
- Handling pallets
- Maneuvering in confined space/ skills test
Assessment: Theory Test & Practical Test
Duration:
Novice: 5 days (little or no experience)
Refresher: 1 or 2 days (recertification for those whose licence has expired)
Experienced: 1 day (For an experienced user who has not received training / licencing)
Certification: Choice Training & Consultancy Certificate & Licence Card or RTITB Certification