Forklift
Courses are designed and delivered to the guidelines as required by the awarding body RTITB.
Forklift machines include:
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Counterbalance
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Reach
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Telescopic Handler
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Rough Terrain
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Pallet Truck
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Side-loader
Our counterbalance forklift training courses can take place either at our purpose built forklift training centre in Ayr or on-site at customers premises.
Operators of forklift trucks should hold a valid certificate obtained by formal training to a level of competence, as required by the code of practice.
Courses range from a one day course for refresher training for candidates who currently hold a certificate, two day conversion course for certificate holders wishing to add an additional machine, three day course for operators who have experience but never held a certificate and a five day course for novice operators.
There is a theory and practical test to prove the candidates knowledge and competence of understanding the machine and safe operations.
Once completed the candidate will:
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Be issued with an RTITB certificate and card
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Be a member of the National Operators Registration Scheme (NORS)
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Be able to demonstrate safe operating techniques
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Understand the approved code of practice relating to the lift truck industry
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Provide various skills in operating machines safely and efficiently