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Reach / Counterbalance Conversion Course

£252.45

+ VAT

Convert your existing forklift skills to safely and confidently operate reach or counterbalance trucks, with full RTITB accredited certification on successful completion.

Attributes Value
Accreditation

RTITB

Course Type

Conversion

Duration

1-2 Days

Date of Course:

15/09, 17/09, 22/09




Reach/Counterbalance Conversion Course (D1 / B1)

Aim

At the end of the course, successful delegates should be able to operate the machine both safely and efficiently.

Objectives

On completion of the course you will be familiar with the basic skill requirements and job safety knowledge required for safe and effective operation of selected trucks. The course includes machine familiarisation, controls, daily checks, refuelling and battery procedures, steering, load weight assessment and handling, stacking, racking, awkward loads and vehicle loading, and unloading and much more.

Theory

  • Introduction & Aims
  • Current Legislation, including:
    • Health & Safety at Work Act Etc 1974;
    • LOLER 1998
    • PUWER 1998
  • Responsibility of the operator
  • Operational Safety Code – “Safety in Working With Lift Trucks”
  • Basic Hydraulic & Electrical systems
  • Refuelling / Recharging
  • Daily Safety Checks & Maintenance
  • Site Safety
  • Stability
  • Centre of Gravity of the load & Centre of Gravity of the truck
  • Capacity plates (reading & understanding.)
  • Specific hazards & controls.
  • Short DVD
  • Knowledge Examination

Practical

  • Controls and Instruments
  • Pre-Use Inspection
  • Simple Manoeuvring
  • Advanced Manoeuvring
  • Stacking & De-stacking (Free & Racking)
  • Hydraulic System
  • Weight Assessment
  • Handling laden & unladen pallets
  • Battery care and maintenance
  • Risk Assessment
  • Vehicle Loading and unloading
  • Practical Examinations

As a result of successful completion of the training & tests, delegates will receive full certification.

Maximum Number of Delegates: 3 per Instructor

In addition if you require our instructors to deliver training at your location please contact us today on (01482) 221 233.