Rough Terrain Forklift
Specialist training for construction, plant and machinery
Provider
Forde Training Services, BroxburnThis course is available on the Forde Training Services website.
Description
The Aim of the Course is to:
Provide the candidate with the basic knowledge and practical skills involved in operating the Forklift safely.
The Objectives of the Course are to enable delegates to:
Be able to operate the machine safely and correctly in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions and accepted good practice.
Carry out a pre-shift inspection.
Be able to load and unload vehicles and static racking. Understand the causes of instability of the truck and loads.
Have sufficient knowledge and practical skills to successfully complete the CPCS Technical Test.
Who Should Attend The Course?
All personnel required to operate a Forklift Truck.
Course Summary
Candidates will participate in theory lessons and practical demonstrations / exercises, all of which are highlighted by the use of OHP & Videos covering;
An Introduction to the Construction Industry
Current relevant regulations
Introduction to machine Pre – shift inspections Controls and instruments
Components and main types of lift trucks
Re-fuelling systems
Coolant, fuel and lubrication systems
Emergency controls
Manoeuvring over uneven ground
Operators safety code Handling loaded / unloaded pallets and difficult shaped loads Loading and Unloading flat bed lorries and at various heights CPCS Technical Test Theory Element
Course Duration
This depends on the experience and number of candidates, the ratio of candidates / machines per Instructor.
Health & Safety Training / Testing
Health & Safety Test Specific to your chosen category MUST be passed before a CPCS Technical Test can be Taken.
About Forde Training Services
Forde Training Services provide construction plant and safety training to businesses and individuals throughout central Scotland.
We take the time to invest in our own staff and maintain a modern and up-to-date fleet of plant & equipment in order to achieve business excellence in pursuit of our vision.
Our goal is to reinforce our position as a market leader in specialist training in construction plant machinery in West Lothian. We provide first class service to our customers whether it is at our training facilities or at your place of work.
Next Generation Practical Training Fund
The Next Generation Practical Training Fund has been established by Scottish Government with an aim to support those relatively new to agriculture, by providing the opportunity for skills development and training on the practicalities of agricultural practice as well as wider business and sustainability skills, in order to help them secure, sustain and progress their careers.
