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Forklift Refresher Training Course
Stay Certified and Operate Safely
Forklift refresher Course Overview
1-Day Course Breakdown
08:30 - 09:00
Administration and outline course
09:00-10:15
Operators safety code, film and theory test
10:15-11:00
Introduce truck, controls and instruments
11:00-12:45
Operator assessment
12:45-13:15
LUNCH
13:15-14:15
Remedial/refresher training
14:15-14:45
Pre-use inspection
14:45-17:00
Practical test of basic operating skills
The Result Forklift Refresher Training Course – Counterbalance is specifically tailored for individuals who have documented prior experience in operating forklift trucks and wish to renew their certification in the safe and efficient handling of counterbalance forklifts with a lifting capacity of up to 5000 kg. Participants do not need to hold a current certification to join this course, and previous certification does not have to be from Result.
As the safe operation of forklifts involves adhering to safety protocols and fully understanding the manufacturer’s guidelines, proficiency in English for reading and interpreting these materials is essential for all participants.
Upon completion of the course, participants will be required to take a short multiple-choice test. The examination includes several safety-critical questions that must be answered correctly to pass.
Once participants successfully pass the theory test, they will proceed to the practical evaluation, which assesses their ability to operate equipment accurately, confidently, and within appropriate time constraints. Various tasks must be completed, such as stacking and destacking, reversing, and accelerating.
The threshold for passing the practical test is 40 penalty points. However, participants may be disqualified for reasons such as hazardous maneuvers, unsafe stacking, or accumulating more than three instances of 5-point penalties in a single category.
Successful participants will be awarded a certificate and Photo ID card, accredited by Result, which will remain valid for three years from the date of course completion.
Participants who successfully complete the course will enhance their understanding of current industry regulations, refresh their competencies, and refine their skills in operating Counterbalance Forklift Trucks with a capacity of up to 5000kg, following the latest approved procedures and manufacturer guidelines. The course outline includes:
- Overview of the designated forklift truck – Routine Maintenance and Daily Checks
- Relevant Health & Safety Legislation and Regulations – Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, PUWER 1998, LOLER 1998, and L117 – Guidelines for Rider Operated Lift Trucks
- Pre-use inspections and handover maintenance procedures
- Battery, LPG, and Diesel Truck Care
- Understanding controls and instruments
- Weight assessment and stability considerations
- Starting, maneuvering, and stopping the truck
- Handling both loaded and unloaded pallets
- Safe use of hydraulic controls
- Stacking and de-stacking operations – free-standing and racking at various heights
- Proper loading and unloading techniques
- Safety protocols and code testing
- Practical assessment of basic operating skills
- Written test to evaluate operating knowledge