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Semi Experienced Forklift Training

Find our course structure below for the Semi-Experienced (Counterbalance) Forklift Training Course

Semi Experienced Forklift Training Course Overview

Our RTITB Semi-Experienced Forklift Training Course in Counterbalance, Reach Truck, and Flexi (Bendi) provides a comprehensive instruction package totaling at least 19.5 hours. This program is structured to accommodate a maximum of three delegates, equipping them with the necessary skills to operate a forklift truck safely and effectively. Participants will learn how to conduct a pre-use inspection and will be able to identify and explain the causes of truck and load instability.

This course is tailored for individuals who have prior experience operating a counterbalance forklift truck but have not undergone formal training.  The RTITB course aligns with the standards outlined in the HSE Code of Practice L117, allowing successful candidates to operate any counterbalance forklift with a lifting capacity of up to 5000 kg (upon authorization) throughout the UK.

The Semi-Experienced Forklift Training Counterbalance Course includes a classroom lecture, DVD presentation, written assessment, and hands-on practical training and evaluation.

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3-Day Course Breakdown

08:30 - 10:10

Outline of course, administration, safety code and film

 

10:10-11:10

Introduction to truck, controls and instruments

 

11:10-12:50

Accelerate, moving, steering, stopping

 

12:50-13:30

LUNCH

 

13:30-15:10

Basic manoeuvers

 

15:10-17:00

Further driving practice

08:30 - 10:10

Further driving practice

 

10:10-11:10

Lift truck stability lecture

 

11:10-12:00

Hydraulics system and use of controls

 

12:00-12:50

Driving implementing hydraulics

 

12:50-13:30

LUNCH

 

13:30-14:20

Load weight assessment

 

14:20-16:00

Load handling

 

16:00-17:00

Inspection take over, maintenance

08:30 - 10:10

Routine inspection, takeover and maintenance, further loading practice

 

10:10-12:00

Vehicle loading and unloading

 

12:00-12:50

Load handling and unloading

 

12:50-13:30

LUNCH

 

13:30-15:10

Stacking and de-stacking

 

15:10-16:00

Associated knowledge examination

 

16:00-17:00

Pre-use check, practical test of basic operating skills

COUNTERBALANCE FORKLIFT TRAINING VIDEOS

Pick up a load at ground level | Counterbalance Forklift Training

Pick up a load at ground level | Counterbalance Forklift Training