Reach Forklift Truck Operator Safety Syllabus

APPLICABLE ABA GROUPS OR EQUIPMENT TYPES

D1, D2

ACCREDITING BODY

COURSE DURATION & CAPACITY (1 DAY = 7.5 HOURS)

Number of Attendees - - 3 2 1
Novice Length (hours) - - - 37.5 30 22.5
Experienced Course Length (hours) - - - 22.5 15 15
Safety Refresher Course Length (hours) - - - 7.5 7.5 5

CONVERSIONS ARE POSSIBLE FOR DELEGATES WITH APPROPRIATE EXISTING CERTIFICATION FOR THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT TYPES:

  • Counterbalance Forklift Trucks
  • Rider transportable Forklift Trucks
  • Multidirectional Forklift Trucks
  • Rough Terrain and industrial Forklift Trucks
  • Pivot Steer Forklift Trucks
  • VNA Forklift Trucks

NOTES

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COURSE OBJECTIVES

To train personnel in the practical skills and job safety knowledge necessary for the operation of reach forklift trucks to the accredited standards of ITSSAR and the ABA Workplace Transport 2012.

COURSE CONTENTS (THEORY)

  • The need to train & statutory requirements
  • Rated capacities - stability and instability
  • Operating safety code
  • Video "Lift Truck Operator Training"
  • Multi choice theory test

COURSE CONTENTS (PRACTICAL)

  • Introduction to the machine
  • Control familiarisation
  • Daily checks / Refuelling procedures
  • Battery charging & simple battery maintenance
  • Steering procedures (unladen and laden)
  • Load weight assessment
  • Load handling
  • Stacking and destacking procedures
  • Bulk stacking / destacking
  • Handling awkward loads & vehicle loading / unloading
  • Recommended practical skill test

COURSE DOCUMENTATION

Training records and Progressive Assessment report forwarded to employer. TOP Scheme registration completed on behalf of customer.

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