Rough Terrain and Industrial Forklift Truck Operator Safety Syllabus

APPLICABLE ABA GROUPS OR EQUIPMENT TYPES

J1, J2, J3, J4, J5, J6, J7, J8

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
  • Reach Forklift Trucks
  • Multidirectional Forklift Trucks
  • Rider Transportable Forklift Trucks
  • Pivot Steer Forklift Trucks
  • Rough Terrain and Industrial 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 rough terrain and industrial 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 & site safety rules
  • Video "The Correct Approach"
  • Multi choice theory test

COURSE CONTENTS (PRACTICAL)

  • Introduction to the machine
  • Control familiarisation
  • Daily checks / refuelling / simple maintenance
  • Steering procedures (unladen and laden)
  • Load weight assessment
  • Load handling 
  • Use of stabilisers / frame levellers (where applicable)
  • Stacking and destacking procedures
  • Loading towers and scaffolds
  • Travelling on site
  • Vehicle loading / unloading
  • Fitting and use of attachments
  • 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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