Rough Terrain Forklift Training

This course is designed to develop operator’s skills and knowledge to safely operate a rough terrain forklift truck. operators.

This course can be delivered as an assessment, refresher or novice course and under 4 awarding schemes. Grants are available under the CITB scheme if you are a levy payer

This course aims to give foundation training and assessment towards the achievement of an Intermediate Certificate (ICT) and a Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) trained operator card. Note Operators should note that the achievement of an ICT/SPA and the obtaining of a CPCS are dependant upon passing the Health and Safety Test. The achievement of the CPCS Competency Card is dependent upon completion of an NVQ in Plant Operations (Constructions) Operative Level 2.

Course content

• Identify the basic construction and components, and the purpose and use of all controls and gauges.
• Identify and comply with manufacturers instructions in accordance with the operator’s handbook, other information sources                                                                    i.e. Load charts, and applicable regulations.
• Explain all relevant documentation.
• Carry out all pre-use and running checks.
• Configure the fork lift for site and road travel.
• Manoeuvre in confined areas using forward and reverse direction, both with and without a load.
• Travel the Fork Lift over different types of terrain, including both rough undulating ground and substantial inclines, with and without a load
• Set the Fork lift in order to lift various loads.
• Lift and place various loads within the full working range of the Fork lift.
• Ensure load integrity and security.
• Transport loads
• Place and retrieve loads accurately at various places.
• Place and retrieve loads from a vehicle bed or trailer.
• Keep within safe working parameters.
• Place the machine in an out-of-service condition.
• Explain the loading and unloading procedure on and off a transporter.
Course Content

Training can also be delivered under the following accreditations

• C&G Services (Europe) Ltd – BS EN ISO 9001
• CPCS
• LANTRA
• NPORS