Cork: April 26-29 (For futher dates please contact Nifast Cork on 021-4319250 or email corkinfo@nifast.ie)

Dublin: For 2010 dates in Dublin please contact us on 01-8955755 or email info@nifast.ie

Duration: 4 Days
Fee: Please contact Nifast

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Operating a forklift truck is a specialised skill. Many accidents are caused by untrained drivers operating trucks in ignorance of the special conditions that apply to forklifts. This four-day course is designed for beginners, who receive a Nifast certificate at the end of the course, provided they achieve the required standard in the theoretical and practical tests.

Who should attend?

New drivers or drivers with little experience and no certification.

Course Objectives

On completion of the course participants will be able to demonstrate safe operating skills and avoid danger to people and property.

Methods of Training

This course is based on classroom methods and practical lessons on Forklift Trucks.

Pre-Course Requirements

NB candidates must bring along their safety shoes for the full duration of the course.

Assessment / Certification

Participants complete a theoretical and practical exam. On successful completion of the exam participants are awarded a Nifast Forklift Operators Certificate.

**Certificates are valid for three years and must be refreshed before that time is up**

English is the language in which training is delivered and participants must have a good command of the English language. If participants wish to bring an interpreter they may do so but prior notice must be given to Nifast.

Please let us know if participants have any specific learner requirements.

Course Programme

Theoretical Training

·Operator's safety code

·Daily inspection

·Hydraulic systems

·Operating practices

·Written test

·Feedback

Practical Training

·Introduction to the Fork Lift Truck

·Controls and instruments

·Daily inspection, take-over and maintenance

·Starting, stopping and steering

·Simple corners and manoeuvring

·Operation of hydraulic controls

·Weight assessment

·Handling pallets

·Manoeuvring in confined spaces

·Handling awkward loads

·Skill tests