Maximum number of participants:
2 participants per 4 day course
3 participants per 5 day course

Duration:
4 days to train 2 participants
5 days to train 3 participants

Mileage is charged @ €0.75 per mile and accommodation @ €110 per night for all courses outside Dublin and Cork.

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Course Details

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 five-day course is designed for beginners with little experience, who receive a certificate of qualification at the end of the course, provided they achieve the required standard in the theoretical and practical tests. A confidential assessment of each operator`s abilities is also provided.

Objectives
On completion of the course participants will be able to:

• Operate a forklift truck safely, reducing the risk of injury to operators and pedestrians
• Use safe operating habits
• Explain the differences between a forklift truck and a car
• Explain the consequences of taking certain kinds of chances
• Load and unload safely
• Refuel/recharge forklift trucks safely
• Handle awkward loads

Course Programe

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

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

Who should attend?
New drivers or drivers with little experience and no certification

Pre-course Requirements
None

Assessment/ Certification
Participants complete a theoretical and practical exam
On successful completion of the exam participants are awarded an RTITB Forklift Operators Beginner Certificate. Candidates are registered on a central RTITB database.
**Certificates are valid for three years and must be refreshed before that time is up**