Duration: 2½ days
Maximum number of participants: 3

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

This two and a half day course is designed for experienced operators who are familiar with the steering characteristics of the lift truck and have the ability to manoeuvre both forward and reverse in a confined area. They should also be experienced in load handling functions. Certificates are awarded to participants 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 this course participants will be able to:

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

Course Programme

• Introduction to course
• Introduction to truck
• Safe operating practices and safety video
• Elementary driving
• Explanation, demonstration and guided practice in the correct procedures to adopt when driving a fork lift truck

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?
Experienced operators who are familiar with the steering characteristics of the lift truck and have the ability to manoeuvre both forward and reverse in a confined area. They should be also be experienced in load handling functions.

Pre-course Requirements
Operators must have at least one year`s recent experience operating a lift truck and/or hold a Forklift Operator`s Certificate which has expired.

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