Course Duration

Days: 1 – 5 (last day for testing)

Attendees

1 – 3

Course Objectives

By the end of the course the operator should be able to:

• Load and unload vehicles.
• Carry out a pre-start inspection.
• Load and unload loadout towers.
• Operate safely under varying site conditions.
• Carry out minor adjustments and routine service.
• Understand the causes of instability of truck and loads.
• Set stabilisers correctly – have machine stable and level.
• Demonstrate an understanding of responsibilities under relevant legislation.
• Operate the machine safely and correctly in accordance with manufacturers’ manual and instructions and accepted good practice.

Course Summary

• Limitations of use
• Fork truck stability
• Load weight assessment
• Relevant regulations/legislation
• Introduction to machine
• Safe Load Indicator (if fitted)
• Pre-start inspection/maintenance
• Theory Test Preparation
• Travel over undulating ground
• Loading onto/off loadout towers
• Hill starts
• Driving
• Refuelling procedures
• Bulk stacking
• Operator’s safety code
• Travelling on inclines
• Controls and instruments
• Components of lift trucks
• Introduction to hydraulics
• Loading/unloading vehicles
• Handling various types of loads
• Rated capacity charts

Certification

Trained Operator Card – Valid for 2 years.

Refresher Period

The Trained Operator Card is not renewable (see follow-on courses below).

Recommended Follow-On Courses

Vocational Qualification (VQ) in Plant Operations (SCQF Level 5) on Telescopic Handler is achieved within 2 years of gaining a Trained Operator Card. A Competent Operator Card, for this category, can be applied for upon achievement of the relevant VQ.  The Competent Operator Card is valid for 5 years and is renewable.