Fork Lift Truck (Reach)
Course Overview:
This RTITB ForkLift Truck Reach Course, will include theory instruction and assessment followed by practical operator training and assessment which will comply with the standard laid down in accordance with the HSE code of practice L117.
The content of the course will cover how to deal with the following:
- Pre-use inspection and take over maintenance
- Controls and instruments
- Weight assessment
- Starting, moving and stopping the truck
- Handling laden and unladen pallets
- Operation of hydraulic controls
- Stacking/de-stacking – free standing and in racking
- Safety code testing
Who is the course for?
Novice – Designed for those with no prior experience of forklift truck operation who wish to achieve a nationally recognised operator qualification in the safe and correct use of reach forklift up to a 5000 kg lifting capacity.
Intermediate – Operator will have some previous experience (possibly self taught) and will be familiar with the steering and operating characteristics of a reach fork truck but will not have had the benefit of adequate, formal training in basic operating skills. However, they wish to gain a formal, nationally recognised qualification in the safe use of Reach Forklift Trucks.
Refresher – Aimed at personnel who are currently formally trained and have R.T.I.T.B certification or equivalent to operate reach forklift trucks up to 5000kg and who wish to refresh and reaffirm their driving skills.