Forklift Training (AITT)
26 February 2021 2022-02-21 16:06Forklift Training (AITT)
Forklift Training
Price Per Delegate:
£225.00
All Inclusive Price (Per Day)
Novice – 3 Days
Experienced – 2 Days
Refresher – 1 Day
Novice – 3 Days
Experienced – 2 Days
Refresher – 1 Day
Next Course:
Please Enquire
Weekday Course
Course Overview:
This course is for operators who already hold certification on another type of rider fork truck. Rather than undergoing full basic training, they can convert their existing skills to this machine.The course is provided by an accredited instructor and meets the requirements of the HSE’s L117 approved code of practice for Lift Truck. Operators will be given an understanding of what can cause instability, best practice driving techniques, battery maintenance or other fuel relevant training applicable to the truck. The course also teaches operators how to stack and de-stack into racking and unload from vehicles if applicable.
- Course induction
- The need and reasons to training and statutory requirements (HASAWA 1974 etc.)
- Introduction to equipment/control familiarisation/ principles of operation
- Identification/use/adjustment of attachments in pre-determined positions including forks
- Recommended mount and dismount
- Introduction to motive, steering controls and practice
- Basic steering exercises – simple courses
- Advanced steering exercises – figure of 8/chicane/90° approaches
- Battery charging procedures/maintenance
- Operator safety code and relevant handout
- Daily pre-use inspections/refuelling procedures
- Engineering principles/rated capacity/stability
- Simple hydraulics (theory)
- Introduction to hydraulic controls, handling empty pallets low level
- Load types/handling and weight assessment
- Stacking/de-stacking at low; eye and high level on industrial racking*
- Stacking/destacking at low; eye and high level bulk stacks*
- Stacking/destacking at low; eye and high level cup post pallets*
- Manoeuvring with loads/ramps and inclines/handling awkward loads*
- Relevant safety film
- Vehicle loading and unloading (theory)*
- Vehicle loading and unloading (practical)*
- Multi choice theory test
- Pre-use inspection test
- Practical skills test
Our counterbalance forklift training courses teach operatives how to safely operate a forklift. The course is taught at the following 3 different levels:
- Novice – This course is for operators who have little or no experience. The objective is to equip operatives with the confidence, knowledge and skills required to safely and efficiently operate a counterbalance forklift truck.
- Experienced – This course is for operators who are competent and experienced on a counterbalance forklift but have not received any approved training or are unable to prove previous counterbalance forklift certification.
- Refresher – This course is for forklift drivers who are able to produce an accredited certificate but have not operated trucks for some time or are only an occasional user. This course is also useful for drivers who may have developed unsafe working practices, had an accident or near miss, or changed their working practices.
Delegates attending the AITT instructor course would need proven experience and qualified to operate the machines they would be required to operate. Must be mature, reliable and have the drive and desire to teach others.
AITT are the only membership run accrediting body in our industry, and proudly operate solely as a non-profit making organisation. The AITT council, consists of elected members who have been successfully nominated to represent their voice and opinion to AITT`s network. They consist of industry experts, from lift truck manufacturers, H&S representatives, training organisations, and instructors. Their purpose is to provide and maintain the highest training standards for operators, instructors, tutors and examiners, delivering training on all types of workplace transport and material handling equipment. Using the guidance set out in the HSE Approved Code of Practice (ACoP L117), AITT publishes guidance for the training of operators and instructors. We also ensure that all our training providers are adequately audited, and their courses are externally verified, ensuring that training is being provided correctly to our standards.
AITT operator registrations scheme is called ACORNS. (AITT Certification of Operator Registration Number Scheme) It is a database of all the AITT accredited training that has been delivered by AITT registered training providers. The database started in 2014, and now contains over 300,000 candidate records. Each registration submitted to AITT undergoes a 17-point check to make sure it complies with AITT & ABA standards, providing peace of mind to the end user by having an HSE recognised qualification.
With an aim to beat fraudulent certification, all AITT accredited courses (post 2014) are logged onto the ACORNS database. If a record is not on the AITT database, then the certificate is not accredited to AITT. A quick way to check is to look for the ACORNS logo and a 6 digit unique number supplied on an AITT accredited certificate. If you need to verify the legitimacy of any AITT accredited certificate, please contact the AITT, stating the ACORNS number and the candidate name.
To register for this course please complete this form:
We're here to help
Our Support Team is here for you! Give us a call and speak to our team on 0203 633 6960 or alternatively send us an email at info@ljstrainingservices.com and someone will respond back to you within 48 working hours.
