Gain conversion from another truck course e.g.
Counterbalance to Reach or Reach to Counterbalance
On completion of the course members will:
Be able to operate the truck model used during
training safety and correctly in accordance with the
manufacturer’s handbook and accepted good practice.
Clearly understand the causes of instability of truck
and loads. Be able to carry out a routine pre-use
inspection of the truck
Candidate must provide copy of valid forklift
certificate which may be in house, RTITB or other
approved certification to be used as proof of
qualification.
Course members should be over the minimum school
leaving age (except in Docks, where they must be at
least 18 years old). They should have a reasonable
degree of physical fitness and be able to satisfy the
requirement set out in the guidelines prepared by the
Employment Medical Advisory Service and in HSG6
“Safety in Working with Lift Trucks”, produced by
H.S.E. Those selected should also possess the
necessary level of mental fitness and learning ability
required.
AccreditationOn successful completion of the course the candidates
will receive an Road Transport Industry Training
Board (RTITB) Accredited Certificate and will be
entered on the RTITB National Operators Register