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Fork Truck Counterbalance

Industrial Counterbalance Fork TruckBasic Training 5 Days

This is for candidates with little or no experience in operations of an Industrial Counterbalanced Forklift.

Upon completion candidates will have shown a knowledge and understanding of:

  • Carrying out pre start and running checks on machine
  • How to prepare and travel a machine over varying terrain with & without loads
  • How to manoeuvre Industrial Counterbalanced Forklift in a confined space both forward & reverse
  • Set up a machine in order to lift various loads
  • Load vehicles & Bays
  • Ensure load security & integrity
  • Keep within safe working parameters
  • Place machine in and out of service condition
  • Explain loading and unloading procedures
  • Upon completion of 4 day course an Intermediate Construction award will be issued for Training and candidates can then go forward for CPCS Technical Test

Experienced operator(s)
For experienced operators familiar with operations of Industrial Counterbalanced Forklift we offer a 1 day formal training section prior to test to brush up on any bad habits that may have been picked up over the years.
Upon completion of a 1 day course an Intermediate Construction award will be issued for training and candidates can then go forward for CPCS Technical Test.

CPCS Technical Test
Theory test - A recorded oral questioning session of up to 1hr 15 min duration and candidates must pass this test before any practical test is undertaken.

Practical test - A timed category specific practical test for Industrial Counterbalanced Forklift the time allowed is 1hr 45min. Only upon completion of technical test can CPCS 'Trained Operator' card be applied for.


 

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