RTITB Counter Balance Forklift Truck Training

Our RTITB Counter Balance Forklift Truck Training provides fully accredited operator training for both novices having never operated a forklift before and experienced operators who require refresher training. We train on all makes and models as well as offering conversion courses from one truck type to another.

The counterbalance lift truck is the most commonly used type of truck and is found in nearly all workplaces that require the use of a lift truck. 
They come in many sizes and lifting capacities from 3-wheeled electric to diesel powered machines with a lifting capacity up to 50 ton. Most common types are capable of lifting up to 3000kgs and are usually powered by electric, diesel or gas.

Please see the following table for operator experience descriptions.

OPERATOR EXPERIENCE	COURSE DURATION	TRAINEES PER COURSE
NOVICE	3 to 5 DAYS	MAXIMUM OF 3
EXPERIENCED	2 to 3 DAYS	MAXIMUM OF 3
REFRESHER	1 DAY	MAXIMUM OF 3
CONVERSION	1 DAY	MAXIMUM OF 3

• Novice: For individuals who have no experience whatsoever of operating any kind of lift truck
• Experienced: For the experienced operator who has extensive practical experience thought has never received any form of initial training
• Refresher: This course is designed for operators who wish to refresh their certification follo
  wing expiry
• Conversion: For certificated operators of other types of lift truck need only a 1 day conversion to move over to Counterbalance

Training can either take place at customers’ premises or at our RTITB accredited training centre in Tonbridge.

Course Content

• Course introduction and induction
• Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 – approved code of practice
• Operator safety and observation
• Pre-Shift checks
• Defect reporting procedures
• Lift Truck stability – Engineering principles and weight assessment
• Driving within simulated working conditions
• Manoeuvring skills
• Rated capacity / Load centre
• Hydraulic system and use of the controls
• Stacking / de-stacking – load handling skills
• Vehicle loading and offloading
• Refueling/Recharging procedures including battery handling and housing
• Theoretical examination & Practical Assessment

When conducting training at customers’ premises we will require an open area, either indoors or outdoors, a number of pallets both empty and loaded, the use of any racking if available and a room in which to carry out the theory training.

Certification

As an accredited training provider we offer a RTITB Certificate and Photo ID Card for all individuals successfully completing their training. This then enables the trainee to operate any counterbalance forklift up to a 5000 kgs lifting capacity (with permission) anywhere in the UK. Their names and details are kept on a National Operators Registration Scheme database (NORS) for 3 years. 
RTITB certificates are valid throughout the UK and will be recognised by both employment agencies and perspective employers. More information regarding the RTITB and the National Operators Registration Scheme (NORS) can be found by visiting www.rtitb.co.uk.