Course Details
Safe and competent forklift operation is essential for reducing workplace accidents, protecting staff, and maintaining efficient material-handling operations. Oakley’s Fork Lift Truck Training provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to operate forklift trucks safely, confidently, and in line with industry standards.
This course is delivered by experienced instructors and includes classroom theory, hands-on practical training, and formal assessment to ensure operators meet required competency levels.
This Fork Lift Truck training course is held at your premises and is designed for up to 3 delegates. Companies can choose between an RTITB certificate or training provider version
Benefits to you
On completion of this course delegates will
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Operate a forklift truck safely and efficiently
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Conduct essential pre-use inspections
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Understand stability principles and load handling
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Move, stack, and de-stack loads correctly
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Recognise workplace hazards and avoid common causes of accidents
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Follow legal responsibilities and best practice guidelines
Course Contents
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Legal responsibilities: Health & Safety at Work Act and PUWER
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Forklift truck components, controls, and safety features
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Understanding truck stability, load centres, and rated capacity
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Pre-use inspections and defect reporting
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Safe manoeuvring, lifting, lowering, and transporting loads
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Stacking and de-stacking in racking and free-standing scenarios
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Operating in confined spaces and different workplace environments
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Refuelling/recharging procedures
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Practical assessment of operating skills
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Written and/or verbal knowledge assessment
Who should attend?
New or novice forklift operators, Existing operators needing refresher or re-certification who need to obtain an RTITB certificate, Managers or supervisors overseeing forklift operations, Anyone required to operate forklift trucks as part of their role