Instructional Techniques for Mechanical Handling Equipment

Larger organisations may have a number of lift truck operators and, at times, it makes sense to consider having the in-house capability to train lift truck operators and to manage lift truck operations.

This five day, cost-effective PETA course is designed to instil solid principles of practical and theory based training.

• Corrective tuition and driver safety test
• Practical test
• Legislation
• Basic principles and role of the instructor
• Principles of instruction
• Simple skills analysis
• Classroom demonstration and administration
• Daily safety checks and operating practice
• Truck familiarisation
• Operating and corrective tuition
• Guided preparation for a practical lesson plan
• Deliver practical lesson plan to a trainee
• Giving feedback on strengths and weaknesses
• Introduction to the practical test

Practical lesson preparation, use of marking sheets, practical test and certification of operators. This course complies with the recommendations of the Health & Safety Executive (HSE)’s Approved Code of Practice and Guidance for rider-operated lift trucks, operator training and safe use (L117).