Rough Terrain Forklift

By the end of the course the operator should be able to:

• Load and unload vehicles.

• Carry out a pre-start inspection.

• Load and unload loadout towers.

• Operate safely under varying site conditions.

• Carry out minor adjustments and routine service.

• Understand the causes of instability of truck and loads.

• Demonstrate an understanding of responsibilities under relevant legislation.

• Operate machine safely and correctly in accordance with manufacturers’ manual and instructions and accepted good practice.

Course Summary

• Relevant regulations/legislation

• Limitations of use

• Fork truck stability

• Load weight assessment

• Introduction to machine

• Safe Load Indicator (if fitted)

• Pre-start inspection/maintenance

• CPCS Theory Test Preparation

• Travel over undulating ground

• Loading onto/off loadout towers

• Hill starts

• Driving

• Refuelling procedures

• Bulk stacking

• Operator’s safety code

• Travelling on inclines

• Controls and instruments

• Components of lift trucks

• Introduction to hydraulics

• Loading/unloading vehicles

• Handling various types of loads

• Rated capacity charts

Certification

• CPCS Trained Operator Card – Valid for 2 years.
• Luddon Construction Ltd Certificate for in-house courses.