Forklift Training Courses:
UMC deliver professional accredited training in the safe operation and driving of Forklift Trucks, Access Platforms (Cherry-Picker, Scissor Lifts), Telescopic Handlers, Lorry Mounted Cranes (HAIB) and many other pieces of load moving machinery commonly found in warehouse and industrial environments for example Side loaders and Pivot Steer trucks.
We also deliver training in more specialist required areas such as Tow Tractors, Mobile Lighting Units and Vehicle Banksman training.
Our courses are ideal for employers requiring the need for an in-house instructor or for those who wish to add to their list of skills in order to work as a lift truck instructor.
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
- Refuelling and Recharging procedures including battery handling and housing
- Theoretical examination
