LGV Carried Forklift Truck – Novice

Course Overview

This interactive training course is intended for novice or inexperienced LGV carried forklift truck operators. The training & achievement test fully complies with the approved code of practice for training lift truck operators.

On completion of this foundation training course, operators will have gained the basic operational skills and underpinning knowledge required for LGV carried forklift truck operations. In accordance with the manufacturers guide lines and accepted good practice.

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Course Details

Course duration	3 – 5 days
No of learners	Max 3 per course
Course fees	POA
Additional costs	Travel @ 45 pence per mile. Overnight accommodation charged at cost. Hire of equipment charged at cost.
Training record management	No charge for business to business
Course references:	Provision & Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 Lifting Operations Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 L117 Rider Operated Lift Trucks: Operator Training ACOP HSE: Workplace transport safety: An employers’ guide HSG136 (Second edition)

LGV Carried Forklift Truck Novice Syllabus

Introduction to the LGV carried forklift truck safety
Duties and responsibilities of the lift truck operator
Rating charts and sources of information
Identify, describe, and understand the function of main components
Understand factors affecting the stability and capacity of the LGV carried forklift truck
Understand and operate all the controls of the LGV carried forklift truck
Pre-use checks and defect reporting procedures
Operate within the design limits of the LGV carried forklift truck
Understand the correct loading of the LGV carried forklift truck
Steering and manoeuvring the LGV carried forklift truck in restrictive areas
Overview of pallet racking safety
Stack and de-stack at varying heights
Procedures for undercutting loads
Travelling with a load
Stacking pallets and corner post pallets
Mounting, dismounting and securing for road transport