Counterbalance Novice

A Counterbalance forklift truck is a straightforward forklift that allows you to manoeuvre up to the exact position of the load you are trying to move. This is because of the forks that extend from the front of the forklift. One advantage of a counterbalance forklift is that they can be used both indoors and outdoors.

It is important not to overload a counterbalance forklift because if the load is heavier than the weight at the back then the forklift can tip over.

In order for training to completed on one of your sites, there are a few requirements that you need to meet. You need to have; a training room that is suitable for the number of candidates participating and a sufficient amount of practical training space to complete assessments and testing. Also, delegates will be required to wear PPE as per the company’s internal risk assessments.

Click the link to read our Facilities and Equipment Requirements Guide for more information on completing training on your site. Facilities & Equipment Requirements Guide

The duration of your course will vary depending on which one you decide to complete, if you choose to complete our Counterbalance Novice course, it will take 5 days to complete your training.

Course length could be adjusted depending on how many other students are on the same course, see below for timescales.

3 Days if 1:1 with our instructor.

4 Days if 2:1 with our instructor.

5 Days if 3:1 with our instructor.

Our Counterbalance Novice covers the following:

• Responsibilities under the health & safety at work act, 1974, PUWER & LOLER
• L117 Approved code of practice
• Operators Safety Code
• Battery maintenance and charging procedures
• Pre-use checks
• Factors affecting stability
• Motive controls
• Hydraulic controls on
• Manoeuvring in open and confined area’s including entry & aisle safety procedures
• Stacking at different levels
• Destacking at different levels