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Author: 2 Start Ltd

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What’s included

Train with an ITSSAR accredited Forklift instructor who will build your knowledge and comprehension around the safe operating and use of a A5 Powered Pallet Forklift Truck.
Either complete your course at our Southampton training depot with dedicated warehouse and training facilities, or at your own site (permitting your location meets the requirements outlined in the Facilities and Equipment Requirements Guide.)
Join the list of others who are on the Trained Operator Passport Scheme (TOPs).

Course Modules

Your training will consist of theory and practical elements within your training. At the end of your training, you would have been taught the following:

Responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act, 1974, PUWER 98 & LOLER 98
Operators safety code
Battery maintenance and charging procedures
Pre-use checks
Factors affecting stability
Motive controls
Hydraulic controls
Manoeuvring in open and confined areas
Stacking at different levels
De-stacking with laden and unladen pallets
Lorry loading and unloading

Your skills gained will also show that you can do the following with an A5 Powered Pallet Truck.

Drive and operate the lift truck safely and efficiently
Stack and de-stack at various levels in a safe and competent manner
Carry out pre-use checks to ensure the equipment is in a safe condition
Carry out battery maintenance and charging procedures
Load and unload vehicles

Test Requirements:

There are three tests you must complete to gain your certification.

The first is the theory test, which includes 5 open and 20 multiple choice questions. Each question in each set is worth a maximum of 4 marks making a total of 100 marks available.

You will receive 5 open questions, presented in written form. Then, there will be 10 multiple choice questions on safety and 10 regarding operation of the machine.

The pass mark is 80% (80 out of 100 marks).

Afterwards, you will complete a practical assessment, which will cover the following elements for the pre-use operational checks:

Fork arms/attachments
Hydraulic systems
Wheels
Steering
Hydraulic controls
Drive and braking
Repel pad
Rated capacity plate

During your test, you must show your instructor that you can implement these skills safely. Penalty points are given if you complete a task dangerously, such as erratic and improper use of the controls.

The cut off for the practical skills test is 40 penalty points.

The last test examines the skills required of a lift truck operator; these are the following:

Mounting, dismounting and parking a truck
Starting and stopping a truck
Driving forwards and in reverse, including braking
Steering accurately
Using hydraulic controls correctly and sympathetically
Lifting and travelling with a load
Judging the position of fork tips at varying heights, laden and unladen
Placing loads accurately
Stacking and de-stacking accurately at various heights
Observing the working environment and judging speed, height, width and distance from within the confines of the machine

Ongoing requirements

Refresher training for the A5 PPT is needed every five years to keep your certification valid.

Who is this course for?

Anyone who is of school leavers age and above who is needing to operate an A5 Powered Pallet Forklift Truck would be best suited for this course.

You do not need to hold any previous certifications for FLT training if you are completing a novice course. If you are planning to complete a refresher or experienced operator course however, proof of your current or expired certification is compulsory.

What will you receive upon successful completion of this course?

Once you pass the tests, not only will you receive your ITSSAR certification, you can also at an additional cost receive an ID card with your categories of training completed, on the reverse.

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