Course Overview
This accredited course provides operators with the essential skills and knowledge to safely and efficiently operate a reach truck in warehouse and logistics environments.
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Entry Requirements
Delegates must provide a Photo ID.
Required Equipment
- High Visibility Clothing
- Safety Boots
- Hard Hat -
Summary of Outcomes
Successful delegates gain increased employment opportunities, and can progress onto other RTITB equipment courses.
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Course Modules
- Introduction & Safety Awareness
- Basic functions of the machine
- Load assessment / transporting
- Causes of accidents and accident prevention
- Steering, Lifting & Lowering & Correct Approach
- Stacking & De-stacking
- Capacity plate; S.W.L. (Load Centres)
- Observation / personal safety
- Use of controls
- Moving off, stopping & safe parking
- Hydraulic control & systems
- Maintenance
- Negotiating ramps
- Lorry loading & unloading
- Fuelling procedures; Gas, Diesel, Petrol or Battery
- P.P.E
- Driving Skills / Operational Skills
- Regulations / Code of practice
- Theory & Practical assessment -
Method of Assessment
This qualification is assessed via an exam.
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Additional Costs
Funding is available subject to eligibility criteria. Contact us to find out more.
Location
Locations across wales or in-house at your business
Course length
5D
Fee
£825.00 – funding available, subject to eligibility