Course duration dependent upon experience. Following completion of the course you will undertake an assessment and a certificate will be issued upon successful completion.
This training course has been developed to help you understand how to operate a counterbalance lift truck safely.
The amount of instruction you require will depend largely upon your previous experience and sessions will be adapted to meet your needs. Course duration will depend on experience please discuss your requirements with your chosen provider.
The training course will consist of theory and practical sessions, followed by assessment. Course sessions include:
- Lift Truck Safety and the Law
- Common Areas of Maintenance and Pre-start Checks
- Start, Stop and Basic Manoeuvring
- Operating with Pallets and Loads Appendices (as relevant)
- Theory Assessment
- Practical Assessment.
If successful in meeting the required standards assessed, you will be awarded a certificate of competence and a Lantra skills ID card for your chosen certificate option.
Please note that the outline, duration and image for each course are a guide only. Please contact the training provider for more information.
From 1st September 2023, all applicants must complete the following mandatory e-learning module before applying for funding – Mandatory Unit: Health and Safety – Risk Management in Forestry and Farming
The following Training Providers are available to deliver this course: