Objectives
and aims :
To prepare candidates and learners as plant
operators where an in house
or awarding body qualification is required.
Who
is the course designed for?
Novice: Workers
who are new to the operation of the fork lift truck or
the plant equipment
they have chosen and have
no experience and have not had any formal training.
Experienced: Workers
who have some experience or background working with the
fork lift truck
or the plant equipment
chosen but do not have any formal qualification or training.
Conversion:
Workers who
have had some basic training on a specific type of fork
lift truck or
plant equipment,
are using it regularly and also have a certificate of
training to support
this and can submit
it as evidence. (copy
of certificate required before course starts)
Refresher: Workers
who have had some basic training, are currently operating
the fork lift truck
or plant equipment and need a
refresher in conjunction with current legislation.
Candidates need a certificate
of training to support this as evidence.
(copy of certificate
required before course starts)
Course
contents can include:
. Heath and
safety at work act 1974
. Approved
codes of practice
. Provision
and use of work equipment regulations 1998
. Lifting operations
and lifting equipment regulations 1998
. Identify
the basic construction and components on the equipment,
it's purpose and use
. Interpretation
of manufacturers and statutory information and guidelines
. How to comply
with manufacturers instructions in accordance with operator's
handbooks
. How to carry
out all pre use checks required
. Factors affecting
safety, operation and stability
. How to operate
the equipment to meet and comply with industry standards
including
. Loading and
unloading vehicles
. Stacking
and de-stacking
. Moving varying
types of loads including live loads
. Operating
machinery in both open and confined spaces
. Smooth use
of controls and any hydraulic functions
. Attachment
and use of ancillary equipment
. Hazard identification
and countermeasures
. Operate machinery
to it's maximum and minimum limitations
Training
methods :
To meet any awarding body
standards and in accordance with statutory requirements
This will include
when appropriate theoretical classroom work where the
candidate
can demonstrate their
knowledge and understanding and may culminate in some
form of written or
online exam.
Participative, practical
work where the candidate will receive instruction and
will operate
the plant or equipment
under supervision before undertaking a practical test.
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