Course Title

NPTC Level 2 Award in Fork Lift Truck Operations.

The Programme

Forklifts provide substantial savings in the time and effort required to load, unload and stack materials. However they need to be operated with great care, otherwise they present a significant hazard. This qualification covers safe driving of a forklift truck, pre-use maintenance and safety checks, recognition of controls and instruments. The forklift is driven around a suitable course with the operator moving and stacking various loads. The certificate is endorsed according to the type of machine use: industrial counterbalance, rough terrain masted forklift, rough terrain telescopic handler, reach truck, side loader or order picker.

What You Study

The qualification will teach the candidate to:

• Identify all controls
• Carry out routine maintenance
• Undertake pre-start checks
• Inspect vehicle and comment on serviceability
• Operate the machine safely to load and unload
• Manoeuvre in a confined space
• Operate at different working heights
• Operate under different driving conditions

Special Features

This course is for those wishing to develop their skills in the use of Fork Lift Trucks and wishing to be identified as competent operators.

As well as being held at Bishop Burton College this course can be delivered on your own site, using your own equipment ensuring your employees are trained in the environment they are most familiar with and at a time that best suits you.

People who take this Course could go on to

• NPTC Level 2 Award in Tractor Driving and Related Operations
• Bishop Burton College Tractor Driving
• Lantra Award in Tractor Driving

Entry Requirements

The minimum age for a candidate taking this course is 16 years old.

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification however candidates will be required to supply their own personal protective equipment which should consist of :

• Overalls
• Steel toe capped boots
• High visibility vest

Duration

Users with some experience – three days.

Novice users – five days.

Cost per Person

Three days - £395

Five days - £595

Location

Delivered at Bishop Burton College or your own site, subject to suitability and adequate group size.

How to Apply

To book a place or request further information;
Call now on 01964 553034 or email servicestobusiness@bishopburton.ac.uk with your requirements.