Pivot Steer Training
- Duration: 1-5 days
- Level: Novice, Advanced, Refresher, Conversion
- 3 Spaces Available Per Course
- 3 Year Certification
- BRITTOPs and RTITB Card & Certificate
- Location: Maidenhead Training Centre (SL6 2NN) or on-site available
Looking for a group booking? Contact us on 01344 830015 to discuss pricing
We offer comprehensive Pivot Steer training designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary to operate these versatile vehicles safely and efficiently.
Whether you are a novice seeking to enter the industry or a seasoned professional looking to enhance your skills, our Pivot Steer training will empower you to excel in your career and contribute to a safer work environment.
This course consists of an instructor led training room presentation, written assessment, practical training and assessment.
Our Pivot Steer Course includes:
- Course introduction and induction
- Health & safety at work act 1974
- Lifting operations and lifting equipment regulations 1998
- Provision & use of work equipment regulations 1998.
- Approved code of practice
- Operator safety and observation
- Pre-Shift checks & test
- Defect reporting procedures
- Lift Truck stability – engineering principles and weight assessment
- Driving within simulated working conditions
- Manoeuvring skills
- Rated capacity & load centres
- Hydraulic system and use of the controls
- Stacking & de-stacking – load handling skills
- Vehicle loading and offloading
- Refuelling and recharging procedures including battery handling and housing
- Theoretical examination
- Practical examination
Novice Courses: Ideal for a total beginner using their first forklift truck, and has no previous experience of Materials Handling Equipment.
Experienced Courses: For a forklift truck operator who has an extensive amount of experience; at least 12 months, however holds no current certification and has had no formal training.
Refresher Courses: Suited for the operators who are trained and certified, the refresher course allows them to take a test to renew their licence. Forklift certifications are valid for 3 years.
Conversion Course: Suited for operators who are trained and certified on certain forklifts. The conversion course allows them to expand their forklift licences on other types of trucks.
Our courses take place at our fully equipped training centre in Maidenhead, Berkshire.
We have a great location for those travelling on the M4/M3/M5 and the centre is also close to Heathrow.
We also offer our courses at customer premises across the UK. Contact us for more information.
On completion of this forklift training, drivers are fully certified to operate this category of truck. The qualification is nationally recognised and accepted throughout the industry.
- Road Transport Industry Training Board (RTITB)
- The accrediting Bodies Association for Workplace Transport (ABA)
- British register of Industrial truck trainers and operators (BRITTOp)
- Member of British Safety Council
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