Description

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The Counterbalance Forklift Experienced Operator (Up to 5,000kg) B1 course is designed for operators who already have practical experience of operating a B1 Counterbalance Forklift but have not previously completed formal recognised operator training or do not hold recognised operator certification.

Combining classroom-based learning with practical operator training, delegates will develop and formalise their existing knowledge and operating skills, covering lift truck safety, operator responsibilities, stability principles, load handling, pre-use inspections, safe manoeuvring, stacking and de-stacking and routine operator checks. Existing operating techniques will be reviewed, with training provided to address any gaps in knowledge or unsafe practices identified.

Training is delivered in accordance with the relevant AITT operator training standard, ensuring a structured, competence-based programme combining theoretical knowledge with practical workplace application.

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Who Should Attend?

• Experienced B1 Counterbalance Forklift operators who have not previously completed recognised operator training.
• Operators with practical workplace experience but no recognised operator certificate.
• Self-taught operators requiring formal training and certification.
• Operators whose existing experience can be demonstrated but who require training and assessment in accordance with the relevant AITT operator training standard.

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What You Will Learn

• Relevant health and safety legislation and operator responsibilities.
• Hazard identification and safe systems of work.
• Principles of lift truck operation and workplace safety.
• Components, controls and operating functions of the truck.
• Pre-use inspections and defect reporting.
• Stability principles and rated capacities.
• Load assessment and safe load handling.
• Safe starting, manoeuvring and stopping procedures.
• Safe travelling with and without loads.
• Steering, observation and manoeuvring in confined areas.
• Lifting, transporting and placing loads.
• Stacking and de-stacking techniques.
• Identification and correction of unsafe operating practices.
• Parking, shutdown and securing procedures.
• Routine operator maintenance and daily checks.

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Practical Training

• Carrying out pre-use inspections and functional checks.
• Demonstrating safe and effective use of truck controls.
• Manoeuvring safely forwards and in reverse.
• Operating safely within confined areas.
• Travelling safely with and without loads.
• Picking up, transporting and placing loads.
• Stacking and de-stacking loads at appropriate heights.
• Reviewing and correcting existing operating techniques where required.
• Applying safe operating techniques in realistic workplace scenarios.
• Parking, shutdown and post-use procedures.

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Assessment

Delegates are assessed through theoretical knowledge testing and practical operator assessment to confirm that they have achieved the knowledge, understanding and practical competence required to safely operate a B1 Counterbalance Forklift.

Assessment is conducted in accordance with the relevant AITT operator training standard.

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Certification

Upon successful completion of the experienced operator training and associated assessment, delegates will receive an AITT Certificate of Basic Operator Training for the B1 Counterbalance Forklift (Up to 5,000kg) category.

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Entry Requirements

Delegates must have sufficient previous practical experience of operating a B1 Counterbalance Forklift to undertake an experienced operator programme. This course is intended for operators who have developed practical operating experience but have not previously completed recognised formal operator training or do not hold recognised operator certification.

Where a delegate does not have sufficient previous operating experience, the Novice programme will be required.

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Course Duration

Experienced operator training recognises delegates' existing practical operating experience and is therefore normally shorter than a full novice programme. Course duration will vary depending on the number of delegates attending, their previous operating experience and any additional training needs identified.

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