Description

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The Rough Terrain Forklift J1 course provides learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to safely inspect, operate and manoeuvre rough terrain forklifts within the AITT J1 category, in accordance with current health and safety legislation, recognised industry best practice and the relevant AITT operator training standard.

Combining classroom-based learning with practical operator training, delegates will develop the knowledge, practical skills and confidence required to carry out pre-use inspections, safely manoeuvre the truck over appropriate terrain, assess and handle loads, lift, transport, stack and place loads and undertake routine operator checks whilst minimising risks to themselves, other personnel, property and the surrounding environment.

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

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Who Should Attend?

• Agricultural and rural workers.
• Construction and building site personnel.
• Forestry and estate workers.
• Plant and machinery operators.
• Industrial and materials handling personnel.
• Individuals required to operate rough terrain forklifts.
• Operators requiring novice, experienced operator, refresher or conversion training.

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What You Will Learn

• Relevant health and safety legislation and operator responsibilities.
• Hazard identification and safe systems of work.
• Principles and operating characteristics of rough terrain forklifts.
• Components, controls and operating functions.
• Pre-use inspections and defect reporting.
• Stability principles and rated capacities.
• Load centres and interpretation of capacity information.
• Load assessment and safe load handling.
• Assessment of ground conditions and operating areas.
• Safe starting, manoeuvring and stopping procedures.
• Safe travelling with and without loads.
• Operating on slopes and uneven terrain where appropriate.
• Steering, observation and manoeuvring techniques.
• Lifting, transporting and placing loads.
• Stacking and de-stacking techniques where applicable.
• Pedestrian awareness and workplace traffic safety.
• 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.
• Familiarisation with truck controls and operating functions.
• Starting, stopping and manoeuvring safely.
• Assessing ground conditions and potential operating hazards.
• Manoeuvring forwards and in reverse.
• Travelling safely with and without loads.
• Operating safely over appropriate rough or uneven terrain.
• Picking up, transporting and placing loads.
• Stacking and de-stacking loads where applicable.
• 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 J1 Rough Terrain Forklift.

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

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Certification

Upon successful completion of the training and associated assessment, delegates will receive an AITT Certificate of Basic Operator Training for the relevant J1 Rough Terrain Forklift category.

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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will depend on the level of training being undertaken. Novice training does not require previous operating experience, whilst experienced operator, refresher or conversion training requires appropriate previous experience and/or recognised operator certification relevant to the programme being delivered.

Delegates should be physically capable of safely operating the equipment and possess a sufficient understanding of spoken and written English to fully participate in training and assessment.

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Course Duration

Course duration will vary depending on the programme being delivered, delegates' previous experience and the number of delegates attending. Training may be provided for novice operators, experienced operators, refresher training or category conversion, in accordance with the relevant AITT operator training standard.

Sufficient time will be allowed for theoretical instruction, practical operator training and assessment, with the duration and delegate ratios determined by the training level and individual learning needs.

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