The Very Narrow Aisle Truck (Operator Down) F2 course provides learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to safely inspect, operate and manoeuvre operator-down very narrow aisle (VNA) trucks within the AITT F2 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 and position the truck within very narrow aisles, handle loads at height, stack and de-stack within racking systems and complete routine operator checks whilst minimising risks to themselves, pedestrians, other personnel and property.

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. Training may be delivered at different levels depending on the delegate's previous experience, including novice, experienced operator, refresher or conversion training where appropriate.

Who Should Attend?

• Warehouse and distribution personnel.
• Logistics and materials handling staff.
• High-bay warehouse operatives.
• Stores and stock control personnel.
• Personnel required to operate operator-down very narrow aisle trucks.
• New or experienced operators requiring formal training.
• Previously trained operators requiring refresher or conversion training.

What You Will Learn

• Relevant health and safety legislation and operator responsibilities.
• Hazard identification and safe systems of work.
• Principles and operating characteristics of operator-down VNA trucks.
• Components, controls and operating functions.
• Pre-use inspections and defect reporting.
• Stability principles and rated capacities.
• Load centres and interpretation of capacity information.
• Guidance systems and aisle entry procedures, where fitted.
• Safe manoeuvring within very narrow aisles.
• Load assessment and safe load handling.
• Safe travelling with and without loads.
• Lifting, retrieving and placing loads at height.
• Stacking and de-stacking within racking systems.
• Maintaining safe clearances from racking and other obstructions.
• Pedestrian awareness and workplace traffic safety.
• Parking, shutdown and securing procedures.
• Routine operator maintenance and daily checks.

Practical Training

• Carrying out pre-use inspections and functional checks.
• Familiarisation with truck controls and operating functions.
• Starting, stopping and manoeuvring safely.
• Entering, travelling within and exiting very narrow aisles.
• Using guidance systems correctly where fitted.
• Travelling safely with and without loads.
• Picking up, transporting and placing loads.
• Stacking and de-stacking loads at height within racking systems.
• Maintaining appropriate observation and clearance during operation.
• Applying safe operating techniques in realistic workplace scenarios.
• Parking, shutdown and post-use procedures.

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 an F2 Very Narrow Aisle Truck (Operator Down).

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

Certification

Upon successful completion of the training and associated assessment, delegates will receive an AITT Certificate of Basic Operator Training for the relevant F2 Very Narrow Aisle Truck (Operator Down) category.

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.

Course Duration

Course duration will vary depending on delegates' previous experience, the number of delegates attending and the programme being delivered. Training may be provided for novice operators, experienced operators, refresher training or category conversion, as appropriate and 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.