This course will provide you with the basic skills, knowledge and information to safely operate a Counterbalance Forklift Truck.
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Counterbalance Lift truck Operator B1 B2 B3
The counterbalance lift truck, also known as frontloader, stacker, or simply forklift. By far the most used truck in materials handling. There are 3 different categories of this truck. B1 up to 5000kg capacity, B2 up to 15000kg and B3 for trucks with a lifting capacity in excess of 15000kg. Courses for this truck include Novice, Experienced Operator, Refresher and conversion.

Basic Training 5 Days/Existing operators 3 Days/Conversion Training 2 Days/Refresher Training 1 Day
Operators safety code, legislation, regulations and procedures
Introduction to the truck
Controls and instruments
Identify main components/ functions/operating controls
Basic control techniques
Start, moving, stopping and steering the truck
Pre-use checks
Steering in unrestricted and restricted areas
Hydraulic system and its use
Weight assessment and lift truck stability
Handling unladen and laden loads and racking system use
Vehicle loading and unloading procedures
Refuelling procedures
Work safely in a productive environment
Park-up and Shut Down
Theory Test
Practical Test