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Sideloader

Forklift Trucks

This course will provide you with the basic skills, knowledge and information to safely operate a Sideloader Forklift Truck

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The Side loader lift truck, also known as a Side loader Forklift is the most commonly used type of lift truck and is found in nearly all workplaces which require the use of a fork lift truck.

A Side loader Forklift Truck comes in many shapes, sizes and lifting capacities whether it’s a 4 wheeled Diesel to LPG powered machines with a lifting capacity up to 50 tonne. Most common Side loader Forklift types have a lifting capacity of up to 15000kgs.

  • 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

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