Construction Services Training Courses
NPORS – Industrial Counterbalanced Forklift Truck (N001)
The Sheffield College is proud to have partnered with Van-Elle Ltd to deliver first-class construction services training courses for businesses and individuals.
Course Outline
This course will teach you how to operate an industrial counterbalanced forklift truck safely and productively.
This course will provide you with knowledge and understanding of:
- Having a basic understanding of the industry, your responsibilities as a plant operator and the dangers of working in the industry
- Having a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for a particular machine to be used
- Locating and identifying the major components of the machine and explaining their functions
- Locating and identifying steering, driving and braking controls and being able to explain their functions
- Conducting all pre-operational checks in accordance with the manufacturer’s and their legislative requirements
- Safely mounting and dismounting the machine
- Starting and stopping the engine and safely moving the machine off and stopping it safely
- Configuring the machine for travel and manoeuvring it safely laden and unladen, in open and confined areas
- Conducting all the necessary safety checks at the work area
- Manoeuvring the machine to the work area and correctly configuring in readiness to carry out lifting and load handling tasks
- Lifting and transferring loads accurately and safely at different locations
- Loading and unloading external transport safely
- Fitting, adjusting and/or remove attachments
- Demonstrating knowledge and understanding of loading and unloading procedures for machine transportation
- Carrying out all end of shift and shut down procedures
For entrants that wish to apply for the NPORS Traditional Card, there is no requirement to do an NVQ qualification. If the CSCS Tested Logo is required on the card, entrants must ensure they have attended and passed the CITB Operatives Health, Safety and Environment Test within the last 2 years. AN NVQ must be completed within the next 2 years.
Delivery mode
Full Course – 5 day
Experienced Worker Test – 1 day
Class size
Full Course – 3 students
Experienced Worker Test – 4 students
Price
£275 per delegate
Get in touch
If you would like to discuss this training programme in more detail or wish to book a place, please get in touch.
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