Winners of IITD/FAS Training Company
of the Year 2008

Forklift Conversion Training

Course Aim:    

This one-day course is designed for experienced operators who already hold a certificate in forklift driving.  The course is to convert to a Counter balance truck from a Reach truck or vice versa. All of our instructors are trained & registered by the RTITB (Road Transport Industrial Training Board).

Course Objectives:

On completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate safe operating skills.
• Avoid danger to people and property.
• List the key features of relevant legislation.

Course Content:

• Operation of hydraulic controls.
• Weight assessment.
• Handling of pallets.
• Manoeuvring in confined spaces.
• Handling awkward loads.
• Written tests.
• Skill tests.
• Operator’s safety code.
• Daily inspection, take over & maintenance.
• Hydraulic systems.
• Operating systems.
• Controls and instruments.
• Starting, stopping and steering.
• Simple corners & manoeuvring.

Training Methods:

• Classroom presentation on multimedia, supplemented by videos, and flipchart discussions throughout the course.
• Practical demonstrations and applications using the forklift.
• Course handouts, training records, evaluation forms are also provided and used.

Course Attendance:

• Maximum of 3 participants.
• 1 day duration depending on requirements.

For further information please call us in Dublin or Cork or e-mail info@phoenixsafety.ie.

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