Description

When lifting on rough terrain, a traditional forklift or reach truck is usually neither safe nor efficient – that’s where a Rough Terrain Lift Truck comes in. The two-axle machine with heavy tread tires features a vertical mast or a telescopic boom as found on telehandlers.

It is specifically aimed at Plant Operators who require practical and theory-based training and assessment on a Rough Terrain Lift Truck and want to pursue a career in plant operations.

What You Will Learn:

• • Construction Safety Awareness
  • Roles and Responsibilities
  • Preparing for Work
  • Travelling and Manoeuvring
  • Setting up for Work
  • Working Tasks
  • Completing Work
  • Shutting Down
  • Theory Test Learning
  • Forklift Training.
  • Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an operator 
  • Have a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular machine to be used, and be familiar with other types of information sources and relevant legislation 
  • Be able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions
  • Be able to locate and identify steering, driving and braking controls and explain their functions 
  • Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturers and legislative requirements 
  • Safely mount and dismount the machine.
  • Start and stop the engine and safely move the machine off and stop it safely.
  • Configure the machine for travel and manoeuvre it safely laden and unladen, over varying terrain, rough ground, incline, in open and confined areas.
  • Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area
  •  Manoeuvre the machine to the work area and correctly configure in readiness to carry out lifting and handling tasks
  • Carry out lifting and load handling tasks
  • Lift and transfer loads accurately and safely at different locations
  • Load and unload external transport safely
  • Fit, adjust and or remove attachments
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of loading and unloading procedures for machine transportation 
  • Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures

Course Elements:

Course durations and tests will depend on which awarding body you require:

CPCS – The Construction Plant Competence Scheme is the most widely recognised accreditation scheme in the construction industry. Many organisations require that operators have CPCS cards, as part of their company policies. The A14 Rough Terrain course from CPCS will reward a red trained operator card on completion, enabling candidates to go on and undertake the relevant Level 2 Plant Operations NVQ to enable them to obtain a blue competence card.

NPORS – National Plant Operators Registration Scheme is a widely recognised accreditation specialising in the construction sector.  On successful completion of the course, delegates will receive a Red Competent Card which is valid for 2 years.  In that time delegates will be required to complete the relevant Level 2 Plant Operations NVQ in order to update their card to a Blue Competency Card.

In-House – If you need to provide additional safety elements to your employees, we can customise a training course to include all the elements and components that you require.

Who should attend?:

Candidates of all levels of ability and knowledge can attend our courses as we deliver full foundation training through to testing only.

Special requirements:

All candidates must have passed the CITB Construction Skills Health & Safety touch screen test within 2 years.