COUNTER BALANCE B1 & B2

(We only conduct on-site Training)

A counterbalance forklift is the most common type of truck used in the UK. The counterbalance truck works using a counterbalance weight design, where there load carried at the front of the machine is offset by the weight at the rear. We provide training on the following categories:

• B1 – up to 5000kg
• B2 – 5001kg to 15000kg

Courses for this truck include Novice, Experienced Operator, Refresher and conversion.

COURSE DURATION

• Novice Course(5 Day engagement)
• Refresher Course(1 day)
• Experienced Course (2-3 Days)
• Conversion Course (1)

COURSE AVAILABILITY

• Maximum of 3 Trainees on each course

Course participants are expected to have learnt the following Theoretical skills at the end of their Course.

THEORY

• Introduction & Aims
• Current Legislation, including:
  • Health & Safety at Work Act Etc 1974;
  • PUWER & LOWER Regulation 1998
  • Approve code of practice (ACOP) L117
• Responsibility of the operator
• Operational Safety Code – “Safety in Working With Lift Trucks”
• Basic Hydraulic & Electrical systems
• Refuelling / Recharging
• Daily Safety Checks & Maintenance
• Site Safety
• Stability Control
• Centre of Gravity of the load & Centre of the truck
• Capacity plates (reading & understanding.)
• Specific hazards & controls.
• Vehicle loading and unloading theory

Course participants are expected to have learnt the following practical skills at the end of their Course.

PRACTICAL SKILL

• Risk Assessment
• Controls and Instrument
• Pre-Use Inspection
• Basic Manoeuvring
• Advanced Manoeuvring
• Handling laden and unladen pallets
• Stacking & De-stacking (Free & Racking)
• Racking inspection
• Hydraulic Controls
•  Load Assessment
• Driving on/off ramps
• Battery care and maintenance
• Risk Assessment
• Vehicle Loading and unloading
• Practical Examinations

IMPORTANT 

•  All training is offered following a safety brief
• You will be tested on your knowledge with both a theory test and practical Test.
• We conduct in-house and ITSSAR Accredited training courses