High and mid-Level Order Picker

The High Level Order Picker Truck, also known as HLOP, is used within warehousing operations, allowing operators to lift a pallet to heights of over 3 metres, where they can ‘Pick’ single or small numbers of items rather than complete pallets from racked pallets.

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

     COURSE DURATION

• Novice Course(3-5 Days 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)
• 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 & 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

• Available class room area for the theory and enough space for practical training
• You will be tested on your knowledge with both a theory test and practical Test.