CPCS A16 Industrial Forklift

Course Content

Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant operator.
Name and explain the purpose of principle components, the basic construction, controls and terminology.
Confirm with Manufacturer’s requirements as per the operators handbook, other types of information source and the relevant regulations and legislation.
Undertake all pre-use checks.
Configure and ready for travel.
Travel to and manoeuvre in confined spaces (with and without loads).
Configure and set for lifting and transferring duties.
Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services.
Lift and remove various loads up to the full working height of the forklift.
Transfer and place loads accurately at given locations.
Place and remove loads from a vehicle.
Maintain safe working situations.
Maintain safe and tidy working areas.
Carry out shut down and securing procedures.
Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting.