Course Summary
Course Category: Employment / Lifelong Learning
Successful completion of this course will certify you to operate safely and efficiently in accordance with the Manufacturers Guidelines and the Code of Practice for Forklift Truck Operators, as laid down in the 2005 Health Safety and Welfare at Work Act.
PLEASE NOTE: YOU DO NOT NEED A VALID SAFEPASS TO ATTEND THIS COURSE
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Manual Handling
RTITB - Forklift Reach Operator Certificate
RTITB - Forklift Counterbalance Operator Certificate
Power Pallet Truck
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
Further Research
Career Progression
Course developed to provide learners with the skills required to work as a general operative, ground workers, plant & heavy goods operators in the construction industry, or to progress onto further education and training in Logistics & Distribution.