Our Accredditations
Training for Reach Trucks
This lift truck, known as a reach truck, is specially designed to operate in warehouses where palletised goods are required to be lifted or lowered from high level racking. The reach trucks are also rated for particular loads at a maximum weight and forward centre of gravity. It is important for machine operators to understand the limitations of the machine they are operating, to maintain safety in the workplace. Our courses are designed to give your workers the accredited training they need to use the fork-lift efficiently and safely at all times.
Premises Requirements
- Reach truck in good working order and safe condition.
- A training room to carry out the classroom-based theory elements of the course.
- An area of approximately 30sqm to operate the Fork-lift, to conduct practical lessons and assessments.
- 30 or more empty pallets.
- Loads to lift, move & stack.
- Racking or loads that can be stacked at ground, eye & higher levels.
Course Requirements
Information on minimum training requirements for Reach Fork Lift Truck course is below:
- Novice: For candidates who have no experience of operating this type of lift truck.
- Experienced: For candidates with practical experience but no formal initial training (not listed on the NORS register).
- Refresher: For candidates requiring re-certification following expiry of their current certificate (already listed on the NORS register).
- Conversion: For candidates who have certification on one machine, that need to be trained, tested and certified on a different machine.
Key Benefits
- Candidates will be able to demonstrate safe operating procedures in accordance with the HSE Approved Code of Practice for the lift truck industry.
- Candidates will gain knowledge in safe handling techniques.
- Candidates will show an understanding of the relevant Health and Safety Regulations relating to Lift Trucks.
- Candidates will be able to show theoretical knowledge and demonstrate the practical skills required to operate a Lift Truck, under varying work and operating conditions, safely and efficiently.
- Candidates will demonstrate a practical understanding of the safety aspects of recharging or refuelling the Lift Truck.