Course details

To provide learners with the knowledge and skill to be able to instruct others on the safe operation of forklift trucks

Course objectives:

  • On completion of this course learners will be able to:
  • Understand the requirements of the legislation and the Code of Practise that apply to forklift operation
  • Carry out pre- inspection checks on a range of forklifts
  • Be able to develop and present a forklift training course
  • Be able to demonstrate forklift operation skills effectively
  • Be able to assess forklift operation skills

Course contents:

  • Legislation/ Code of Practise
  • Accident prevention Accident analysis
  • Forklift Truck familiarisation, battery care & maintenance
  • Forklift Inspections
  • Forklift Hazards
  • Instructor Responsibilities
  • Principles of Instruction
  • Job Task Analysis
  • Presentation skills
  • Demonstration skills
  • Setting up, conducting and marking the Basic Operating Skills Tests
  • External assessment and examination
Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Qualtec Safety Trainers & Consultants

Qualtec was established by Sean Kelleher in 1993. Sean has a Science Degree from, NUI Maynooth, a Masters in Industrial Engineering from UCD, an MBA from the Smurfitt School of Business, a Higher Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health from DCU and a Postgraduate Degree in Adult and Community Education from NUI Maynooth.

He started out as an ISO 9001 Consultant and assisted approximately 150 companies achieve accreditation. He then moved into Health and Safety and has assisted approximately 30 companies achieve OHSAS 18001 accreditation.

He has delivered health & safety programmes such as Manual Handling, Fire Safety, Safety, Health & Welfare at Work, Abrasive Wheels to countless inpiduals in every business sector. In recent years he has moved into the area of training trainers particularily in the area of health & safety.

Qualtec are now recognised as the leading Irish provider of Instructor programmes. These include, Manual Handling, Abrasive Wheels, Forklift and Occupational First Aid.

Qualtec are a FETAC quality assured provider and are on the National Register of Trainers.

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