CPCS Training (A16) - Counterbalance/Industrial Forklift Course - Experienced Worker

Course Aims:
To provide high quality Theory training and testing in the safe and effective use of plant and machinery to enable the candidate to attain the CPCS Red Operator Card.

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.

Outcome:
On successful completion of the Theory & Practical tests the candidate is awarded the Red Trained Operators Card which is valid for two years.

Next Steps:
Register and complete the NVQ level 2 for the Blue Competent Operators Card which is valid for five years.

Pre-requisites
It is recommended that delegates have 2 or more years operational experience on the machine.