Reach Truck Training

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Reach fork lift trucks are among the most widely utilized vehicles in warehousing, distribution, and various business operations. Their ability to steer 90 degrees and maneuver in tight spaces makes reach trucks ideal for smaller warehouses or environments with closely spaced racking. 

To ensure safe and efficient reach truck operations, operators must undergo comprehensive forklift training. This training is essential for developing the necessary skills to operate these machines competently. By the end of the course, participants should understand the importance of operator training and successfully complete a basic operatives skills test as outlined in the HSE publication Rider-Operated Lift Trucks, Approved Code of Practice (L117). 

The course accommodates a maximum of 3 delegates to facilitate effective health and safety training.

Theory

In order to ensure a safe working environment, it is essential to undergo forklift training, which covers the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 – outlining the duties of both employers and employees. Additionally, the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) and the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) are critical components of health and safety training. Understanding the principle of counterbalance, rated capacity, and load centres is vital. Operators must also be aware of the causes of instability of lift-trucks and loads, adhere to the operators safety code, and review relevant films as part of their preparation for the theory test.

Practical

As part of the practical training, participants will carry out pre-use inspection checks, learn about refuelling or battery charging and maintenance, and practice basic and advanced steering techniques, including navigating chicanes and confined areas. The training will also cover elementary use of hydraulic controls, loading and unloading vehicles (if required), and utilizing industrial racking systems. For those involved in reach truck operations, training will include the use of free-standing stacks (if required) and stacking and de-stacking at all levels from ground to high levels. Finally, operators will complete a practical skills test to demonstrate their proficiency.

Novice course (up to 5 days) From £695.00 +VAT per person. This forklift training is designed for candidates who have no experience with counterbalance forklift truck operations and need to gain essential skills and industry certification for a Counterbalance Fork Lift Truck. 

Refresher (1 day) From £225.00 +VAT per person. This course is ideal for candidates who already possess or have previously held a valid certification for a counterbalance forklift truck and need to brush up their skills, ensuring they meet necessary health and safety training standards. 

Experienced course (up to 3 days) From £495.00 +VAT per person. This training is tailored for candidates who already have some experience in counterbalance forklift truck operations and wish to enhance their skills and gain further certification.

It’s critical for every business to Keep it Legal! Our experience and knowledge of the industry, combined with our expert training provision in forklift training and health and safety training, can ensure that you remain compliant with your operational responsibilities. For instance, if your forklift operator’s certificates are out of date, you could face a fine for non-compliance – recently issued fines are in excess of half a million pounds. Additionally, proper training in reach truck operations is essential to avoid such penalties.

Candidates will undertake a multiple-choice theory test and a practical skills test set to industry standards, specifically focusing on forklift training and health and safety training. A certificate relevant to the level of training undertaken will be awarded upon successful completion. As an accredited training company, we offer several levels of certification for your staff: 

BRITTOp National skilled operator photo ID card & certification (additional £25+VAT per person). This enables the trainee to operate (with permission) anywhere in the UK. The certificate is valid throughout the UK and will be recognized by both employment agencies and prospective employers. 

NOTLS (National Operators Training & Licensing Scheme) ID card and certificate as above for an additional £35+VAT. 

DSW Training Ltd Basic Trained certificated (in-house) training which allows the delegates to operate at your company premises only, focusing on reach truck operations.