Forklift Truck Operations

Assessments: NPTC Practical Assessment

Award: NPTC Certification

Dates: This course is run subject to demand. Please contact us to express an interest.

Costs: Please contact us for further details.
 
This two day course, followed by the NPTC assessment is designed to meet the individual needs of employers and operators who use telescopic lift trucks.

The course fulfils the requirements of the Health and Safety Executive Codes of Practice for operator training.

The course will include instruction on:

  • Maintenance
  • Controls and instruments
  • Visual checks
  • Stability
  • Load centres
  • Rating and de-rating
  • Driving
  • Braking/accelerating
  • Position
  • Turning
  • Straightening
  • Pallet work
  • Loading
  • Stacking
  • Undercutting
  • Lorry/vehicle loading and unloading.

The NPTC qualification can be used as evidence for:


  • NVQ Level 2
  • Agriculture wages board craft certificate
  • Compliant with HSE and Iisurance companies

Requirements:

Writing materials
Own PPE to be worn
1 passport photo
Packed lunch, flask tea/coffee (alternatively refreshments can be bought from the restaurant on campus)

Accommodation is not available on campus but a list of hotels can be provided on request

Please note that we reserve the right to charge you full fees if you cancel your place on a course within two weeks prior to the course start date.

Riseholme College Enquiries and information:

shortcourses@lincoln.ac.uk

01522 895390

Riseholme College website