RTITB - B1-Rider Counterbalance Forklift Truck including 5 tonne
Is the B1-Rider Counterbalance Forklift Truck including 5 tonne course accredited by an official body?
Yes, this course is accredited and certified by Road Transport Industry Training Board (RTITB). This means every training provider advertising this course on this site must be an approved centre. In most cases the awarding body will audit the centre to ensure the correct standard of teaching.
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Category: Forklift · Level: Beginner
The RTITB Forklift Training Course Counterbalance Conversion Operator course is designed for those with an existing qualification in one category, but requires either a different type of machine or a different licence within the same machine type e.g. B1 Counterbalance licence (up to 5 tonnes) being converted to include the B2 Counterbalance licence (5-15 tonnes). Our open courses provide training on a counterbalance forklift up to a 5000 kg lifting capacity.
How long is the RTITB - B1-Rider Counterbalance Forklift Truck including 5 tonne certificate valid for?
The RTITB B1-Rider Counterbalance Forklift Truck including 5 tonne course certificate has 3 years validity.
It is recommended that you check with your course tutor for information on RTITB - B1-Rider Counterbalance Forklift Truck including 5 tonne refresher courses and their recommended frequency, or the next-step qualification.
Who is the RTITB - B1-Rider Counterbalance Forklift Truck including 5 tonne course designed for?
This course is for operators with little or no previous experience using a counterbalance forklift truck - the RTITB course complies with the standards set in accordance with the HSE Code of Practice L117. This course enables successful operators to use any counterbalance forklift up to a 5000 kg lifting capacity (with authorisation) anywhere in the UK.
What subjects does the RTITB - B1-Rider Counterbalance Forklift Truck including 5 tonne course cover?
Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
PUWER 98 (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 98)
LOLER 98 (Lifting Operations and Lift Equipment Regulations 98)
L117 - Rider-operated lift trucks (ACOP & Guidance)
Care of Batteries/Diesel/LPG trucks
Lifting Principals
Stability factors
Principals of counterbalance fork lift trucks
Steering operations - forward & reverse
Steering operations in confined areas
Pallet handling; picking up, setting down, transporting
Stacking and de-stacking loads at different heights (Various methods)
Vehicle loading & un-loading procedures
Daily maintenance checks
Satisfactory completion of Practical and Theory based assessment
How is the RTITB - B1-Rider Counterbalance Forklift Truck including 5 tonne course assessed?
Written assessment
Practical training and assessment.