RTITB - B1-Rider Counterbalance Forklift Truck including 5 tonne course syllabus.

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.

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.

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.

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

Written assessment

Practical training and assessment.