Material Handling - Forklift Truck Operator Training
Professional training to National Standards
The training is carried out following ITSSAR/RTITB recommendations by a registered instructor.
- A maximum of three people trained per course
- Both a practical & knowledge test on completion
- Refresher or conversion training if requested
- Training predominantly practical
- Sufficient "hands-on" experience for each trainee
- Progressive and logically sequenced input
- Training off-the-job using company equipment
- Verification of trainee standards via the practical and knowledge test on conclusion
Our training is thorough. We do not cut corners. We train to nationally recognised standards, follow the Health and Safety Commission A.C.O.P. and ITSSAR recommendations.
Furthermore, we ensure all operators are trained to the limits of the job with the truck they are being trained on. We cater for novices and experienced operators on all types of truck.
Minimum Duration of Basic Forklift Truck Training
The following chart shows the recommended minimum training times for Basic training of operators of counterbalanced Industrial (rider -operated) trucks.
Mtt adhere to these timescales for all lift truck training.
- Minimum hours for novice operators
- Minimum practical instruction
- Minimum hours for existing operators
- Minimum practical instruction
| Trainer: Instructor: Truck Ratio | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 3:1:1 | 2 1:1 | 1:1:1 | |
| A | 371/2 hrs | 30 hrs | 22hrs |
| B | 311/2 hrs | 241/2 hrs | 17 hrs |
| C | 20 hrs | 161/2 hrs | 13 hrs |
| D | 15 hrs | 12 hrs | 9 hrs |
Mtt...for all types of truck...
- Counter Balance
- Reach Truck
- Rough Terrain
- Telescopic Handlers
- Pedestrian Pallet Stackers
- Side Loaders
- Man Up/Down Narrow Aisle
- 4 Way Reach Truck
Are your Operator's trained to this level?