The Rough Terrain Counterbalance Forklift Truck is commonly used in industry outside for construction or agricultural use. Operators of the Rough Terrain Counterbalance Truck are required to hold a certificate of training which shows they have attended a training course and passed a test to a set national standard.

Durations

• Rough Terrain Novice Training: 5 days
• Rough Terrain Experienced Operator Training: 3 days
• Rough Terrain Conversion Training: 1 day
• Rough Terrain Refresher Training: 1 day
• Rough Telehandler Instructor Training: 10 days

What skill level are you?

• View our Skill Level Definitions page to find out.

Please contact us to ask about our retainer package services

How to Book

• To book Rough Terrain Fixed Mast training at a commercial premises - call the sales team on 01778 561161 or complete our on-line contact us form

Course Venue

• Commercial/ Private premises with access to a Rough Terrain Fixed Mast Counterbalance Forklift Truck.

Note: This course has been approved by the relevant accrediting bodies and complies with both the Health & Safety Executives Guidance HSG6 & Approved Code of Practice L117.

Safe-T-Solutions hold ITSSAR accreditation and NPORS accreditation and and are able to offer Forklift truck training at customer premises around the UK. Certificates can be restricted to "in-house" to suit the job role of the operator or nationally accredited with ITTSAR or NPORS.

Course Content

• Responsibilities under the Health & safety at Work Act, 1974, PUWER 98 & LOLER 98
• Operators Safety code
• Battery maintenance, charging procedures and re-fuelling
• Pre-use checks of Rough terrain Counterbalance
• Factors affecting stability on the Rough Terrain Fixed Mast Counterbalance
• Motive and hydraulic controls on the Counterbalance - Fixed Mast
• Manoeuvring in open and confined areas
• Stacking at different levels in open and confined areas
• De-stacking with laden and un-laden pallets
• Lorry Loading and unloading
• Rated Capacity

Course Assessment

• Theoretical assessment of 5 open and 20 multiple choice questions, which can be conducted orally where language barriers or literacy difficulties exist.
• Practical Test of basic operating skills, confirming skills taught on the Forklift training course

Course Certification:

• PDF ITSSAR accredited certificate - no extra charge
• Printed ITSSAR accredited certificate £4
• Credit card style photo ID card - £10 + vat (+ £2 for second truck to be added at the same time)
• NPORS accredited certificate & photo ID card - £25