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CPCS A16 Industrial Forklift Truck

industrial forklift truck

Course Aims

To provide thorough practical and theory training in operating an Industrial Forklift Truck, to enable the candidate to competently and safely carry out the role and pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.

 

Course Content

  • Name and explain the purpose of principle components, the basic construction, controls and terminology
  • Conform with manufacturers requirements as per the operators handbook, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation
  • Undertake all pre-use plant checks
  • Explain need and function of appropriate documentation
  • Configure and ready for travel
  • Travel to and Manoeuvre in confined spaces (with and without loads)
  • Configure and set for lifting and transferring duties
  • Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services
  • Lift and remove various loads using the full working height of the forklift
  • Transfer and place loads accurately at given locations
  • Place and remove loads from a vehicle
  • Maintain safe working situations
  • Maintain safe and tidy working areas
  • Carry out shut down and securing procedures
  • Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting

Duration of Training

Number of Training Days Required Novice
(Less than 1 years or no operational experience)
Number of Training Days Required if an Intermediate (1-2 Years Operational Experience)Number of training days required if experienced (2+ years operational experience)Test Only Option
4211/2

Test 

To achieve the Red CPCS Trained Operator Card candidates must pass both the CSCS touch screen H+S test (within the last 2 years) and the CPCS Theory Test and the Practical Test. 

 

Dates

1/2 Day

Dates on application. 

2 Days Split

08/04/2024 & 10/04/2024

07/05/2024 & 09/05/2024

19/08/2024 & 21/08/2024

3 Days

08/04/2024, 09/04/2024 & 10/04/2024

07/05/2024, 08/05/2024 & 09/05/2024

19/08/2024, 20/08/2024 & 21/08/2024

 

Location

Your Own Venue (Must meet CPCS specifications) Also available for on-site delivery. 

 

Costs:

TESTING ONLY (½DAY) 

Dates on application
£525.00 p/p *
CITB Grant Available - Please see CITB website or call for details.

EXPERIENCED (2 DAYS SPLIT) 

Dates on application
£795.00 p/p *
CITB Grant Available - Please see CITB website or call for details.

FORKLIFT NOVICE (4 DAYS)

Dates on application
£995.00 p/p * CITB Grant Available - Please see CITB website or call for details.

 

For more information on our CPCS A16 Industrial Forklift Truck training courses, give us a call today on 01189 700200 or use our enquiry form. We will go through your requirements and provide advice on what construction training courses best suit you.