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AITT ACCREDITED TRAINING – IN HOUSE – ONSITE
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Counterbalance Conversion Course Training
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We offer fully accredited or in-house counterbalance conversion courses throughout
Port Talbot, Neath, Swansea, Bridgend, Barry, Cardiff, Newport, Cwmbran, Abergavenny, Ross on Wye, Ammanford, Llandeilo, Carmarthen, St Clears, Narberth, Tenby, Tenby, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Bristol, Bath, Monmouthshire, Yate, Swindon and surrounding Areas.
The Counterbalance Conversion Courses can be AITT accredited or In-House and are fully recognised by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) and provide candidates with the relevant practical skills and knowledge required to correctly yet safely operate a wide variety of Counterbalance Forklift Trucks within the workplace.
BR Forklift Training Services can provided counterbalance forklift training for all industry sectors, private individuals and corporate clients as well as conversions from a foreign licence to UK accreditation or in-house certification to the ACOP L117 standards.
As with all available courses we can train anywhere within the UK onsite. We also cover all shift patterns at no extra cost.
[/vc_column_text][mk_padding_divider size=”89″ visibility=”hidden-sm”][vc_row_inner is_fullwidth_content=”false” visibility=”hidden-sm”][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][mk_image src=”https://brforklifttrainingservices.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/in-house-forklift-training-providers.jpg” image_size=”full” align=”center” margin_bottom=”0″][mk_divider style=”thin_solid” divider_width=”custom_width” custom_width=”426″ thin_single_color=”#fdc502″ thickness=”7″ margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”0″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][mk_image src=”https://brforklifttrainingservices.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/counterbalance-forklift-training.jpg” image_size=”full” align=”center” margin_bottom=”0″ crop=”false”][mk_divider style=”thin_solid” divider_width=”custom_width” custom_width=”426″ thin_single_color=”#fdc502″ thickness=”7″ margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”0″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][mk_image src=”https://brforklifttrainingservices.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/diesel-counterbalance-forklift.jpg” image_size=”full” margin_bottom=”0″ crop=”false”][mk_divider style=”thin_solid” divider_width=”custom_width” custom_width=”426″ thin_single_color=”#fdc502″ thickness=”7″ margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”0″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][mk_page_section bg_color=”#003164″ bg_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_stretch=”true” min_height=”0″ padding_top=”0″ padding_bottom=”0″ sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][vc_row_inner is_fullwidth_content=”false” visibility=”hidden-sm”][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][mk_custom_box bg_color=”#ffffff”][mk_fancy_title color=”#003164″ size=”18″ font_weight=”bold” txt_transform=”uppercase” margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”none” align=”center”]Counterbalance Novice Training[/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text align=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1569346190030{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]The Counterbalance Novice Training course are for candidates with no previous experience. This course will run from 3 to 5 days depending on the number of candidates with a maximum training ratio of 3 candidates per instructor.[/vc_column_text][/mk_custom_box][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][mk_custom_box bg_color=”#ffffff”][mk_fancy_title color=”#003164″ size=”18″ font_weight=”bold” txt_transform=”uppercase” margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”none” align=”center”]Counterbalance Refresher Training[/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text align=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1569346208256{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]The Counterbalance Refresher Course is for candidates who need to refresh their skills after expiry of accreditation or due to an accident or incorrect operating as deemed by employers. This is a 1 day course with a maximum training ratio of 3 candidates per instructor.[/vc_column_text][/mk_custom_box][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][mk_custom_box bg_color=”#ffffff”][mk_fancy_title color=”#003164″ size=”18″ font_weight=”bold” txt_transform=”uppercase” margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”none” align=”center”]Counterbalance Experience Training[/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text align=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1529478765434{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]The Counterbalance Conversion Course is for candidates who wish to convert from another accreditation to the counterbalance lift truck. This course is a 1 day course and requires the candidates to have trained previously on another machine type to qualify.[/vc_column_text][/mk_custom_box][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][mk_page_section bg_color=”#003164″ min_height=”0″ padding_top=”120″ padding_bottom=”120″ sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][mk_fancy_title color=”#ffffff” size=”30″ txt_transform=”uppercase” letter_spacing=”2″ margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”Ubuntu” font_type=”google” align=”center”]About the Counterbalance Conversion Course[/mk_fancy_title][mk_divider style=”thin_solid” divider_width=”custom_width” custom_width=”60″ thin_single_color=”#fdc502″ thickness=”3″ margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”60″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1547382694922{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Our ITSSAR Fork Lift Truck Operator Course – Conversion Course (Counterbalance) delivers a minimum of 1 to 2 days of instruction and is designed to instruct up to a maximum of 3 delegates , providing the skills needed to operate the counterbalance fork lift truck safely and efficiently, carry out a pre-use inspection & recall and explain the causes of truck and load instability.
This course is for forklift operators with previous accreditation using another type of forklift truck like a Reach Truck as an example – the ITSSAR course complies with the standards set out in accordance with the HSE Code of Practice L117 (ACOP). This course enables successful operators to use any counterbalance forklift up to a 5000 kg lifting capacity (with authorisation) anywhere within the UK.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1705518878168{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]
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Course title:
[/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1547382763764{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Lift Truck Basic Conversion Operator Course[/vc_column_text][mk_fancy_title color=”#003164″ size=”16″ txt_transform=”uppercase” letter_spacing=”4″ margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”Ubuntu” font_type=”google” responsive_align=”left”]
Course aim:
[/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1547382806338{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]To teach the basic skill requirements and associated job safety knowledge to operators converting from another lift truck type or group to another[/vc_column_text][mk_fancy_title color=”#003164″ size=”16″ txt_transform=”uppercase” letter_spacing=”4″ margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”Ubuntu” font_type=”google” responsive_align=”left”]
Course elements:
[/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1566150174956{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]The course will comprise theoretical and practical instruction covering the following:-
1.Responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, PUWER 98 & LOLER 98
2. Operators Safety Code
3. Battery maintenance and charging procedures / refueling procedures
4. Pre-use checks
5. Factors affecting stability
6. Motive controls
7. Hydraulic controls
8. Maneuvering in open and confined areas
9. Stacking at different levels
10. De-stacking with laden and unladen pallets
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Knowledge:
[/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1566150234246{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]On completion of training candidates will have a theoretical understanding of the following:-
1. Responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, PUWER 98 & LOLER 98.
2. Operators safety code
3. Battery maintenance and charging procedures / refueling procedures
4. Pre-use checks
5. Factors affecting stability
6. Stacking and destacking in open and confined areas
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Operator Skill:
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1. Drive and operate the lift truck safely and efficiently
2. Stack and destack at various levels in a safe and competent manner
3. Carry out pre-use checks to ensure the equipment is in a safe condition
4. Carry out battery maintenance and charging procedures
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Who should attend this course:
[/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1547382858557{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Delegates who hold basic skills certification who wish to operate another lift truck type or group[/vc_column_text][mk_fancy_title color=”#003164″ size=”16″ txt_transform=”uppercase” letter_spacing=”4″ margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”Ubuntu” font_type=”google” responsive_align=”left”]
Course duration:
[/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1705518898622{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]This course is typically between 1 and 2 days dependent on the number of trainees attending the course and the machine type they are converting from and too. The most common conversion courses are counterbalance to reach truck which typically takes up to two days or reach to counterbalance typically 1 day. AITT accredited courses for lift trucks are strictly a maximum of 3 delegates to one instructor on one machine to ensure the training meets the Approved Code of Practice L117.[/vc_column_text][mk_fancy_title color=”#003164″ size=”16″ txt_transform=”uppercase” letter_spacing=”4″ margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”Ubuntu” font_type=”google” responsive_align=”left”]
Certification:
[/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1705518944665{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Successful delegates will receive a Conversion operator certificate of basic skill and ability endorsed by AITT with their registration number on to the (ACORNS) Database.
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Training material:
[/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1546289001844{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Delegates will receive relevant course handouts to support theoretical knowledge gained to include the following:
Operators Safety Code
Lifting Operations Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER)
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)
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Locations covered:
[/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1705519003353{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Local areas covered: for counterbalance forklift training:
Port Talbot, Neath, Swansea, Bridgend, Barry, Cardiff, Newport, Cwmbran, Abergavenny, Ross on Wye, Ammanford, Llandeilo, Carmarthen, St Clears, Narberth, Tenby, Tenby, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Bristol, Bath, Monmouthshire, Yate, Swindon and surrounding areas.
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What your candidates will need:
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Hi Viz vest or jacket/coat. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=”true” css=”.vc_custom_1546290021028{background-color: #003164 !important;}”][vc_column][mk_padding_divider size=”80″ visibility=”hidden-sm”][mk_fancy_title color=”#aaaaaa” size=”16″ txt_transform=”uppercase” letter_spacing=”4″ margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”Ubuntu” font_type=”google” align=”center”]
Counterbalance Forklift Courses
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