Safecon - An Expert Provider of Forklift Courses

Safecon is a leading provider of Forklift Courses, and Forklift Training in Ireland.
At Safecon, we pride ourselves on giving the best quality, value & dedication to our clients nationwide.  Please review the course list for more details on our courses.  We are only a phone call away from helping you decide when course is best for you.

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Basic Forklift Course Details: 

Basic Forklift Training - Operating a forklift truck is a specialised skill. Many accidents are caused by untrained drivers operating trucks in ignorance of the special conditions that apply to forklifts. This five-day course is designed for beginners with little experience, who receive a certificate of qualification at the end of the course, provided they achieve the required standard in the theoretical and practical tests. A confidential assessment of each operator's abilities is also provided.

Basic Forklift Objective:

On completion of the course participants will be able to:

•   Operate a forklift truck safely, reducing the risk of injury to operators and pedestrians
•   Use safe operating habits
•   Explain the differences between a forklift truck and a car
•   Explain the consequences of taking certain kinds of chances
•   Load and unload safely
•   Refuel/recharge forklift trucks safely
•   Handle awkward loads 

Basic Forklift Programme:

• Daily inspection, take-over and maintenance
• Starting, stopping and steering
• Simple corners and manoeuvring
• Operation of hydraulic controls
• Weight assessment
• Handling pallets
• Manoeuvring in confined spaces
• Handling awkward loads
• Skill tests
• Theoretical Training
  
  •   Operator’s safety code
  •   Daily inspection
  •   Hydraulic systems
  •   Operating practices
  •   Written test
  •   Feedback 

Who should attend the Basic Forklift Course?

New drivers or drivers with little experience and no certification

Basic Forklift Pre-Course Requirements:

None 

Basic Forklift Assessment / Certification:   

On successful completion of the exam participants are awarded a Certificate of Completion which is  R.T.I.T.B / A.I.T.T. / I.T.S.S.A.R accredited 

Basic Forklift Duration:

5 Days

Basic Forklift Participation:

Maximum of 3