The aim of the course is to:
Provide the candidate with the basic knowledge and practical skills involved in operating a Side Loader
The objectives of the course are to enable delegates to
- Carry out a pre-start inspection
- Load and unload vehicles
- Understand the causes of instability of truck and load
- Demonstrate an understanding of responsibilities under relevant legislation
- Use jacks to stabilise machine (if applicable)
- Operate the machine safely and correctly in accordance with manufacturers’ manual and instructions and accepted good practice
Course summary:
- Relevant regulations/legislation
- Introduction to machine
- Controls and instruments
- Limitations of use
- Load weight assessment
- Forklift truck stability
- Components and main truck type
- Driving a side loader lift truck
- Refuelling/recharging procedures
- Rated capacity chart
- Use of jacks (if applicable)
- Pre-start inspection/maintenance
- Emergency controls
- Operator’s safety code
- Handling loaded/unloaded pallets
- Working within a racking system
- Bulk stacking
- Vehicle loading/unloading
- Introduction to hydraulics
Course Duration – Depending on Accreditation & Experience
Certification – NPORS, STS Group In-house Certification