Learn to drive and get certified in Counterbalance and Power Pallet forklifts OR Reach truck and Power Pallet Forklifts. This course is suitable for beginners and the most popular choice by learners and employers. Training Support Grants are accepted from the Department of Social Protection for this course.
ISM Training Services specialise in providing accredited training for both private and business customers to ensure they receive their Forklift Certification. Read our forklift Frequently Asked Questions or learn more about our Forklift Training Courses.
Over the first five days, you will focus on either Counterbalance or Reach Truck training. After that, you will top up your skills with additional training, including Power Pallet Truck most warehouse environments. We will arrange your Power Pallet Truck and Manual Handling.
Our new purpose-built Forklift Training Centre is fully equipped with the latest Counterbalance and Power Pallet trucks OR Reach truck and Power Pallet Forklifts. All ISM Forklift and Warehouse Training is accredited, and instructors are approved by the RTITB.
Who Should Attend?
This course is for beginners looking to acquire the basic operating skills and certification necessary to operate the two most common forklifts – Counterbalance and Power Pallet trucks OR Reach truck and Power Pallet Forklifts – in a safe and competent manner as outlined in Irish Health & Safety Legislation , such as the Code of Practice: Safe Use of Industrial Trucks.
What Qualifications Will I Receive?
All trainees will receive an ISM Certificate on successful completion of the course. The training provides the qualification to operate the two most common types of forklifts – Counterbalance and Power Pallet – in a safe and competent manner as outlined in Irish Health & Safety Legislation.
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Course Programme
- Introduction to the two forklifts
- Pre-use inspection and take over maintenance
- Controls and instruments
- Weight assessment
- Starting, moving off and stopping
- Handling both laden and unladen pallets
- Operation of the hydraulic controls
- Stacking and de-stacking – free standing and in racking
- Practical test of basic operating skills
- Written test of operating knowledge
