Industrial counterbalance lift truck N001

Awarding Body:

National Plant Operators Registration Scheme - NPORS

Training course type:

On-site training and assessment, On-site Experience Worker Test (EWT) assessment only

Novice training course duration:

1-5 days dependant on any previous experience

Novice candidate numbers:

Experience Worker Tests per day:

Variations:

A3 – Pedestrian counterbalance lift truck
B1 – Counterbalance lift truck up to and including 5 tonnes
B2 – Counterbalance lift over 5 tonne & up to 15 tonnes
B3 – Counterbalance lift truck over 15 tonnes
B4 – Stand on counterbalance lift truck

Card options:

5-year NPORS traditional card & certificate, 2-year CSCS trained operator red card

Minimum age:

Restrictions:

If required

Instructor:

Bertie Tupper & Tuppco instructors

What is industrial counterbalance forklift?

The counterbalance forklift features two forks at the front and has the ability to drive up close to a load to pick it up and move it. The name comes from the counterweight in the rear of the vehicle. This is to compensate for the heavy load being lifted at the front

Attachments:

Attachments training can be included – side shift

Recognised industries:

Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Construction, Marine, Industrial, Fencing, Landscaping, Civils, Highways, Quarrying, Environmental,

Known as:

Industrial counterbalance lift truck, lift truck, forklift, Material handler

Manufactures:

Manitou, Linde, Doosan, Toyota, Hyster

Functions:

Lifting loads, Pallets, Bulk material moving, Operate attachments