RTITB Counterbalance Forklift Conversion

The RTITB Reach Forklift Conversion operator training will give you the skills to operate the vehicle safely and efficiently. This course is for operators who currently use a different machine category and wish to convert to Counterbalance forklift.

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RTITB Counterbalance Forklift Conversion


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Aims & Objectives 

The RTITB Counterbalance Truck Operator Conversion training course will enable you to convert your licence to operate a counter balance forklift safely and efficiently, carry out a pre-use inspection, and recall the causes of truck and load instability. 

Course Content 

  • Lift truck controls and instruments

  • Starting/moving/stopping and steering the truck

  • Operation of hydraulic controls

  • On/off ramp driving

  • Vehicle loading and unloading

  • Stacking and un-stacking

  • Lift truck stability

  • The operators’ safety code

Please note we have a B1 (up to 5 tonne) machine at our Wymondham centre, other machines will need to be done at your premises using your machine.  

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