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NPORS N001 Industrial Counterbalanced Lift Truck
Essential training for safe, competent, and compliant lift truck operation
The NPORS N001 Industrial Counterbalanced Lift Truck course provides operators with the knowledge and practical skills required to operate counterbalanced lift trucks safely and efficiently in line with current legislation. Through a combination of classroom-based instruction and hands-on practical assessment, the course covers operator responsibilities, relevant health and safety law, hazard awareness, pre-use inspections, safe manoeuvring, load handling, stacking and de-stacking, and correct operating techniques.
On successful completion, candidates achieve a nationally recognised NPORS qualification, supporting employers in meeting health and safety obligations while improving workplace safety, reducing the risk of incidents, and increasing operational efficiency.
NPORS Industrial Counterbalanced Lift Truck (N001) Course Content
Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as a plant operator
- Have a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular machine to be used
- Be able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions
- Be able to locate and identify steering, driving and braking controls and explain their functions
- Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturers and legislative requirements
- Safely mount and dismount the machine
- Start and stop the engine and safely move the machine off and stop it safely
- Configure the machine for travel and manoeuvre it safely laden and unladen, in open and confined areas
- Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area
- Manoeuvre the machine to the work area and correctly configure in readiness to carry out lifting and load handling tasks
- Carry out lifting and load handling tasks
- Lift and transfer loads accurately and safely at different locations
- Load and unload external transport safely
- Fit, adjust and or remove attachments
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of loading and unloading procedures for machine transportation
- Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedure