CPCS Reach Truck (A18)

Accreditation

CPCS

Course Duration

2-4 Days depending on experience

Valid for

2 years

Course Information

This CPCS training course is aimed at people who require a formal qualification for operating a Reach Truck Forklift.

We will conduct a learner analysis to identify the duration of training required for those with limited or no experience, whereas experienced operators can attend a two-day experienced worker course.

CPCS Reach Truck Forklift (A18) Course Content

Through a combination of targeted training and experience, an individual with the reach truck will be able to:

  • Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role ad responsibilities as a plant operator
  • Name and explain the purpose of principal components, the basic construction, controls and terminology
  • Conform with manufacturer’s requirements as per the operator’s handbook, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation
  • Undertake all pre-use checks
  • Explain need and function of appropriate documentation
  • Configure and set for travel
  • Travel to and manoeuvre in confined spaces (with and without loads)
  • Configure and ready for lifting and transferring duties
  • Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services
  • Lift and remove various loads up to the full working height of the forklift
  • Transfer and place loads accurately at given locations
  • Place and remove loads from a vehicle
  • Maintain safe working situations
  • Maintain safe and tidy working areas
  • Carry out shut down and securing procedures
  • Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting

Entry Requirements

Learners must have passed the Operatives Health, Safety and Environment Test within the last 2 years, prior to course start date.

Good understanding of spoken and written English.

To book this course

Call us on 0115 8970 529

Assessment & Certification

Assessment

Mixture of classroom-based teaching and practical exercises, followed by one day assessment - CPCS technical tests.

Certification

Learners will receive a Red CPCS Trained Operator Card on passing the CPCS technical tests, valid for two years.

CPCS Blue Card

After gaining on-site experience, you must complete an NVQ level 2 - Plant Operations - Preparing and operating reach trucks within two years to apply for the blue CPCS Competence Card which is renewable every five years.

Blue Competence Card

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Grants and Funding

Grants against the cost of your CPCS training and testing are available for eligible employers. 

For further information please visit: https://essentialsiteskills.co.uk/funding