NPTC Award in Land Based Telescopic Fork Lift Truck Operations – Level 1
This two-day course aims to prepare participants for the NPTC Certificate of Competence in Telescopic Forklift (RTF) Handling. The course also includes assessment to be arranged on a separate day.
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Who is this course for?
This two-day course aims to prepare participants for the NPTC Certificate of Competence in Telescopic Forklift (RTF) Handling. The course also includes assessment to be arranged on a separate day.
Entry Requirements
The minimum age for a candidate taking this course is 16 years. You should preferably have knowledge of agricultural machinery.
What will you learn?
The course will cover:
- The relevant legal requirements
- How to avoid the potential dangers of lift truck operations
- Essential maintenance
- Changing attachments
- Handling bulk loads
- Handling palletised loads
- Manoeuvring in confined space
- Working on rough terrain
How will you learn?
This course will be delivered on on-site.
What will you need to bring with you?
You will be required to supply your own:
- Steel toe-capped boots/wellingtons
- Boiler suit
- Writing materials
- Lunch (there will be facilities on site if you wish to purchase your lunch here)
How will you be assessed?
There is a practical assessment, lasting approximately two hours, which is taken on a separate day from the training. Tests are organised by NPTC.
Where next?
Derby College offers a range of one-day, weekend and evening courses relating to Agriculture and a wide variety of other land-based topics – please see the Derby College Part-time Prospectus for a full list and details.
Who do you contact for more information?
For more information contact Derby College on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk
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Course Information Last Updated On: October 14, 2021 6:43 pm