Course overview
This qualification is suitable for learners from 16+ who wish to develop knowledge, understanding and skills in fork lift truck operations within the warehousing and distribution sector.Target audience:This Qualification is designed for learners who wish to develop their knowledge and skills in Fork Lift Truck operations in the warehousing and distribution sector and will enable them to work safely, effectively and efficiently in the workplace. The qualification will suit a number of different needs including; those who use or will be using a forklift truck in warehousing, those looking to progress into work and it will also suit those currently in employment looking to enhance/update their skills.Description:This Qualification is designed for learners who wish to develop their knowledge and skills in Fork Lift Truck operations in the warehousing and distribution sector and will enable them to work safely, effectively and efficiently in the workplace. The qualification will suit a number of different needs including; those who use or will be using a forklift truck in warehousing, those looking to progress into work and it will also suit those currently in employment looking to enhance/update their skills.This Qualification is intended to offer learners involved in fork lift truck operations the opportunity to achieve a recognised national qualification that reflects the national standards for the type(s) of role(s) they perform. It is relevant for persons involved with all aspects of fork lift truck operations in the warehousing and distribution.The Qualification aims to:• Assess the learner’s knowledge and understanding across a range of fork lift truck activities• Assess the learner’s ability to effectively operate a fork lift truck in a warehousing environment• Assess the learner’s ability to review and develop their own practices and carry out a range of tasks to the required industry standardimprove awareness of health and safety legislation and how individuals can contribute to the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) agenda.To achieve this qualification, learners must attain in total a minimum of 12 credits, from the 6 mandatory units:• Prepare the fork lift truck for driving or manoeuvring• Operate, move or manoeuvre the fork lift truck• Select, transfer and position loads using a fork lift truck• Undertake post operational checks on fork lift trucks• Load the container, vehicle, vessel or craft using a fork lift truck• Unload the container, vehicle, vessel or craft using a fork lift truck
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