Pre-course Requirements
Delegates must have passed the appropriate HS&E test within the last two years prior to attending this course
Don’t panic, we can help with organising your exam at our test centre in Brownhills.
Course Overview
The A16 Industrial Counterbalance course is delivered through a combination of classroom-based tutorials and practical training.
Course Structure
- Name and explain the purpose of principle components, the basic construction, controls and terminology
- Conform with manufacturers requirements as per the operators handbook, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation
- Undertake all pre-use plant checks
- Explain need and function of appropriate documentation
- Configure and ready for travel
- Travel to and Manoeuvre in confined spaces (with and without loads)
- Configure and set for lifting and transferring duties
- Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services
- Lift and remove various loads using 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
Course Duration
The level of course required will be determined upon application and confirmation of an individual’s experience.
Novice Course Dates
- Available upon request
*Contact us for Intermediate and Experienced dates.
Course Cost
- £1,050 + vat
Location
Midland Plant Training and Testing, Brownhills, WS8 7DL
Course Completion
Successful candidates will receive a CPCS Red Trained Operators card which is valid for two years.
Please note – candidates who have held a red trained operator’s card previously must advise upon booking as additional requirements may be requested by CPCS in order to regain this licence type.
Upgrade/Renewing your CPCS red Trained Operators Card
Candidates are required to complete the appropriate competency NVQ prior to your cards expiry in order to upgrade/renew the red trained operator’s licence.
Midland Plant Training can offer this assessment so please speak with our training advisors for any advice you may need.
We recommend you look to upgrade/renew your Trained Operator licence 4 months before your licence is due to expire.
Apply For This Course
MPTT has a dedicated workforce that includes a hand picked team of expert trainers, testers, assessors and administration staff committed to providing expert training and advice that ensures our customers receive first class service every time.
Speak to a member of our team, we’d love to hear from you!
Call: 01543 899706 or email enquiries@mptt.co.uk