Forklift Training Instructor - Overview

Overview

Forklift Instructor Course

The RTITB Lift Truck Instructor course will provide candidates with the skills required to prepare and examine operators for the working environment of lift trucks. Candidates will be equipped to understand how to do this in accordance with agreed best practice.

Successful completion of the course will require candidates to pass an examination that covers basic operating skills, associated knowledge and practical instructional ability. The course concludes with an examination, which you must successfully complete in order to qualify as an RTITB Lift Truck Instructor. Successful candidates are eligible to register on the RTITB Register of Professional Instructors.

Enterprise provide the relevant forklift training to enable companies to have a designated member of your own team with the qualifications to train your staff on site.

10 day Novice Accredited Instructor

3 or 5 day Re-registration Accredited Instructor

5 day Conversion Accredited Instructor

Course content

Current Legislation - (HASAWA 1974 / PUWER 1998 / LOLER 1998 / ACOP L117)

Operator safety code

Basic Operating Skills Test to Instructor Standard

Instructional Techniques

The Role of the Instructor

Simple Job Analysis

Principles of Instruction

Preparation of a Syllabus

Skills Assessment

Classroom Lesson

Questions and Answers

Practical Lessons

Report Writing

Theoretical Assessment

Practical Assessment

Course outcome

On the completion of the training candidates will be able to:

Operate a forklift truck to the standard required for FLT truck instructors.

Structure training material into a logical sequence for developing knowledge and skills.

Adopt an effective style for teaching skills appropriate to the type of truck involved.

Adopt an objective and critical approach towards the effectiveness of the instruction.

Present the appropriate method of assessment to confirm candidate’s competence.

Assess candidate’s basic operating skills and knowledge in accordance with requirements.

Eligibility

10 Day Novice Instructor Course:

• Candidates must have passed an accredited (by an ABA member) Counterbalance operator course within 3 years of the instructor course start date.

• Candidates must have successfully completed and passed the full eTruck eLearning course within 3 years of the instructor course start date.

• Must have strong written skills and verbal communication skills.

3 Day Re-registration Course:

• Candidates must be a current RTITB Registered Instructor or hold an expired RTITB Instructor qualification (expiry within the last 12 months)

• Candidates must have successfully completed and passed the refresher eTruck eLearning course within 3 years of the instructor course start date.

5 Day Re-registration Course:

• Candidates must be a current RTITB Registered Instructor or hold an expired RTITB Instructor qualification (within the last 24 months). Note: if the RTITB qualification expired more than 24 months ago, you must complete a Novice Instructor Course.

• Candidates must have successfully completed and passed the refresher eTruck eLearning course within 3 years of the course start date.