Course Details
The RTITB Reach Truck operator training aims to provide delegates with a thorough understanding of the hazards associated with operating reach trucks. Learners attending this course will develop a working knowledge of how the various machines operate and to identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions, including weight limits, and to carry out an effective pre use check.
We are pleased to offer this course fully funded for eligible learners through the PLA funding scheme, working in collaboration with Coleg y Cymoedd. For further information, please read here.
On completion of the RTITB course, you will recieve a E-Card & PDF Certificate.
SELECTING THE RIGHT COURSE FOR YOU
Reach Truck up to 5,000kg (ABA category D1)
1 Day Course | Refresher Training (For students already in possession of a valid Reach Truck Qualification, due to expire)
2 Day Course | Conversion Training (For students already in possession of a valid Counterbalance Lift Truck Qualification, looking to convert to operating a Reach Truck)
3 Day Course | Experienced Training (For students with extensive experience in operating a Reach Truck that do not currently hold a valid qualification)
4 Day Course | Novice Training (For students with little or no prior experience operating a Reach Truck)
If you have any questions regarding which course you should attend, please contact the office in advance
Good understanding of written & spoken English
- Responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act, 1974, PUWER 98 & LOLER 98
- Operators Safety code
- Re-charging of Diesel, Gas or Electric Reach Truck
- Pre-use checks
- Factors affecting stability
- Motive and hydraulic controls of the Reach Truck
- Manoeuvring the Reach Truck in open and confined areas
- Stacking at different levels
- De-stacking with laden and un-laden pallets
- Working in and out of racking with the Reach Truck
On completion of this course, you will gain an RTITB accredited license, demonstrating the skills and knowledge required to operate a reach truck to an industry leading standard.
The awarding body RTITB issue all certificates via PDF format. This will be emailed to the course booking contact on successful completion of the course, once returned from RTITB.
This course will be assessed by a theory assessment and basic operator skills test.
3 Years
CITB Employer Network Contribution 50% of Course RRP
