Electric Pallet/Stacker Truck – Refresher

Ratios and Minimum Training Duration –

3:1:1 – Times can range from 4 Hours to 6 Hours and 30 Minutes

2:1:1 – Times can range from 3 Hours and 30 Minutes to 5 Hours

1:1:1 – Times can range from 2 Hours and 30 Minutes to 4 Hours

Objective

By the end of this course, candidates will be able to discuss and demonstrate:

∙Safe and efficient operation of a Pallet Truck within the workplace, including their duties under the Health and Safety at
Work Act 1974 and the risks associated with truck use.
∙Pre-use inspection, appropriate maintenance tasks and reporting processes.

∙Authorisation to operate arrangements.

Location

Classroom and practical training area. Suitable access to an appropriate practical training area must be available. The practical

training area must be clearly identified and protected, and should be segregated from normal working activities.

Equipment

A suitably maintained, appropriate truck, with sufficient palletised loads available for use during training. Session equipment is

detailed at the beginning of each session.

Candidate Specification

All candidates will have evidence of successfully attending adequate formal operator training on the type of equipment

intended for use during this training, and will be able to provide supporting documentation. Additionally, candidates should be

reasonably fit, both physically and mentally, have the learning ability and potential to become competent operators and be over

the minimum age of 16 years except in ports, where they must be at least 18 years old, unless they are undergoing a suitable

course of training, properly supervised by a competent person. Children under 16 should never operate lift trucks. Candidates

selected for this course should be reliable and have a responsible attitude towards the workplace

Who Should Attend the Course?

This course is aimed at personnel who are currently formally trained and have R.T.I.T.B certification or equivalent to operate

Electric Pallet/Stacker Trucks’s and who wish to refresh and reaffirm their driving skills.

What Will You Get From the RTITB Electric Pallet/Stacker Truck – Refresher Course?

Successful delegates will gain a better understanding of current relevant legislation, best practice and refresh their skills and

ability in the safe use of Electric Pallet/Stacker Truck in line with current approved methods and manufacturer’s instructions.