Counterbalance & Reach Training
You will learn all of the basic counterbalance skills that form the foundation for safe forklift operation.
Our counterbalance and reach courses are designed for beginners who wish to learn the basics of forklift operation, with training available at A&M’s training centre or on site at customer premises.
Course Content
The courses are typically 5-day courses conducted with a maximum of 3 trainees. However, courses can be conducted over a shorter duration with fewer trainees:
- 2 trainees can be trained on a 4-day course.
- 1 trainee can be trained on a 3-day course.
We set out to teach as much as possible on our novice courses, utilising our resources to their full potential to bring you up to the standard expected by ITSSAR and the warehousing industry.
Furthermore, our courses are accredited by ITSSAR, recognised nationally for Counterbalance Forklift Training.
At the end of the course, each candidate receives an ITSSAR operator’s certificate of training and a photographic operator’s card.
The Course Teaches
Health & Safety
Health and safety responsibilities, operator safety code and relevant legislation.
Stability & Inspection
Basic principles of stability, pre-use inspection procedures and traction battery maintenance and charging.
Manoeuvring
Manoeuvring in restricted areas and on sloping surfaces.
Load Handling
Laden and unladen pallet handling, lorry loading and unloading techniques.
Stacking Systems
Pallet racking systems, bulk stacking, stillage and IBC handling and stacking.
Assessment
Final theoretical and practical assessments.
Looking to Book a Course?
Get in touch with A&M Training Services to discuss availability, trainee numbers and the best training route for your team.