awarding body:  RTITB

Power Pallet Truck (PPT) Training

ABA Category: A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7
Powered pallet trucks are either pedestrian operated, where the operator walks with the truck or a rider, where the operator sits on it. PPTs are generally used for things like loading and unloading delivery trucks and distributing pallets around a warehouse. 

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At your business premises
training to RTITB Standards
Theory & Practical work
Meets safety
Guidelines

The power pallet truck training course offers comprehensive instruction for the safe operation of power pallet trucks. It covers the essential components, controls, inspections, and maintenance procedures. Participants acquire knowledge and skills in safe operating techniques, proper load handling, stability considerations, and hazard identification. Practical exercises enhance their ability to lift, maneuver, and navigate different types of terrain. Successful completion of the course results in a certification or operator card, validating the individual's competence and commitment to safety. By instilling confidence in operating power pallet trucks securely, the training course helps minimize risks and promotes a safe work environment.

Theory Content:

  • Introduction to the course 
  • Operators Safety Code – “Safety in Working With Lift Trucks” 
  • Health & Safety at Work Act Etc. 1974.
  • LOLER, Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998. 
  • PUWER, Provision and Use of Working Equipment Regulations 1998
  • Pre-shift Inspections 
  • Stability 
  • Centre of Gravity of the load & Centre of Gravity of the truck
  • Capacity plates (reading & understanding.)
  • Specific hazards & controls
power pallets

Practical Content:

  • Battery mainteance and charging procedures
  • Pre-use checks
  • Factors affecting stability
  • Motive controls
  • Hydraulic Controls
  • Manoeuvring in open and confined areas including entry and aisle safety produres
Trainees novice experienced conversion Refresher
If you’ve never driven a forklift truck before, we take you from a complete novice to a skilled reach truck operator in about 5 days. Even those who have been driving reach trucks for a while can benefit from updating their skills with our one-day courses once in a while. If you’ve been out of the industry for some time and haven’t used a reach truck, taking a refresher course is a great way to renew your certificate and licence. Our one and two-day courses are ideal if you want to convert from operating one particular type of forklift to using a reach truck in the workplace.
Pedestrian 5 max 1 Day 1 Day 1 Day 1 Day
Rider 5 max
1 Day 1 Day 1 Day 1 Day
Low Level 5 max 1 Day 1 Day 1 Day 1 Day
Manual / Semi 8 max 1 Day 1 Day 1 Day 1 Day
Contact Us: Price start from £200 / day

RD Training Academy courses are performed on your premisis using your equipment. 

This allows us to tailor our courses to your equipment, site and specific needs, giving your employees outstanding training that is also RTITB complient.

Upon successful completeion of an RD Training  Academy course; delegates will receive a certificate and registered onto the RTITB National Operator Registration Scheme database (NORS).  Operators may also wish to purchase a NORS photocard at an additional fee.

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