Training Services

Training Services

Lift Truck Instructor/Examiner (RTITB)

Lift Truck Operator

Access Equipment

                                    Cherry Picker

                                    Scissor Lift

                                    Ladder Access

                                    Working at Height

Overhead Crane

Lorry Mounted Crane Arm

Slinger Banksman

Manual Handling

Abrasive Wheels

Risk Assessment

PUWER & LOLER

Cargo Handling

Offshore Minimum Standards

                                    Manual Handling

                                    Safety Observations

                                    Risk Assessment

                                    COSHH

and many more......

FORK LIFT TRUCK – NOVICE OPERATOR

Three to Five Day Course

For: Trainees that have no previous experience of operating fork lift trucks and are over the age of 17 with a reasonable degree of fitness.

Aim: Trainees will be able to operate a truck safely and correctly in accordance with the manufacturer’s handbook and accepted good practice. They will clearly understand the causes of instability of truck and truck loads and be able to carry out a routine daily or pre-shift inspection of the truck. This course will also provide underpinning knowledge for an NVQ.

Programme:

Theory:

	Operators Safety Code
	Correct Operating Procedures
	Stability of trucks and their lifting limits

Practical:

	Introduction to the fork lift truck – identification of parts, location and function of controls and instruments
	Elementary vehicle operation including starting, moving, steering and stopping
	Explanation of the hydraulic system
	Weight assessment
	Handling loaded and unloaded pallets
	Stacking and de-stacking in aisles and racking
	Driving on / off ramps
	Loading / unloading flat-bed or lorry trailer
	Daily inspection of fork lift truck and action to be taken if faulty
	Fork lift stability
	Operators Safety Code
	Practical and theory tests

Certification: RTITB Certificate of Training.

FORK LIFT TRUCK – EXISTING OPERATOR

Two to Three Day Course

For: Trainees that have some previous experience of operating fork lift trucks and are over the age of 17 with a reasonable degree of fitness.

Programme:

Theory:

	Operators Safety Code
	Correct Operating Procedures
	Stability of trucks and their lifting limits

Practical:

	Introduction to the fork lift truck – identification of parts, location and function of controls and instruments
	Elementary vehicle operation including starting, moving, steering and stopping
	Explanation of the hydraulic system
	Battery / engine checks
	Handling loaded and unloaded pallets
	Stacking and de-stacking in aisles and racking
	Driving on / off ramps
	Loading / unloading flat-bed or lorry trailer
	Daily inspection of fork lift truck and action to be taken if faulty
	Fork lift stability
	Operators safety code
	Practical and theory tests

Certification: RTITB Certificate of Training.

RTITB LIFT TRUCK INSTRUCTOR / EXAMINER COURSE

Delegate Eligibility

Experienced Lift Truck Operatives who wish to progress to becoming an Instructor. A minimum of 6 months industrial operating; documentary evidence of passing the Practical Test(s) of Operating Skills endorsed by RTITB Limited, within the 12 months preceding the course start date.

Course Description

Tuition and practice in the delivery of practical and theoretical training of Lift Truck Operators, which will ensure that successful delegates meet the necessary standards laid down by the Health and Safety Executive and RTITB.

Course Content

	Truck Familiarisation and Operator Test to Instructor Level.
	Legislation & Regulations.
	Approved Code of Practice.
	Qualities of a Good Instructor.
	Setting up and Conducting Skills Tests.
	Basic Report Writing.
	Certification and Authorisation.
	Principles of Instruction.
	Task Analysis and Planning Lessons.
	Practical Lessons.

Examinations

Test(s) of Basic Operating Skills - Associated Knowledge and Practical Test to Instructor Standard
RTITB Examination of Practical Instructional Ability
RTITB Examination of Instructor Associated Knowledge

Qualification

Delegates will be externally examined and if successful will be eligible to apply for entry to the RTITB National Register of Lift Truck Instructors for a period of 5 years.

Course Duration

	New Instructors 10 Days
	Re-Registration Course 5 Days
	Assimilation Course 5 Days

Number of Delegates

Maximum 6 delegates per course.

ABRASIVE WHEEL SETTER

One Day Course

Introduction: Abrasive Wheels are used in many areas and can be highly dangerous if used by untrained personnel. The law requires that anyone involved in mounting, dressing or setting Abrasive Wheels is trained and certified.

For: Persons who will be appointed to mount Abrasive Wheels in the workplace. The course is also appropriate for those who require an appreciation of Abrasive Wheel safety and mounting techniques.

Programme:

Theory:

	Health and Safety Legislation
	Approved advisory literature relating to the mounting of Abrasive Wheels
	Hazards arising from the use of Abrasive Wheels and precautions which should be observed,
	Marking Abrasive Wheels as to type and speed
	Inspecting and testing Abrasive Wheels
	The functions of all components used with Abrasive Wheels, including flanges, washers, bushes and nuts used in mounting and including knowledge of the correct and incorrect methods of assembling all components and correct balancing of Abrasive Wheels
	Methods of dressing an Abrasive Wheel
	Adjustment of the work rest
	Theory Test

Appropriate charts and films are used to illustrate essential points.

Practical:

	Inspecting and testing an Abrasive Wheel
	Mounting an Abrasive Wheel
	Truing and dressing
	Adjusting the work rest

Certification: Company Certificate of Training on successful completion of course.

LORRY LOADER CRANE

One day Course

For: Potential and existing operators who will be appointed to sling and

signal Lorry Loader Cranes in the workplace.

Aim: To provide trainees with the knowledge needed to safely operate, sling

and signal to Lorry Loader Cranes.

Programme:

Theory:

	Statutory duties under Health and Safety Legislation
	How to avoid potential hazards with crane operations
	Correct slinging procedure
	Calculating Safe Working Loads
	Standard code of signals
	Theory Test

Appropriate charts and films are used to illustrate essential points.

Practical:

	Introduction to crane - identification of parts, location and use of controls
	Pre-shift inspection and tests
	Crane operation in all directions
	Ways of establishing weights, centre of gravity and dimensions of loads
	Correct selection of appropriate lifting tackle
	Inspection of storage and lifting tackle
	Correct attachment / detachment of lifting tackle
	Signalling of crane movements in an unambiguous manner
	Handling loads of various weights and dimensions
	Practical Test

Certification: Company Certificate of Training on successful completion of course.

SLINGER / BANKSMAN

One or Two Day Course

Introduction: To give foundation training and testing to the slinger in order to safely sling and signal to cranes of various types

For: Potential and existing operators who will be appointed to sling and signal to cranes in the workplace.

Aim: To provide trainees with the knowledge needed to safely sling and signal to cranes of various types to LOLER standards.

Programme:

Legislation:

Statutory duties under Health and Safety legislation

Theory:

	Load movements and their effects on crane stability
	How to avoid potential hazards with crane operations
	Correct slinging procedure of multi-leg slings and calculating their Safe Working Loads
	Standard code of signals
	Theory Test

Appropriate charts and films are used to illustrate essential points.

Practical:

	Ways of establishing weights, centre of gravity and dimension of loads
	Inspection and storage of lifting tackle
	Correct attachment / detachment of lifting tackle
	Signalling of crane movements in an unambiguous manner
	Handling loads of various weights and dimensions
	Practical Test

Certification: Company Certificate of Training on successful completion of the course

OVERHEAD TRAVELLING CRANE

One Day course

For: Potential and existing operators who will be appointed to sling and signal

to overhead cranes in the workplace.

Aim: To provide trainees with the knowledge needed to safely operate, sling and

signal to Overhead Travelling Cranes

Programme:

Theory:

	Statutory duties under Health and Safety legislation
	How to avoid potential hazards with crane operations
	Correct slinging procedure
	Calculating Safe Working Loads
	Standard code of signals
	Theory Test

Appropriate charts and films are used to illustrate essential points

Practical:

	Introduction to cranes - identification of parts location and use of controls
	Pre-shift inspection and tests
	Crane operations in all directions
	Ways of establishing weights, centre of gravity and dimensions of Loads
	Correct selection of appropriate lifting tackle
	Inspection and storage of lifting tackle
	Correct attachment / detachment of lifting tackle
	Signalling of crane movements in an unambiguous manner
	Handling loads of various weights and dimensions
	Practical Test

Certification: Company Certificate of Training on successful completion of course.

OFFSHORE SAFETY MANAGEMENT

Minimum Safety Training Standards required by major Oil Company procedures. Targeted to provide a safer workplace by ensuring a minimum competence and understanding across the entire workforce in key areas of safety management.

Module 1 - Manual Handling – ½ day

	Legislation & Regulations.
	Assessing the Operation.
	Risk Assessment, planning.
	Mechanical aids.
	Manual Handling Techniques
	Practical Handling.
	Records & Review.

Module 2 - Safety Observation Systems – ½ day

	Safety Behaviour & Personal Accountability.
	Personal Protective Equipment.
	Tools & Equipment.
	Procedures & Orderliness.
	Using the observation system.
	Roles & Responsibilities.
	Importance of reporting (Reporting cards/forms)

Module 3 - Lifting Risks – ½ day

	Legislation (including LOLER)
	Types of Lifting Operations
	Cranes
	Man Riding
	Chain Blocks
	Rigging
	Equipment, SWL, Colour Coding, Certification dates.
	Risk Assessment.
	Roles & Responsibilities.

Module 4 - Risk Assessment – 1 day

	Safety & Fatality Statistics.
	Risk Assessment Legislation.
	Roles & Responsibilities.
	Risk Assessment Process.
	Defining the Task.
	Identifying the Hazards.
	Identifying the Controls
	Documentation.
	Communication – Tool Box Talks
	The right to stop the job.

ELEVATED WORK PLATFORM

One Day Course

Introduction: This course is designed for participants to understand the safe methods of operation for Elevated Work Platforms.

For: Persons who will be operating or using Elevated Work Platforms who have not received any formal training.

Aim: To train operators to correctly inspect, set up and safely use Elevated Work Platforms

Programme:

Theory:

	Operators responsibilities
	Health and Safety Legislation; LOLER, PUWER
	Types of equipment
	Correct operating procedures
	Theory Test

Practical:

	Introduction to Elevated Work Platforms – identification of parts, location and function of controls
	Pre-use inspection and action to be taken if faulty
	Travelling and manoeuvring into position
	Setting up of Work Platforms
	Correct use of controls
	Emergency descent procedure
	Raising / lowering and positioning of Work Platforms
	Practical Test

Certification: Company Certificate of Training on successful completion of course.

MANUAL HANDLING AWARENESS

Half Day Course

Introduction: Statistics show that over 25% of reported accidents in the workplace are due to improper handling of heavy loads.

For: Persons who are required to lift or move heavy loads in the course of their work.

Aim: Trainees will be able to lift and handle reasonable loads safely and efficiently, minimising the risk of injury and cumulative strain.

Programme:

Theory:

	Manual Handling Regulations
	The causes of injury and strain when handling loads
	Assessment of individual safe limits
	Kinetic Principles of lifting and handling loads
	The back – a working appraisal

Appropriate charts, models and films are used to illustrate essential points.

Practical:

Practice in lifting and handling loads

Certification: Company Certificate of Training on successful completion of course.

PROVISION AND USE OF WORK EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS 1998 (PUWER)

One Day Course

For: All personnel who will be using work equipment or for managers and supervisors who need to know and understand their statutory responsibilities

Aim: The course will enable delegates to understand the main objectives of the regulations and how they are