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Employers will appreciate that candidates for instructor or examiner positions need to be carefully chosen. Perhaps the two most important qualities in a potential instructor are operating skill and enthusiasm for the task.
In addition, candidates should be aware that instructing is a demanding job. A pleasant personality, good communication skills, natural leadership and a flexible approach are all essential for success.
For this course, delegates must hold an operator’s certificate obtained in the last 12 months prior to the commencement of this course.

COURSE AIM:
Delegates will be updated on relevant statutory requirements following Road Transport Industry Training Board (RTITB) and Health & Safety Executive recommendations and provided with refresher training and instruction prior to RTITB assessment.

Course Agenda:
Week 1 - Job safety knowledge & practical operating skills
  • Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
  • Engineering principles/rated/capacities/stability
  • Operating safety code
  • Pre-shift checks, battery charging and re-fuelling
  • Introduction to the machine & controls
  • Correct steering procedures (laden/unladen)
  • Correct stacking & de-stacking procedures
  • Battery care and simple maintenance
  • Test – theory & practical
Week 2 - Instructional techniques & methods
  • Selection & basic training of fork lift truck operators
  • HSE - Safety in the use of lift trucks
  • HSE - Code of practice
  • The role of the instructor
  • Learning (incentives & methods)
  • Principles of instruction
  • Lessons types & structure
  • Presentation & lessons/plans
  • Demonstrations & practical periods
  • Safety & the role of the instructor
  • Final practical & theoretical assessments by the RTITB

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DESCRIPTION

DURATION COST PER NO OF DELEGATES*
280 Lift Truck Instructor/Examiner       10 Days £1,250 €1582
281 Instructor Re-registration: Three, Four or Five days 3 days
4 days
5 days
£500
£575
£675
€633
€728
€791
282 Instructor Assimilation
For instructors who hold another body's instructor qualification wishing to convert to the RTITB qualification
5 Days £625 €791

Certification
Upon successful completion of the course, candidates will be issued with a Road Transport Industry Training Board (RTITB) approved certificate.

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