Course Aim

The aim of the NPORS Industrial Counterbalance Forklift Truck Training Course is to provide delegates with the basic knowledge and practical skills involved in operating an Industrial Counterbalance Forklift Truck to the NPORS (National Plant Operators Registration Scheme) standard.

Successful delegates will be issued with a relevant NPORS Operators Card which is valid for 5 years.

NPORS Industrial Counterbalance Forklift
Truck Training Course Objectives

The objectives of the course are to enable delegates to:

  • Be able to operate the machine safely and correctly in accordance with manufacturer’s
    instructions and accepted good practice.
  • Carry out a pre-shift inspection.
  • Be able to load and unload vehicles and static racking.
  • Understand the causes of instability of the truck and loads.
  • Have sufficient knowledge and practical skills to successfully complete the NPORS assessment.

    Who Do We Recommend Attends The NPORS Industrial
    Counterbalance Forklift Truck Training Course?

    All personnel required to operate an Industrial Counterbalance Forklift Truck.

    Course Summary

    Delegates will participate in theory lessons and practical demonstrations and exercises covering:

    • An introduction to the construction industry.
    • Current relevant regulations.
    • Introduction to machine.
    • Controls and instruments.
    • Components and main types of lift trucks.
    • Refuelling systems.
    • Coolant, fuel and lubrication systems.
    • Emergency controls.
    • Driving on and off ramps.
    • Operator’s safety code.
    • Handling loaded and unloaded pallets and difficult shaped loads.
    • NPORS assessment, which includes theory and practical elements.

    Course Duration

    The duration of the training course depends on the experience and number of delegates, and
    the ratio of delegates / machines per Instructor.

    Health and Safety Training and Testing

    It is recommended that all delegates complete the NPORS specific health and safety test.

    Testing / Certification

    All delegates will undertake the NPORS assessment and on successful completion will be issued
    with a relevant NPORS Operators Card which is valid for 5 years.

    Important Information

    All delegates must bring photo identification, this can include a valid Passport or Driving Licence.
    To book this course, or for further information, contact us.