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Power Pallet Truck (PPT) - Course Details

Course intro:

Power Pallet Trucks (PPT)’s training will ensure employers are compliant with legal requirement and staff have the necessary knowledge, skills and training to be competent to drive this mechanical aid.

 

Course content

  • Introduction & Course Objectives
  • Legislation
  • Daily inspection procedures
  • Stability
  • General safety rules
  • Loading and stacking procedures
  • De-stacking and unloading
  • Maintenance
  • Charging & changing batteries
  • Questions
  • Conclude & Evaluations

 

Course Objectives

On completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Operate a power pallet truck safely, reducing the risk of injury to operators and pedestrians and increase the efficiency of power pallet trucks
  • Understand safe operating techniques
  • Know how to refuel/recharge power pallet trucks safely
  • Correctly position power pallet trucks in relation to task requirements
  • Stack and de-stack safely & accurately
  • Attain the required standard to successfully complete the theory and practical evaluations

 

 

Who is the course intended for:

The awareness training will be useful for anyone who has responsibility for health and safety in the workplace and those using power pallet trucks.

 

Entry requirements

Minimum age- 18 years old

Minimum English requirements: Leaners must be able to understand and convey the concepts contained in the programme content.