Moffett Training

Moffett Training Course


The vehicle mounted lift truck is commonly referred to as the MOFFETT, the equipment is mounted onto the rear of a heavy goods vehicle and allows the driver to load or unload their own vehicle. Our Moffett training course wil train delegates inline with legislation and best practice.

How is someone deemed competent? – training, knowledge and experience.

Vehicle Mounted Lift Truck operators are required to undertake adequate training in the safe and efficient use of the equipment, training inline with the L117. Without successfully completing adequate training you risk being non compliant with the relevant regulations.

RTITB Accredited certification and photo ID card, both options will provide proof of training, all certification is backed up with your record of training archived on our secure system. moffett training is a great way to also ensure your staff are aware of their responsibilities and also safe to themselves and other people.

Moffett Training Course Durations

Course Type 3-1-1 2-1-1 1-1-1
Novice 37.5 hours 30.00 hours 22.00 hours
Existing 20.00 hours 16.50 hours 13.00 hours
Conversion 15:00 hours 11.25 hours 7.00 hours
Refresher 7.5 hours 6.25 hours 4.5 hours

Moffett Training Course Content

Training course Content and Objective
  • Course induction and introduction
  • Health and Safety at Work Regulations
  • Provision and Use of Work Equipment  Regulations 1998
  • Lifting Operations Lift Equipment Regulations 1998
  • L117 Approved Code Of Practice Rider Operated Forklift Trucks
  • What are the hazards
  • Risk Assessment and Safe System of Work 
  • safety films and powerpoint slides
  • Forklift stability and limitations of use
  • Refuelling or recharging of batteries and changing of Lpg bottles
  • Pre use inspection and introduction to forklift truck
  • Controls and instruments steering and brakes
  • Safe use of hydraulic controls
  • Starting moving off stopping
  • Basic steering
  • Advance steering
  • Load weight assessment
  • Handling unladen pallets and laden pallets
  • Mounting and dismounting to host vehicle
  • Bulk stacking
  • Loading and unloading vehicles
  • Theory test
  • Pre use inspection test
  • Practical test
Training Course Summary

By the end of course the operator should be able to:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of responsibilities under relevant legislation 
  • Carry out a pre-shift inspection of the forklift truck
  • Understand the causes of instability of the forklift truck and the load
  • load and unload vehicles
  • Operate the forklift truck safely and correctly in accordance with the manufacturers handbook and instruction 
Training Certification
All candidates will be registered on to the RTITB Nors scheme ( national operators registration scheme valid for 3 years
 
Training Refresher Period
Refresher training is recommended after 3 years and the registration can be renewed with RTITB. 
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