Industrial Counterbalance Lift Truck N001
Course Overview
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The NPORS N001 Counterbalance Lift Truck course is designed to provide candidates with the knowledge and practical skills required to safely operate a counterbalance forklift truck in the workplace. The training is suitable for novice, experienced, and refresher candidates, with course duration tailored to their experience levels.
Course Objectives
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On completion of the course, candidates will be able to:
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Understand the relevant health & safety legislation, including PUWER & LOLER.
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Identify and explain the major components and controls of a counterbalance lift truck.
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Conduct pre-use inspections and ensure the truck is safe to operate.
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Safely operate the counterbalance forklift under varying site conditions.
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Manoeuvre loads, stack and de-stack at different heights.
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Transport loads safely across different ground conditions.
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Understand stability, load capacities, and safe working loads.
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Park, shut down, and secure the truck correctly after use.
Assessment
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Training and testing are carried out in line with NPORS standards. Assessment includes:
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Theory Test (multiple-choice / verbal questioning).
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Practical Test covering inspection, operation, load handling, and manoeuvring.
Course Duration
Course length varies depending on the candidate’s level of experience:
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Novice Operators: 3–5 days (typically 3 candidates per course).
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Experienced Operators (with no formal training): 2–3 days.
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Refresher / Test Only: 1 day.
Certification
Successful candidates will receive an NPORS Operator Card (Traditional or CSCS logoed, depending on requirements).
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Traditional NPORS Card: Valid for 5 years.
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NPORS/CSCS Card: Valid for 2 years (leading to NVQ requirement for Blue Competent Operator Card).
Nationwide at your work place