Counterbalance Forklift Training Course

What is Counterbalance Forklift Training Course?

The Counterbalance Forklift Training – Theory course provides learners with the essential knowledge needed to operate forklifts safely and confidently. Participants explore legislation, operator responsibilities, pre-operation checks, load handling, personnel lifting procedures, and proper shutdown practices. This theory-based training ensures operators understand safe practices and workplace expectations before moving on to the hands-on practical assessment, helping reduce the risk of incidents on the job.

Course Overview

This Counterbalance Forklift Training course delivers the theory component of a two-part certification program. It provides the essential knowledge operators need to use forklifts safely, understand their responsibilities, and reduce the risk of workplace incidents. Forklifts can cause serious injuries when used improperly, and this course ensures operators are prepared with the fundamentals before completing their practical evaluation.

After finishing the online portion, learners will book the second step—the hands-on assessment—with the content owner at their worksite. This blended approach ensures operators receive both the theoretical understanding and practical competence needed to work safely.

TOPIC OVERVIEW

Understanding how forklifts operate, how loads should be handled, and what procedures must be followed is critical for maintaining a safe work environment. This course introduces the legislation, manuals, behaviours, and best practices required for safe forklift operation.

COURSE TOPICS

Module 1: Legislation & Operating Manual

Regulatory requirements
Operator responsibilities
Understanding the equipment manual

Module 2: Operating Procedures

Safe driving techniques
Workplace awareness
Key pre-operation checks

Module 3: Load Selection, Security & Placement

Assessing load integrity
Proper lifting and placement techniques
Stability and balance

Module 4: Personnel Lifting, Lowering & Supporting

Safe use of platforms
Hazards and controls
Communication and teamwork

Module 5: Shutdown Procedures

Proper shutdown
Parking and securing the forklift

COURSE DURATION

This online theory course takes approximately 90 minutes to complete.

PASS MARK

A minimum score of 80% is required to pass the final assessment.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

A digital certificate will be available to download and print upon successful completion.

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Duration

Average Completion Time

This online theory course takes approximately 90 minutes to complete.

Testing

Knowledge Assessment

A minimum score of 80% is required to pass the final assessment.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

A digital certificate will be available to download and print upon successful completion.

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