NPORS Lorry Mounted Lift Truck N004

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INFORMATION

• What is a lorry lift truck?

  A lorry mounted lift truck is a forklift that mounts onto the back of a HGV Truck or Trailer so that wherever the vehicles travels to, the driver will have brought his/her own forklift to assist with loading and unloading of the vehicle. These machines are often called Moffett.

• What does the Tuppco training course include?
  • Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as a Plant operator
  • Have a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular machine to be used and other relevant sources of information
  • Be able to locate and identify the major components of the Machine and explain their functions
  • Be able to locate and identify steering, driving and braking controls and explain their functions
  • Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturers and legislative requirements
  • Safely mount and dismount the machine
  • Start and stop the engine and safely move the machine off and stop it safely
  • Configure the machine for travel and manoeuvre it safely laden and unladen, over varying terrain, rough ground, inclines, in open and confined areas
  • Conduct all necessary Safety checks at the work area
  • Manoeuvre the machine to the work area and correctly Configure in readiness to Carry out lifting and Load handling tasks
  • Carry out lifting and Load handling tasks
  • Lift and transfer loads accurately and safely at different locations
  • Load and unload external transport safely
  • Demonstrate Knowledge and understanding of loading and unloading procedures for machine transportation
  • Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures
• Venue and Equipment Requirements:
  • Suitable and safe area to lift and lower loads to 75% of total reach of machine
  • 3 x palletised loads (IBC containers or similar)
  • Lorry bed or flatbed trailer
  • Varying terrain and slopes
  • Suitable and safe area to complete paperwork
  • Suitable welfare facilities
  • Lorry mounted lift truck with pallet forks
  • Operators’ manual 
  • Risk assessment completed
  • In date thorough test examination for machine
• Theory Assessment:
  • 20 multiple choice questions
  • 5 written questions
  • 4 marks per question
  • 80% pass mark required
• Practical assessment criteria:
  • Mount the truck at the start position
  • Detach truck from vehicle 
  • Drive forward and pick load A
  • Reverse to start position
  • Drive forward through chicane and stack at high level B
  • De stack load at eye level C
  • Stack load at low level D squarely and in line with adjacent loads
  • De stack load from high level B
  • Reverse with load trailing from main aisle through chicane to start
  • Drive forward through chicane and stack load at eye level C
  • Pick up load from low level at D and carry in reverse through chicane 
  • Place the load squarely and within 150mm of the vertical face A 
  • Withdraw the forks and reverse the truck to the start
  • Attach truck to vehicle
  • Dismount from truck

  Pass mark is less than 40 penalty points and no mandatory disqualifications

  Time allowed is 2 hours

• Where Does Tuppco Deliver Onsite Courses?

  Tuppco proudly delivers on-site training courses across a wide region of the South and Central UK. From Dorset, Somerset, and Wiltshire to Reading, Oxford, and Swindon, our team provides expert, accredited instruction at your workplace using your own equipment. We specialise in NPORS plant training, Lantra land-based and machinery courses, and Qualsafe first aid and health & safety training. Businesses across Berkshire, the Cotswolds, Hampshire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Buckinghamshire, Cheltenham, and Northamptonshire rely on Tuppco for flexible, professional training solutions that minimise downtime and maximise compliance.