Manufacturing

Specialist Plant Machinery Operations (Lift Trucks) NVQ - Level 2

WHO IS IT FOR? The course is intended for operational staff whose job role includes any task involving the use of mechanical equipment to handle or move materials or equipment.

It is ideal for these involved in mechanical handling who wish to gain recognition of their individual ability and achievement through the award of a nationally accredited and internationally recognised qualification.

BENEFITS TO PARTICIPANTS: The courses provide you with:

• Recognition of your competency at work, against the industry's nationally agreed standards
• A qualification which is yours and yours alone, which is recognised internationally
• A qualification gained at your place of work - no requirement to attend a training establishment
• A basis from which you can move on to further develop yourself

BENEFITS TO EMPLOYERS: The courses:

• Improve workplace performance through reinforcing and improving current skills and attitudes to work
• Develop practical and relevant ideas for operational improvements
• Provide effective learning and assessment by relating directly to the work procedures of your organisation
• Achieve a common platform of competency throughout the workforce
• Identify employees with development potential
• Save time by being undertaken at the place of work and being tailored to match the individual's requirements
• Achieve results with minimal disruption to work activities
• Help meet legal requirements for employee induction and health and safety training

AIMS OF THE COURSES
This qualification has been designed by industry and is suitable for any individual or company using plant or machinery for the lifting, transferring and positioning of loads.

COURSE CONTENT: The course comprises a series of 5 separate topics of which 4 are mandatory, relating to general handling requirements, such as health and safety and operating specialised plant and machinery. The one additional topic relates directly to the type of machinery being used, from a choice of 5 options, these being:

• Counterbalance truck
• Reach truck
• Side loader
• Very narrow isle
• Pedestrian / rider pallet stacker

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: There are no formal entry qualification requirements. However, all candidates must be employed in appropriate roles within their organisation.

COURSE ASSESSMENT
Competence is assessed against agreed National Standards, with evidence to be obtained from various sources. It is essentially a work-based qualification.

QUALIFICATIONS GAINED: City & Guilds Specialist Plant Machinery Operations (Lift Trucks) NVQ-Level 2

FURTHER INFORMATION:
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