Level 2 CG Award in Landbased Fork Lift Truck Operations - 3 Day

About the course

This training course is most suited for the person with some experience of using agricultural tractor loaders in the past and starting to use the telescopic lift truck for the first time. Under HSE regulations the telescopic handler is classed as a lift truck and not an agricultural machine, so the relevant Lift Truck regulations apply in operators gaining the official training and competence qualification.

Suitable for the novice operator using a machine for the first time. Practical and theory tests need to be passed at the end of the course to entitle the operator to gain the certificate of competence. The course is accredited with the City & Guilds NPTC certification up on successful completion of the training and assessment test.

See link for further details - http://www.nptc.org.uk/qualificationschemedetail.aspx?id=382

This test is taken is taken independently of the training days. where possible it can be arranged for the day after the training has finished. The test will take up to 2 hours

The course fee does include the current City & Guilds registration and certification fees for this.

Additional Information

This training and assessment course may not be suitable for construction site workers, training to the CPCS level of competence may be required in this case

Agricultural Engineering

Agricultural engineering involves the development, operation, maintenance and testing of highly specialised agricultural machinery. Students learn practical skills such as how agricultural machines work, maintenance techniques, welding and fabrication and machinery repair.

The courses incorporate a mix of practicals, classroom lectures, industry visits and case study exercises, including assessment in practicals and written assignments. Employers are keen to employ Myerscough students as they have both the practical workshop skills and the managerial expertise that they require.

Real Career Opportunities

There are fantastic employment opportunities for anyone with a keen interest in engineering. An increased demand for trained staff means that career opportunities exist throughout the world, with many large machinery dealerships based in the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

In the UK, the Service Manager of one large North-West based dealership – with nine UK depots – commented how there is a shortage of almost 200 trained engineers this year, with some advertised vacancies being unfilled as a result of a lack of suitably qualified candidates.

Experienced Staff

Our study programmes are delivered by a highly qualified, dedicated and experienced teaching team, with strong support from leading industry partners. This helps give our students the practical workshop skills and managerial expertise required by employers.

Excellent Facilities

Our Engineering Centre provides the perfect environment for students to develop their knowledge and mechanical expertise. Facilities within the centre include three fully equipped engineering workshops as well as diagnostic, testing and welding facilities.

Real-life Work Experience

Students will undertake industry related work experience in the type of work that they hope to do when they finish the course. As well as furthering their hands-on skills and theoretical knowledge this also gives them an idea of what would be expected from them by an employer and enhances their future employment prospects.

Level 2 CG Award in Landbased Fork Lift Truck Operations - 3 Day

About the course

Agricultural Engineering

Real Career Opportunities

Experienced Staff

Excellent Facilities

Real-life Work Experience

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