Sideloader Forklift Training

Sideloader course

We provide our Sideloader forklift training at your company site, using your forklift. On successful completion of this Sideloader course candidates will be issued with a certificate of training.

Sideloader training categories

C1 - Sideloader up to and including 5 tonne
C2 - Sideloader over 5 tonne - up to and including 15 tonne
C3 - Sideloader over 15 tonne

Course levels

Novice: Beginner to forklifts
Experienced: Good use, but no formal training
Conversion: Converting to another truck type
Refresher: Renewing a previously obtained certificate (proof required)

Course summary

Training starts off around the instructor’s laptop for the health & safety presentation, followed by a video. Then onto the practical part & assessment. Ideally, we require a room for the theory part, and some empty pallets/suitable loads for the practical.

Do not worry too much about delays and staff being pulled away etc. as this is expected when doing on-site training. In terms of space, we work with whatever is available. Ideally an area to do a figure of eight around two cones is desired.

Course criteria

• The operators’ safety code
• Hazard Awareness
• Lift truck stability
• Handling loads
• Safety Video
• Test your knowledge
• Pre-Use Inspection
• Fuelling procedures
• Moving/stopping and steering
• Operation of hydraulic controls
• Manoeuvring in tight spaces
• Stacking and destacking
• How to handle slopes and ramps
• Unloading & loading of vehicles