NPORS Lorry Mounted Lift Truck N004

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

• Drive forward and pick load A

• 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 on-site training courses?

Tuppco can deliver onsite training nationwide using venue and equipment supplied