Moffett - Vehicle Mounted Lift Truck

Moffett truck

The Vehicle Mounted Lift Truck is also referred to as the manufacturers' name of Moffett or Moffett Mounty. Truck-mounted forklifts / Moffets are usually mounted on the rear the vehicle or its platform, they can then be disconnected and used to offload their vehicle, often being able to operate on rough ground, they can also be used in places where accessibility is a challenge, like construction sites. The range of truck-mounted forklifts offers lifting capacities up to 3.5 tonnes.
This training not only involves how to operate the Vehicle Mounted Lift Truck safely and efficiently but also trains the trainee how to safely disconnect from the truck and re-attach for road transport.

OPERATOR EXPERIENCE
COURSES DURATION
TRAINEES PER COURSE
NOVICE
3/5 DAYS
MAXIMUM OF 3
EXPERIENCED
2/3 DAYS
MAXIMUM OF 3
REFRESHER
1 DAY
MAXIMUM OF 3
CONVERSION
1 DAY
MAXIMUM OF 3
  • Novice : For individuals who have no experience whatsoever of operating any kind of lift truck
  • Experienced : For the experienced operator who has extensive practical experience though has never received any form of initial training
  • Refresher : This course is designed for operators who wish to refresh their certification following expiry
  • Conversion : For certificated operators of other types of lift truck need only a 1 day conversion to move over to Moffett truck


Course content:

  • Course introduction and induction
  • Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 - approved code of practice
  • Operator safety and observation
  • Pre-Shift checks
  • Defect reporting procedures
  • Lift Truck stability – Engineering principles and weight assessment
  • Driving within simulated working conditions
  • Manoeuvring skills
  • Rated capacity / Load centre
  • Hydraulic system and use of the controls
  • Stacking / de-stacking – load handling skills
  • Vehicle loading and offloading
  • Stowing Moffett for road transport
  • Refuelling and Recharging procedures including battery handling and housing
  • Theoretical examination
  • Practical examination

Training can only take place at client's premises.
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