JIC TEST 2 Isles
| Fork Lift Truck operators Practical Operating Test |
Pictured is the
test course for Fork Lift Operators which was revised on April 3rd 2000. This
test has been validated by the Joint Industry Council and is approved by ITSSAR
for all reach and counterbalanced fork lift training purposes.
It should be noted that this test should be in use by all accredited bodies and is recognised as the definitive test by the Health and Safety Commission. The test now comprises three parts, all of which must be taken and passed before a certificate of basic training can be given. It is often wrongly assumed that once a person has passed this test sh/e is entitled to a fork lift truck operators' "licence". In fact there is no such thing! The passing of this test merely indicates that a person has been on an approved training course and has demonstrated the necessary skills needed to operate a fork lift safely. Please note that this test may be constructed as a "mirror image" of that which is shown here.
It is also important to note that training is not complete until all three stages of training as defined by the Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) have been covered. These are:
- Basic training - passing the test described on this page
- Specific job training - defined as knowledge of the workplace and any special handling attachments
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Familiarisation training which can be done "on the job" under close supervision
The practical test shown above requires the candidate to
drive forwards and reverse through the chicane twice instead
of just once as previously.
The candidates are now expected to pass a written question
paper and achieve a minimum score of 80%. Five of these
questions are "open" and the remainder are the usual
multi-choice type of questions.
Trainees
are also examined on their ability to complete pre-use checks as part of
the test
Trainees should be aware that the marking sheet associated with the
practical test has been revised so that some faults score higher than
before. The common aim behind this test is to improve driving and safety
standards for everyone and it should be noted that, apart from cosmetic
changes, the old test has been in use since 1972.
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