by Rachel Gearon | Sep 29, 2022 | Employment & skills, Training courses
Be prepared for the seasonal rush!
If your business is already feeling the effects of staff shortages, it could be even tougher during the peak season coming up. Perhaps you’re already recruiting temporary / seasonal staff to support your operation?
If that sounds familiar, now is the time to upskill your workforce and make sure your staff are trained and ready to respond to the demand.
We offer novice, experienced, refresher and conversion courses on counterbalance, reach and pivot steer forklift trucks, as well as first aid, fire marshal, manual handing and health and safety courses, so make sure your business is in good shape for the weeks to come.
Contact us on 01793 975353 or david.gearon@keyperformancetraining.co.uk for more information.
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by Rachel Gearon | Sep 15, 2022 | Employment & skills, Industry news, Training courses
Operating a forklift looks straightforward. In fact, many people believe that if you can drive a car, you can drive a forklift. But it isn’t that simple. Operating a forklift requires an entirely different driving style to any other vehicle, which is only taught with specialist training. To help clear any rumours you might have seen on social media, here’s the most common misconceptions about driving a forklift that you need to know before starting your training.
You need to have a driver’s license
It might sound strange, but you don’t need any kind of specialist license to operate a forklift. That includes a driver’s license, so even if you can’t drive a car, you can still apply to be a forklift operator. If you attend regular training sessions to help you understand how to use the machinery safely, you’ll be good to go.
Forklifts are just like driving a car
Forklifts have four wheels and an engine, so it must be like driving a car, right? Wrong. That’s about as far as the similarities go, which is why you need to attend a training course to learn the ins and outs of forklift operation. Unlike any other vehicle, a forklift uses its rear wheels to steer. They also have a three-point suspension system, which means they handle very differently from any car, van, or lorry you might drive. If a forklift isn’t driven in the correct way, there’s an increased danger of swinging out and causing damage or injury.
Forklift training is just learning to drive forwards
Though you’ll learn how to safely drive a forklift forwards, that isn’t the entirety of the training course. You’ll find that much of your training will be spent driving in reverse, with professional instruction and practice helping you to move through the warehouse safely.
You’ll also be taught how to drive with a load on the front of your forklift and how to carry out the essential safety checks before climbing into the driving seat.
Forklift training takes a long time
Despite the many components to forklift training, a course can be done in just 3-5 days. This allows enough time to cover the theory, technique, and safety before focusing on the practical driving time.
So, if you’d like more advice on forklift training, please get in touch today.
Contact us on 01793 975353 or david.gearon@keyperformancetraining.co.uk for more information.
by Rachel Gearon | Sep 8, 2022 | Employment & skills, Our News, Training courses
We’re delighted to confirm that our first three-day “First Aid At Work” course in our new centre has now been completed, and all our candidates successfully completed their training. They have each been issued with a certificate of training, and the feedback from our candidates was really positive.
Big thanks to our local café, Trenchers Wiltshire, for supplying some delicious lunches as well.
Our next First Aid Course in the centre will be a one-day “Emergency First Aid At Work” course, which is for low-risk environments and businesses.
This is running on Thursday 27th October, and spaces are limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
by Rachel Gearon | Sep 1, 2022 | Employment & skills, Industry news, Training courses
Did you know that the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) requires all those who supervise lift truck operations to be adequately trained?
RTITB Managing and Supervising MHE Operations eLearning is perfect for anyone looking to develop into a managerial or supervisory role within an MHE environment, and for those already in the role looking to improve their understanding of their duties.
This course can be completed in a day, accessed on mobile devices, and will ensure you and your business are safe and compliant.
Contact us on 01793 975353 or david.gearon@keyperformancetraining.co.uk for more information.
by Rachel Gearon | Aug 4, 2022 | Employment & skills, Our News, Training courses
The last few places are still available on our August course, running 15th – 17th August, at our centre in Swindon.
This 3-day course is designed for workplaces that fall into a higher risk category e.g. engineering, manufacturing, warehousing, construction or that involves the use of chemicals, the course provides comprehensive training for those who are required to be the designated First Aider within their workplace.
Lunch and refreshments are provided.
Please email david.gearon@keyperformancetraining.co.uk or call 01793 975353 to book your place.
by Rachel Gearon | Jul 28, 2022 | Employment & skills, Our News, Training courses
Don’t miss your chance to book on our August First Aid At Work course.
This 3-day course is running from 15th August – 17th August 2022 at our training centre in Swindon. Lunch and refreshments are provided.
Designed for workplaces that fall into a higher risk category e.g. engineering, manufacturing, warehousing, construction or that involves the use of chemicals, the course provides comprehensive training for those who are required to be the designated First Aider within their workplace.
Our Ofqual accredited course has limited spaces, so please contact us as soon as possible to secure your place – david.gearon@keyperformancetraining.co.uk or 01793 975353.
