F1 Very Narrow Aisle VNA Lift Truck Courses

Who is the F1 VNA Operator Up Experienced Operator Course for?

The RTITB accredited F1 VNA Operator Up Experienced Operator Course is designed for those who have at least 6 months of current operating experience on a F1 VNA Operator Up Forklift but have no formal training in using a F1 VNA Operator Up Forklift.

F1 VNA Operator Up Experienced Operator – Eligibility

The RTITB and Health & Safety Executive (HSE) have set guidance and some eligibility criteria for attending these F1 VNA Operator Up Experienced Operator Training Courses.

F1 VNA Operator Up Experienced Operator Course – Eligibility Criteria

Experience Level – This F1 VNA Operator Up Experienced Operator Course is for those who have at least 6 months of current operating experience on a F1 VNA Operator Up Forklift but have no formal training in using a F1 VNA Operator Up Forklift.

Age – To attend this F1 VNA Operator Up Experienced Operator Course and operate a F1 VNA Operator Up Forklift in the workplace you must be at least school leaving age (16). Please note, subject to a risk assessment, if you are under the age of 18 you may need to be supervised in the workplace when using a F1 VNA Operator Up Forklift until you reach the age of 18. In addition, no person under the age of 18 can use a F1 VNA Operator Up Forklift on docks, or ports.

Language – This F1 VNA Operator Up Experienced Operator Course has multiple classroom-based theory lessons throughout. A written theory test is also mandatory. In addition, the safe use of a F1 VNA Operator Up Forklift requires that the operator reads and understands any safety signs, local safety notices, and can thoroughly understand the manufacturer’s operator handbook for a F1 VNA Operator Up Forklift.

The practical training aspect of this F1 VNA Operator Up Experienced Operator Course, and the mandatory practical test of operating skills, involves continuous verbal instructions that the trainee must be able to understand and act upon in a safe manner.

Therefore, good comprehension of English language and literacy are important for attending this F1 VNA Operator Up Experienced Operator Course.

Note – In extreme cases, an accredited translator can be used for the purposes of testing. The chosen translator must not be a candidate on the F1 VNA Operator Up Experienced Operator Course and must not alter the sense of any of the answers given by the candidate. If required, please seek legal advice on the use of an accredited translator.

Medical – There is currently no legislation or clear medical guidance available in relation to the specific use of a F1 VNA Operator Up Forklift. In general, we would apply the HSE principle that each person’s fitness for operating a F1 VNA Operator Up Forklift should be judged individually to ensure that people with disabilities are not disadvantaged but competence in an emergency must always be considered.

We would therefore generally follow the health guidance issued by the DVLA for Group 1 entitlement if the need arises to assess capabilities for operating a F1 VNA Operator Up Forklift.

Essentially, if you are not, or would not be restricted in obtaining a UK driving licence, then there should be no restrictions in operating a F1 VNA Operator Up Forklift in normal circumstances.

Note – All trainees are required to sign a medical declaration at the beginning of these F1 VNA Operator Up Experienced Operator Courses.

Driving Licence – You do not need a driving licence (car licence) to attend this F1 VNA Operator Up Experienced Operator Course or to operate a F1 VNA Operator Up Forklift on business premises (unless it is taken onto a public road).

F1 VNA Operator Up Experienced Operator Course – Duration

DOLIFTS RTITB accredited F1 VNA Operator Up Experienced Operator Course is designed to instruct up to a maximum of 3 training candidates per course.

The course duration, or number of training hours/days required for a F1 VNA Operator Up Experienced Operator Course Course, depends upon the number of training candidates attending the course.

1 Experienced Candidate = 13 hrs (2 days)

2 Experienced Candidates = 16.25 hrs (2.5 days)

3 Experienced Candidates = 19.50 hrs (3 days)

F1 VNA Operator Up Experienced Operator Course – Syllabus

Your RTITB instructor will follow recognised training and testing standards specifically devised for the F1 VNA Operator Up Experienced Operator Course Course.

Training candidates will gain an understanding of current relevant legislation, be informed of the very best operating practices to be capable of using the F1 VNA Operator Up Forklift in the correct and safe manner, and use a F1 VNA Operator Up Forklift in line with current approved operating methods, and manufacturer’s instructions.

Note – This F1 VNA Operator Up Experienced Operator Course does not cover the use of emergency escape equipment. Operators who are required to use emergency escape equipment must seek and undergo suitable training in this area before operating an F1 Operator Up VNA.

The F1 VNA Operator Up Experienced Operator Course Syllabus includes:

• Course Introduction
• Theory
• Introduction to the Truck
• Controls and Instruments
• Operation of the Hydraulic Controls
• Preparing, Moving, Stopping and Parking the F1 VNA Truck
• Basic Steering
• Accurate Steering
• Battery Care and Maintenance
• Pre-use Inspection
• Truck and Load Stability
• Load Assessment
• Handling Empty Pallets
• Stacking – Medium Level
• Handling Palletised Loads
• Negotiating Very Narrow Aisles
• Industrial Racking – Low Level
• Industrial Racking – Medium Level
• Industrial Racking – High Level
• Pick Up and Deposit Locations
• Theory Test
• Pre-Use Inspection Test
• Basic Operating Skills Test (Assessment)
• Course Close/Feedback

F1 VNA Operator Up Experienced Operator Course – Tests

To pass the RTITB accredited F1 VNA Operator Up Experienced Operator Course, and receive an official RTITB accredited operator certificate for a F1 VNA Operator Up Forklift, all training candidates must successfully complete 3 tests: –

1. Theory Test for F1 VNA Operator Up Forklift
2. Pre-Use Inspection Test for F1 VNA Operator Up Forklift
3. Basic Operator Skills Test for F1 VNA Operator Up Forklift

F1 VNA Operator Up Experienced Operator Course – Theory Test Guidance Notes

The F1 VNA Operator Up Experienced Operator Course theory test is compiled of 25 questions.

This consists of 5 Open Questions + 20 Multiple-Choice Questions.

5 of the multiple-choice questions are Mandatory Safety Questions that must be answered correctly.

Each question carries a maximum of 4 marks.

You must achieve a minimum score of 80% to pass the F1 VNA Operator Up Experienced Operator Course theory test. Failure to achieve 80% will result in a referral (course failed). A re-test will be required after a period of remedial training.

(You can view a mock theory test here – RTITB F1 VNA Operator Up Forklift Mock Theory Test).

F1 VNA Operator Up Experienced Operator Course – Pre-Use Inspection Test Guidance Notes

The F1 VNA Operator Up Forklift pre-use inspection test is a visual and physical examination of the F1 VNA Operator Up Forklift.

You will be checking that the F1 VNA Operator Up Forklift is legal and safe before use.

This requires that you identify numerous parts and components of the F1 VNA Operator Up Forklift and clearly state to your examiner what potential faults or damage you are looking for.

From all potential parts/components of a F1 VNA Operator Up Forklift, there are 17 safety critical mandatory parts and components that must be identified and discussed during this pre-use inspection test.

Failure to identify and discuss just one of those 17 safety critical mandatory checks will result in a referral (course failed). A re-test will be required after a period of remedial training.

(You can view a demonstration of a F1 VNA Operator Up Forklift Pre-Use Inspection here – F1 VNA Operator Up Forklift Pre-Use Inspection).

F1 VNA Operator Up Experienced Operator Course – Basic Operator Skills Test Guidance Notes

The F1 VNA Operator Up Experienced Operator Course practical skills test has been devised to examine the critical skills required of a F1 VNA Operator Up Forklift operator at a reasonable working pace, which includes:

• Mounting and dismounting
• Starting and stopping the truck
• Driving forward and in reverse, including braking
• Steering accuracy
• Correctly placing a load on the forks
• Using hydraulic controls correctly and sympathetically
• Judging the position of fork tips at varying heights, laden and unladen
• Stacking and de-stacking accurately at all levels
• Observation of the working environment
• Judgement of speed, height, width, and distance from within the confines of the machine

The F1 VNA Operator Up Experienced Operator Course practical skills test is marked on a penalty points system. You gain penalty points for all safety faults that occur. Exceeding the maximum permitted penalty points will result in a referral (test failed). A re-test will be required after a period of remedial training. Your instructor will inform you of the maximum points permitted.

The F1 VNA Operator Up practical skills test is also a time restricted test, with penalty points incurred for exceeding set times. Exceeding the maximum permitted set time will result in a referral (test failed). A re-test will be required after a period of remedial training. Your instructor will inform you of the maximum permitted time.

There are also 6 safety critical factors that your examiner will be looking for and will halt the test immediately if any of those 6 safety critical factors occur. This would result in a mandatory disqualification and a referral (failed test). A re-test will be required after a period of remedial training.

Note – Your RTITB instructor will identify and explain all potential safety faults throughout the duration of your F1 VNA Operator Up Experienced Operator Training Course and will deliver corrective training on each as they occur.

(An overview of the F1 VNA practical skills test marking sheet can be seen here – F1 VNA Operator Up Forklift Practical Test Marking Sheet).

F1 VNA Operator Up Experienced Operator Course – Qualification

On successful completion of your F1 VNA Operator Up Experienced Operator Course, you will receive an official RTITB Accredited F1 VNA Operator Up Forklift Operator Certificate and a DOLIFTS issued Photo ID Card, which are valid for 3 years from the F1 VNA Operator Up Experienced Operator Course test completion date.

The successful outcome of your F1 VNA Operator Up Experienced Operator Course is registered onto the *RTITB NORS Database for 3 years, at which point you will be required to attend a F1 VNA Operator Up Refresher Course for re-registration.

You will receive a unique (9-digit) RTITB Operator Registration Number.

*Note – The RTITB NORS Database (National Operators Registration Scheme Database) is a secure database of RTITB qualified operators and instructors. Businesses and potential Employers can freely access NORS to easily verify the authenticity of an RTITB F1 VNA Operator Up Experienced Operator course certificate by typing in the 9-digit operator registration number found on the certificate.

F1 VNA Operator Up Experienced Operator Course – Prices

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