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VNA Man Up Conversion Course Training

We offer fully accredited or in-house VNA Man Down Conversion Courses throughout Port Talbot, Swansea, Bridgend & Newport. The VNA Man Down Conversion Course can be AITT accredited or In-House and are fully recognised by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) and provide candidates with the relevant practical skills and knowledge required to correctly yet safely operate a wide variety of  VNA Man Down lift Trucks within the workplace.

BR Forklift Training Services can provide VNA Man Down lift truck training for all industry sectors, private individuals and corporate clients  as well as conversions from a foreign licence to UK accreditation or in-house certification to the ACOP L117 standards.

As with all available courses we can train anywhere within the UK onsite. We also cover all shift patterns for your convenience including night shift training and weekends at no extra cost.

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VNA Man Down Novice Training

The VNA Man Down Novice Training course are for candidates with no previous experience. This course will run from 3 to 4 days depending on the number of candidates with a maximum training ratio of 3 candidates per instructor and 1 truck.

VNA Man Down Refresher Training

The VNA Man Down Refresher Course is for candidates who need to refresh their skills after expiry of accreditation or due to an accident or incorrect operating as deemed by employers. This is a 1 day course with a maximum training ratio of 3 candidates per instructor.

VNA Man Up Conversion Training

The VNA Man Down Conversion Course is for candidates who wish to convert from another accreditation to the VNA Man Up lift truck. This course is a 2 day course and requires the candidates to have trained previously on another machine type to qualify.

About the VNA Man Down Conversion Course

Our AITT Fork Lift Truck Operator Course – Conversion (VNA Man Down) delivers a minimum of 16 hours of instruction and is designed to instruct up to a maximum of 3 delegates, providing the skills needed to operate the VNA Man Down Turret lift truck safely and efficiently, carry out a pre-use inspection & recall and explain the causes of truck and load instability.

 

This course is perfect for forklift operators with previous experience using another forklift truck type and are wishing to convert to the VNA Man Down Turret Truck – the AITT course complies with the standards set out in accordance with the HSE Code of Practice L117 (ACOP). This course enables successful operators to use any VNA Man Up Turret Trucks (with authorisation) anywhere within the UK.

VNA Man Down Conversion

Course Content & Information

Course title:

VNA Man Down Conversion Operator Course

Course aim:

To provide the theoretical and practical knowledge to safely operate a Very Narrow Aisle Operator-Down Truck.

Course elements:

The course will comprise theoretical and practical instruction covering the following:-

1. Responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act, 1974, PUWER 98 & LOLER 98
2. Operators Safety Code
3. Battery maintenance and charging procedures
4. Pre-use checks
5. Factors affecting stability
6. Motive controls
7. Hydraulic controls
8. Manoeuvring in open and confined areas including entry & aisle safety procedures
9. Stacking at different levels
10. Destacking with laden and unladen pallets

Knowledge:

On completion of training candidates will have a theoretical understanding of the following:-

1. Responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, PUWER 98 & LOLER 98.
2. Operators safety code
3. Battery charging and maintenance procedures
4. Pre-use checks
5. Factors affecting stability
6. Stacking and de-stacking in open areas and the confines of a very narrow aisle
7. The knowledge of abseil requirements

Operator Skill:

On completion of training the candidate will be able to:-

1. Drive and operate the lift truck safely and efficiently
2. Stack and de-stack at various levels in a safe and competent manner
3. Carry out pre-use checks to ensure the equipment is in a safe condition
4. Carry out battery maintenance and charging procedures

Who should attend this course:

Delegates who are wishing to convert from another type of lift truck to the VNA Man Down Turret Truck

Course duration:

This course runs for two days with up to 3 delegates. AITT accredited courses for lift trucks are strictly a maximum of 3 delegates to one instructor on one machine to ensure the training meets the Approved Code of Practice L117. Please click HERE for the training ratios per instructor.

Certification:

Successful delegates will receive a novice operator certificate of basic skill and ability endorsed by AITT with their registration number to the AITT (ACORNS).

We also offer an in-house certificate for employers who prefer accreditation to be used only on their premises.

Training material:

Delegates will receive relevant course handouts to support theoretical knowledge gained to include the following:

Operators Safety Code
Lifting Operations Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998   (LOLER)
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)
Pre-use inspection check sheet & check details.

Locations covered:

Local areas covered:  for counterbalance forklift training:

Neath, Bristol, Cambrian, Port Talbot, Carmarthen, Cardiff, Monmouth, Pencoed, Barry, Llansamlet, Cwmrhydyceirw, Redhill, Leatherhead, Guildford, Aldershot, Farnham, Fareham, Basingstoke, Winchester, Andover, Southampton, Portsmouth, Southsea, Havant and surrounding areas.

We are also able to travel anywhere withing the UK excluding Ireland. 

VNA Man Down Turret Truck Courses

Please see our other VNA Man Down course types

VNA Man Down Novice Course
VNA Man Down Novice Course
The VNA Man Down Novice Course is perfect for candidates who have had no previous training or experience.
VNA Man Down Novice Course
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VNA Man Down Experienced Course
VNA Man Down Experienced Course
VNA Man Down Experienced Training is for candidates have current experience but no previous formal training.
VNA Man Down Experienced Course
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VNA Man Down Refresher Course
VNA Man Down Refresher Course
The VNA Man Down Refresher Course is for candidates who need to refresh an expired accreditation
VNA Man Down Refresher Course
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