WHO SHOULD DO THIS TRAINING?

This course should be done by employees who are responsible for operating a pedestrian controlled stacker in the workplace and who require refresher (re-certification) training.

WHY IS THIS TRAINING IMPORTANT?

This course provides evidence that persons who operate a pedestrian controlled stacker in the workplace have been trained and are competent to do so. Attendees will be able to conduct pre and post inspections to ensure the performance of the pedestrian controlled stacker to handle the loading and storage of freight by using the equipment and its accessories in the required manner. Attendees will also be able to access emergency systems and services in the event of an incident or accident. 

BASIC COURSE CONTENTS

This course includes the following important aspects;

Mechanical appreciation: Including, operator maintenance areas, cooling system, lubrication system, fuel system, electrical system, gauges, tyres, braking system, mast and forks, hydraulic system, steering and operating the pedestrian controlled stacker correctly.

Refuelling: Including, safety procedures, the traction battery and replacing the pedestrian controlled stacker battery pack.

Pre-operating Inspection: Including, checking the mast, checking the tyres, brakes and hydraulics, lifting gear, setting the operating position, pre-start check of the controls, checking lifting controls and functionality, checking the battery, checking ancillary equipment and controls, and checking operating controls and functionality.

Maintaining a Logbook: Including, the logbook and the accident report.

Operator Controls: Including, types of operating controls, driving controls and lifting controls.

Safety: Including, pre-operating safety precautions, start-up safety precautions, shut-down safety precautions driving safety precautions, the relationship between load and stability of a pedestrian controlled stacker, load chart rating, the seesaw principle of leverage, the principle of leverage, hazardous cargo safety precautions, container loading safety precautions, emergency services, protective clothing and general housekeeping.

Manoeuvring: Including, manoeuvring/clearance, manoeuvring through a practice course with & without a load, observation and hand signals.

Loading and Off-loading: Including, loading a container and off-loading a container.

Stacking: Including, storage areas, store layouts, stacking methods, pallets, the handling of flat pallets, block-stacking, bin pallets stacking, steel stacking and hazardous material stacking.

Handling Cargo: Including, handling cargo with pictorial markers, warning diamonds, lifting and transporting procedure and hazardous cargo.

COURSE DETAILS

The course duration is one (1) day.

Training can be conducted:

On-site: for a minimum of four (4) attendees per group. A pedestrian controlled stacker should be available for practical sessions.

The course programme includes facilitator presentations, readings, individual activities, group discussions and skill application exercises. All learners are encouraged to participate and apply themselves from the first day so that their learning will be interactive and stimulating and their training can be effective and useful to them.

COURSE COSTING

The cost displayed is per person for the course duration.

BENEFITS OF THE TRAINING

Attendees who are determined to be competent will be able to:

Demonstrate how to operate and work with a pedestrian controlled stacker in the safest and most competent way possible.

Understand and explain the principles the machine works on.

Explain the different methods of handling and storing freight.

Operate equipment in accordance with laid down organizational and legislative standards and procedures as well as manufacturers guidelines.

Perform pre-check and operational checks, operating, shutting down and parking of the pedestrian controlled stacker.

Explain the use of available support systems and emergency services in case of incidents and accidents.

TRAINING OUTCOME

Successful attendees will receive a certificate of competence and licence to operate a pedestrian controlled stacker.

ACCREDITATION

The course is accredited by the Transport Education Training Authority (TETA).

Pedestrian controlled stacker training (Re-cert) is aligned to the registered unit standard, ID 242981 (Unit Standard Level 2) with 4 credits. Attendees will be assessed against the outcomes of the unit standards by completing a knowledge assignment that covers the essential embedded knowledge stipulated in the unit standards, and by compiling a portfolio of evidence that provides proof of your ability to apply the learning to your work situation.