Motor Vehicle & Transport Revision — Lantra Awards End-Point Assessment
Complete Lantra Awards End-Point Assessment Motor Vehicle & Transport specification revision resources. Tailored syllabus coverage with topic breakdowns, quizzes, and practice questions.
Specification Topics
- Undertake post operational checks for fork lift trucks
- Road rail excavator
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- Prepare the fork lift truck for driving or manoeuvering
- Road rail excavator crane
- Operate, move or manoeuvre the fork lift truck
- Demolition plant - non hydraulic
- Select, transfer and position loads using a fork lift truck
- Demolition plant - hydraulic rotating
Top Exam Board Tips
- In a practical assessment, verbalise each step to show understanding; for example, explain what you are checking and why it matters.
- Always consult and reference the specific manufacturer’s operator manual for the truck type during checks.
- Develop a structured routine (e.g., front-left side, rear, right side) to ensure no part of the vehicle is missed.
- Ensure all documentation is filled out neatly and signed before leaving the vehicle; an incomplete report can lead to marks being lost.
- During practical assessment, narrate your actions to demonstrate underpinning knowledge; explain why each check is performed.
- Use the manufacturer's handbook as a reference; if an official checklist is provided, follow it methodically.
- Always emphasise the 'handover' element: ensure you communicate any findings to the next operator or supervisor.
- For written components, link your answers to specific legislation such as LOLER 1998 and PUWER 1998 to show higher-level understanding.
- Always reference specific industry regulations like the Rule Book and safe systems of work in any written or practical assessment to show underpinning knowledge.
- During practical assessments, verbalise your actions (e.g., 'checking for overhead obstructions') to demonstrate conscious safe practice even if the hazard is simulated.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Neglecting to turn off the ignition and remove the key, leaving the vehicle in a condition that could allow unauthorised use.
- Failing to check the condition of fork arms and load backrest, missing cracks or deformation.
- Overlooking minor fluid leaks, which can indicate more serious hydraulic or engine issues.
- Not reporting defects immediately, or assuming someone else will report them, leading to unrecorded safety risks.
- Rushing through the inspection and missing subtle damage such as small cracks in welds or light misting of hydraulic oil.
- Failing to report minor defects on the assumption that they will be noticed during pre-use checks; all defects must be logged.
- Neglecting to clean the radiator grille or air filter pre-cleaner of debris after operation in dusty or chaff-laden environments.
- Leaving the fork arms raised or tilted forward, creating a trip or impalement hazard.
Key Terminology & Definitions
- Safe shutdown and parking
- Visual inspection for damage and defects
- Fluid and battery checks
- Documentation and defect reporting
- Security and isolation procedures
- Visual inspection for damage and wear
- Fluid and leak monitoring
- Housekeeping and cleanliness
- Battery and fuel management
- Core knowledge
- Practical application
- know how to undertake post operational checks for a fork lift truck, be able to undertake post operational checks for fork lift trucks
- Pre-use inspection
- Starting procedures
- Safety compliance