Lantra Awards Level 2 Award In Land-Based Fork Lift Truck Operations (Rough Terrain and Masted Types) (QCF)

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This subtopic focuses on the practical skills and underpinning knowledge required to safely operate, move, and manoeuvre rough terrain and masted forklift trucks in land-based environments. Learners must demonstrate competence in starting procedures, control familiarisation, safe travel with and without loads, and precise manoeuvring on varying surfaces and gradients, all while adhering to relevant health and safety regulations.

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What You Need to Demonstrate

Key skills and knowledge for this topic

Award credit for demonstrating a correct pre-use check, including visual inspection of tyres, hydraulics, mast, and safety devices, and recording findings appropriately.
Award credit for smooth, controlled use of all operating controls (lift, tilt, reach, side-shift if fitted) without shock loading or sudden movements.
Award credit for adopting the correct travelling position: forks lowered and tilted back, mast vertical or slightly tilted back, and clear forward visibility maintained.
Award credit for safely negotiating slopes, uneven terrain, and obstacles by adjusting speed, using appropriate gear selection, and keeping the load uphill.
Award credit for executing precise manoeuvres in confined spaces, using all-round observation and mirrors, and demonstrating awareness of the truck’s tail swing.

Marking Points

Key points examiners look for in your answers

Award credit for demonstrating a correct pre-use check, including visual inspection of tyres, hydraulics, mast, and safety devices, and recording findings appropriately.
Award credit for smooth, controlled use of all operating controls (lift, tilt, reach, side-shift if fitted) without shock loading or sudden movements.
Award credit for adopting the correct travelling position: forks lowered and tilted back, mast vertical or slightly tilted back, and clear forward visibility maintained.
Award credit for safely negotiating slopes, uneven terrain, and obstacles by adjusting speed, using appropriate gear selection, and keeping the load uphill.
Award credit for executing precise manoeuvres in confined spaces, using all-round observation and mirrors, and demonstrating awareness of the truck’s tail swing.

Examiner Tips

Expert advice for maximising your marks

💡Audibly describe your actions during the practical test (e.g., 'I am checking the mast for cracks and the forks for wear') to explicitly demonstrate your underpinning knowledge to the assessor.
💡Always complete a full 360-degree walk-around check before starting and after shutting down the machine, even if time is limited, as this is a mandatory safety requirement.
💡When manoeuvring, make frequent use of all mirrors and physically turn your head to check blind spots; examiners specifically look for constant all-round awareness.
💡On slopes, remember the fundamental rule: always keep the load facing uphill, whether laden or unladen, to maximise stability.

Common Mistakes

Pitfalls to avoid in your exam answers

Failing to adjust the fork height and tilt angle before moving, resulting in instability or ground contact.
Travelling with the load raised higher than necessary, which raises the centre of gravity and increases the risk of overturning, especially on rough terrain.
Neglecting to check overhead and side clearances when manoeuvring in areas with low branches, doorways, or stacked materials.
Misjudging the turning circle and not accounting for the rear-end swing, leading to collisions with structures or other vehicles.
Applying harsh braking or acceleration on loose or uneven surfaces, causing load shift or loss of control.

Key Terminology

Essential terms to know

know how to operate, move or manoeuvre the fork lift truck, be able to operate, move or manoeuvre the fork lift truck

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Lantra Awards Level 2 Award In Land-Based Fork Lift Truck Operations (Rough Terrain and Masted Types) (QCF)

What You Need to Demonstrate

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Common Mistakes

Key Terminology

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