Apprentice Application

Further information for apprentices is held on the special website at www.forktruckapprentices.org.uk

You can download an application form here or complete the form below:

This is to certify that: (name in full)
Of: (current company)
has the following experience as a fork lift truck service engineer:

From: (dd/mm/yyyy)	To: (dd/mm/yyyy)	Company:

Note: If the above does not indicate a minimum of 5 years' fork truck experience please click here to say why you think this engineer should still be considered suitable for this course.

In our opinion, based on practical experience of his/her work, the above named engineer is able to inspect all safety critical items* on a fork truck and report his/her findings in an accurate and clear manner. He/she has sufficient confidence and maturity to be able to report on such inspections without fear of compromise or intimidation.

Name:	Position:	Contact Info: (phone/email)

*Safety Critical Items

1.It is understood that the engineer is not able to inspect chains and forks, or has not been formally assessed on this ability, and this is the reason for attending the course.

2.Items which the engineer must be able to inspect prior to attendance on this course include:

All Hydraulics; Braking Systems (hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and electrical); Steering Systems;

Traction Systems - to include mountings, fluids, seals, controls, cables, linkages, exhaust, batteries, tyres and wheels;

Safety Systems - to include warning devices, interlocks, wire guidance systems, data plates, and control labels; and

General Structure - to include chassis, roll-over protection, seat mountings and operator restraints.