MATERIALS HANDLING COURSES
OSTAS is a member of the leading training and safety associations,
and its professional standards are recognised and approved
by these bodies.
All instructors are fully qualified and have years of
practical operational training experience within their specialist
area. Courses range from management safety appreciation
to operator training and can be held at a customer's premises
or at our all weather training centre in Birmingham.
Operating throughout the UK, OSTAS is committed to providing a professional, approved, experienced and totally dedicated specialist training resource.
Specialist Training Centre
OSTAS operates a specialist training centre in Birmingham
which has been purpose-designed to offer the most effective
and efficient seminar and indoor training facilities. In
addition, there are training/seminar facilities at the Group's
Head Office in Southam.
Birmingham Training Centre:
Bordesley Street
Digbeth
Birmingham
B5 5PG
Tel: 0121 643 9034
Our centre is ideal for safety and equipment training within the field of materials handling. As well as large indoor training areas, for forklift trucks, the centre also has seminar/training rooms which can accomodate up to 12 delegates.
OSTAS runs an extensive programme of on-going "Open Courses" at these centres as well as corporate training.
Examinations
External assessors monitor all OSTAS examinations and all decisions made by OSTAS are considered binding in connection with examinations. All relevant Industrial Training boards are informed of courses and examinations.
Courses
The courses are offered on a national basis throughout the UK designed to allow companies to comply with current safety legislation. All courses are controlled in size to ensure that numbers are not too great to stop individual delegate participation and similarly not too small to make interaction impossible.
Further Information/Booking
For further information of any services offered by OSTAS
please contact Samantha Harding or telephone the Booking
Office (01926 813356) Fax (01926 817311). Bookings will
be accepted by telephone but must be confirmed in writing
within seven days.
SUMMARY OF COURSES AVAILABLE
FORK LIFT TRUCK
10 Day Instructor/Examiner - two modules
Nominated delegates for this course must have been tested to basic operator standard within twelve months of course commencement. They should be motivated, medically fit and be able to communicate with other employees.
5 Day Instructor/Examiner Re-Registration
The objective of this course is to prepare previously registered
Instructors for the re-registration examination. The delegate
must be a registered Fork Lift Truck Instructor and be prepared
to undertake intensive evening preparations for re-assessment
by ITSSAR and RTITB examiners.
1 Day Safety Appreciation
Suitable for supervisors and management. The course
will familiarise delegates with an awareness of fork lift
trucks and the legal requirements.
5 Day Basic Fork Truck Operator
This course is designed to enable the novice operator to acquire the basic skills required to operate the machine and gain experience in accordance with the Approved Code of Practice. It will give him/her the essential knowledge necessary for safe and efficient operation of his machine. Upon successful completion the delegate is awarded a recognised certificate and licence of competence.
3 Day Basic Fork Truck Operator
This course is designed to enable the operator with 12 months experience or more who requires further tuition to comply with the Approved Code of Practice and successfully complete the competence test. Upon successful completion the delegate is awarded a recognised certificate and licence of competence.
2 Day Basic Fork Truck Operator
This course is designed to enable the operator with experience to comply with the Code of Practice and successfully complete the competence test. This course is designed for the experienced operator who requires some training (other than just test and certification) but does not require a full 3 days.
1 Day Basic Fork Truck Operator
This course is designed for experienced operators with previously recognised certification to comply with the Approved Code of Practice and successfully complete the competence test. Upon successful completion the delegate is awarded a recognised certificate and licence of competence.
5 Day Basic Rough Terrain Operator
This course is designed to enable the novice operator to acquire the basic skills required to operate the machine and gain experience in accordance with the Approved Code of Practice. It will give him/her the essential knowledge necessary for safe and efficient operation of his machine. Upon successful completion the delegate is awarded a recognised certificate and licence of competence and the employer is given an assessment.
3 Day Basic Rough Terrain Operator
This course is designed to enable the operator with 12 months experience or more who requires further tuition to comply with the Approved Code of Practice and successfully complete the competence test. Upon successful completion the delegate is awarded a recognised certificate and licence of competence and the employer is given an assessment.
2 Day Basic Rough Terrain Operator
This course is designed to enable the operator with experience to comply with the Code of Practice and successfully complete the competence test. This course is designed for the experienced operator who requires some training (other than just test and certification) but does not require a full 3 day.
1 Day Basic Rough Terrain Operator
This course is designed for experienced operators with previously recognised certification to comply with the Approved Code of Practice and successfully complete the competence test. Upon successful completion the delegate is awarded a recognised certificate and licence of competence and the employer is given an assessment.
1 Day Rough Terrain Supervisor
This one day course is designed to give the supervisor the essential knowledge, for him/her to competently supervise the operator of the rough terrain fork lift truck on the construction site.
2 Day Powered Pedestrian Fork Truck Safety
This course will teach all the safety and skill knowledge necessary for safe and efficient operation of various pedestrian controlled fork lift and pallet trucks. This course meets statutory requirements of the employer concerning safety at work.
1 Day Familiarisation for change of Type/Model
This course is designed to meet the requirements of the code of practice for training existing competent operators in the use of other models of machines introduced into the workplace.
1 Day Safety Representative
This course allows a representative to gain essential knowledge to convey information on legal constraints and safety measures to their place of work.
Telescopic Materials Handler
To teach the basic operating skills and job related safety knowledge necessary for the safe operation of the Telescope Handler
CRANES
10 Day Instructor/Examiner
Nominated delegates for this course must have a sound background in cranes and lifting gear. Delegates need to be articulate, numerate and show instructor potential. Upon successful completion the delegate is awarded a recognised certificate of competence and the employer is given an assessment of their performance.
5 Day Novice Operator
This course is designed for delegates with no or little experience of cranes or lifting gear. Upon successful completion of the course the trainee will be awarded a certificate of training, which is recognised by HM Factories Inspectorate, and the employer will be given an assessment of his/her performance.
5 Day Jacking and Winching
This course deals with aspects of lifting and winching not covered in conventional crane courses. The training is aimed at people who have a certain amount of experience with cranes and gear but lack the knowledge and expertise to confidently undertake winching and jacking operations as well. Upon successful completion the delegate is awarded a recognised certificate of competence and the employer is given an assessment.
3 Day Operator
This course is designed for the operator or supervisor who has a certain amount of experience in the use of cranes and lifting gear but lacks the necessary detail knowledge to be able to operate the machine or choose this tackle with complete confidence. Upon successful completion the delegate is awarded a recognised certificate of competence and the employer is given an assessment.
Hydraulic Lorry Loader
This course aims to teach the basic skills and job related safe knowledge required for the safe and efficient operation of the hydraulic lorry loader.
1 Day Safety Appreciation for Supervisors/Management
This one day seminar is aimed at management as well as shop floor personnel and is intended to fill a gap in existing knowledge concerning safety in the use of tackle and the operation of cranes in common use in industry today.
1 Day Familiarisation For Change of Type/Model
This course is designed to meet the requirements of the Code of Practice for training existing competent operators in the use of other models of machines introduced into the workplace.
HUMAN KINETICS
3 Day Instructor
The first half of this course deals with instructional techniques with a bias towards human kinetics. The second half is occupied in setting up and conducting courses, putting to use the techniques previously learned. At the end of the training the successful delegate will be capable of conducting a meaningful training session with all levels of personnel.
1 Day Manual Handling
The course is available on site or at our training centre and basically takes the form of theoretical instruction and demonstration in the morning, with trainees participating in practical handling exercises after lunch. Delegates are awarded a recognised certificate of attendance.
TRACTOR
Tow Tractor Operator
This course is designed for delegates with no or little operational experience. It teaches the basic skill requirements and job safety knowledge necessary for the safe and efficient operation of the tow tractor.
Tailored Courses for Tractors
This course is tailored to suit the particular type of machine in use. It varies in duration from 3 to 5 days depending on the number and type of attachments or accessories the trainee is required to have knowledge of. At the end of the basic 3 days driving course the successful trainee will be competent to safely operate the tractor. The delegate will be able to manoeuvre the tractor and trailers in confined areas. They will have been tested to ensure they have achieved an acceptable level of competence and will be aware of its capabilities and limitations.
SIDE-LOADERS
5 Day Basic Side-loader
This course is designed to enable the novice operator to acquire the basic skills required to operate the machine and gain experience in accordance with the Approved Code of Practice. It will give him the essential knowledge necessary for safe and efficient operation of his machine. Upon successful completion the delegate is awarded a recognised certificate and licence of competence and the employer is given an assessment.
3 Day Basic Side-loader
This course is designed to enable the operator with 12 months experience or more who requires further tuition to comply with the Approved Code of Practice and successfully complete the competence test. Upon successful completion the delegate is awarded a recognised certificate and licence of competence and the employer is given an assessment.
2 Day Basic Side-loader
This course is designed to enable the operator with experience to comply with the Code of Practice and successfully complete the competence test. This course is designed for the experienced operator who requires some training (other than just test and certification) but does not require a full 3 days.
1 Day Basic Side-loader
This course is designed for experienced operators with previously recognised certification to comply with the Approved Code of Practice and successfully complete the competence test. Upon successful completion the delegate is awarded a recognised certificate and licence of competence and the employer is given an assessment.
STRADDLE EQUIPMENT
10 Day Instructor
Some employers prefer to have their own instructor to carry out training in their own time. This course teaches instructional techniques and results in a competent instructor with a meaningful training course set up to our standards, which satisfy HSE.
The delegates are required to be competent straddle carrier operators, literate, numerate and with the ability to communicate.
5 Day Basic Straddle
This course is designed to enable the novice operator to acquire the basic skills required to operate the machine and gain experience in accordance with the Approved Code of Practice. It will give him/her the essential knowledge necessary for safe and efficient operation of his/her machine. Upon successful completion the delegate is awarded a recognised certificate and licence of competence and the employer is given an assessment.
3 Day Basic Straddle
This course is designed to enable the operator with 12 months experience or more who requires further tuition to comply with the Approved Code of Practice and successfully complete the competence test. Upon successful completion the delegate is awarded a recognised certificate and licence of competence and the employer is given an assessment.
2 Day Basic Straddle
This course is designed to enable the operator with experience to comply with the Code of Practice and successfully complete the competence test. This course is designed for the experienced operator who requires some training (other than just test and certification) but does not require a full 3 days.
1 Day Basic Straddle
This course is designed for experienced operators with previously recognised certification to comply with the Approved Code of Practice and successfully complete the competence test. Upon successful completion the delegate is awarded a recognised certificate and licence of competence and the employer is given an assessment.
SCAFFOLDING
Inspection Appreciation
This course gives a basic awareness in the inspection of scaffolding. It will acquaint delegates with scaffolding types and components. The course is in compliance with the Codes of Practice and Construction Regulations.
FIRE
1 Day Fire Prevention Course
This course is designed for the employer who requires a person with the knowledge to identify the types and causes of fires and who knows the action to take in the event of a fire.
CONSTRUCTION/PLANT OPERATORS
Site Safety Achievement
This course is designed for all plant operators and other personnel who may have to work on construction sites. It involves the education to practice safe systems of work and highlights statutory obligations.
Rear Dump Truck, Excavators (JCB), Powered Work Platform, & Loading Shovels (Wheeled and Tracked)
FORK LIFT TRUCK
REACH / COUNTERBALANCE
5 Day Basic Operator
This course is designed to enable the novice operator to acquire the basic competence skill to operate the machine.
3 Day Basic Operator
This course is designed to enable the operator with 12 months experience or more who requires further tuition before successfully completing the competence test.
2 Day Basic Operator
This course is designed to enable the operator with experience to comply with legislation and successfully complete the competence test. This course is designed for the experienced operator who requires some training (other than just test and certification) but does not require a full 3 days.
1 Day Basic Operator
This course is designed for the experienced operator possibly with previous certification who requires test and certification.
