This safety-awareness course explains how authorised operators and supervisors select, inspect, load, travel, park and charge pedestrian-controlled electric pallet trucks.

What you will cover

  • Truck Types Roles Authorisation and Stop Work Rules
  • Plan the Route and Separate People from Trucks
  • Pre Use Checks and Defect Isolation
  • Load Capacity Pallet Condition and Fork Position
  • Control Travel and Operate a Pedestrian Truck Safely
  • Gradients Docks Vehicles and Restricted Areas
  • Set Down Park Secure and Close Out
  • Battery Charging Emergencies and Reporting

Course structure

Complete eight lessons followed by a course-level 12-question final assessment. The pass mark is 80% (at least 10 correct), and retakes are permitted.

Scope boundary: this course provides awareness only. It does not authorise operation, battery work, dock work or establish practical competence. Manufacturer instruction, supervised practice, workplace familiarisation, practical assessment and written employer authorisation remain essential.

Course Content

1. Truck Types Roles Authorisation and Stop Work Rules
2. Plan the Route and Separate People from Trucks
3. Pre Use Checks and Defect Isolation
4. Load Capacity Pallet Condition and Fork Position
5. Control Travel and Operate a Pedestrian Truck Safely
6. Gradients Docks Vehicles and Restricted Areas
7. Set Down Park Secure and Close Out
8. Battery Charging Emergencies and Reporting
Final Quiz
Electric Pallet Truck – Final Assessment