The Accrediting Bodies Association (ABA) announced changes that came into effect from 1st April 2016. The ABA have put together a workplace transport equipment list to hopefully eradicate any confusion about Operator Qualifications.
The Accrediting Bodies Association for Workplace Transport have compiled a list with the aim of assisting employers and recruiters in identifying operator qualifications regardless of the awarding body. The new groups have been allocated codes agreed by the members of the ABA and so will see a universal system of naming applied across the board. This new grouping method should avoid any confusion and make it easier to identify precisely what equipment an operator is qualified to operate.
Below you will find the Updated Equipment Categories for your information:
A – Powered Pallet Trucks |
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| A1 | Pedestrian | Electric | Pallet, Stillage, Low Lift Platform & Low Lift Order-Picking Trucks |
| A2 | Rider | Electric | Pallet, Stillage, Low Lift Platform & Low Lift Order-Picking Trucks |
| A3 | Pedestrian | Electric | Counterbalance Lift Trucks |
| A4 | Rider | Electric | Rider Pallet Stackers |
| A5 | Pedestrian | Electric | Pallet Stackers |
| A6 | Pedestrian | Electric | Straddle Trucks |
| A7 | Pedestrian | Electric | Reach trucks |
| A8 | Rider | Electric | Stand on Reach trucks |
B – Counterbalance |
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| B1 | Rider | Electric & I.C.E. | Lift truck up to and including 5 tonne |
| B2 | Rider | Electric & I.C.E. | Lift truck over 5 tonne – up to and including 15 tonne |
| B3 | Rider | Electric & I.C.E. | Lift truck over 15 tonne |
| B4 | Rider | Electric & I.C.E. | Stand-on Counterbalance |
C – Sideloader |
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| C1 | Rider | Electric & I.C.E. | Up to and including 5 tonne |
| C2 | Rider | Electric & I.C.E. | Over 5 tonne – up to and including 15 tonne |
| C3 | Rider | Electric & I.C.E. | Over 15 tonne |
D – Reach |
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| D1 | Rider | Electric | Reach & Straddle trucks 3-8m |
| D2 | Rider | Electric | Reach & Straddle trucks 8m lift |
E – Order Pickers |
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| E1 | Rider | Electric | Medium lift up to and including 2.5 meters |
| E2 | Rider | Electric | High lift over 2.5 meters |
| F – Very Narrow Aisle | |||
| F1 | Rider | Electric | Operator Up |
| F2 | Rider | Electric | Operator Down |
G – Container Handlers |
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| G1 | Rider | I.C.E. | Straddle Carriers |
| G2 | Rider | I.C.E. | Counterbalanced |
| G3 | Rider | I.C.E. | Sideloader |
| G4 | Rider | I.C.E. | Telescopic |
| G5 | Rider | I.C.E. | Rough Terrain Telescopic |
H – Tow Tractors & Trailers |
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| H1 | Rider | Electric & I.C.E. | |
| H2 | Pedestrian | Electric & I.C.E. | Including flip-up platform |
| H3 | Rider | I.C.E. | Over |
J – Rough Terrain |
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| J1 | Rider | I.C.E. | Masted Lift Truck |
| J2 | Rider | I.C.E. | Variable reach/telescopic up to 9m lift 2 or 4 wheel steer/articulated |
| J3 | Rider | I.C.E. | Telescopic above 9m lift 2 or 4 Wheel Steer/Articulated |
| J6 | Rider | I.C.E | Variable Reach/Telescopic, Rotating Turret under 9m lift 2 or 4 Wheel steer |
| J7 | Rider | I.C.E. | Variable Reach/Telescopic, Rotating Turret over 9m lift 6 2 or 4 Wheel Steer |
| J8 | Rider | I.C.E. | Articulated |
J – Industrial |
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| J4 | Rider | I.C.E. | Variable Reach Lift Truck – up to 9m lift 2 or 4 Wheel Steer |
| J5 | Rider | I.C.E. | High Lift Telescopic Truck – above 9m lift 2 or 4 Wheel Steer |
M – Multi-directional |
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| M1 | Rider | Electric & I.C.E. | Multi-Directional Lift Trucks |
| M2 | Rider | Electric & I.C.E. | Multi-Directional Side Loader |
P – Pivot Steer |
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| P1 | Rider | Electric & I.C.E. | |
| P2 | Pedestrian | Electric | |
T – Transportable (Truck Mounted) |
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| T | Rider | I.C.E. | |
Z – Pallet Trucks |
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| Z1 | Pedestrian | Manual &Semi-Manual | Pallet trucks |
| Z2 | Pedestrian | Manual &Semi-Manual | Platform Truck (including fixed type) |
| Z3 | Pedestrian | Manual &Semi-Manual | Pallet Stacker |
| Z4 | Pedestrian | Manual &Semi-Manual | Straddle Truck |
| MEWP Group | |||
| 1A | Rider | Electric & I.C.E. | Static Vertical |
| 1B | Rider & Pedestrian | Electric & I.C.E. | Static Boom |
| 3A | Rider | Electric & I.C.E. | Mobile Vertical |
| 3B | Rider | Electric & I.C.E. | Mobile Boom |
Hopefully this should provide a great referral point for employers and recruiters and also help individuals assess their own qualifications and highlight any areas that might require training or refresher courses. Of course, Forklift Agency can help with all your training requirements be it a novice course or a refresher. Simply get in touch for more information or to book! 0330 300 9495
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