awarding body:  RTITB / LANTRA

Forklift Truck Training

Counterbalance, Pivot-Steer, Pedestrian Pallet, Transporter, Reach, Pedestrian Pallet Stacker – Low / Medium / High

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At your business premises
training to RTITB Standards
Theory & Practical work
LANTRA Certification available
Meets safety Guidelines

The forklift truck training program provides comprehensive instruction for safe operation of forklift trucks. It encompasses components, controls, inspections, and maintenance. Participants gain knowledge of safe operating techniques, load handling, stability, and hazard recognition. Practical exercises enhance lifting, maneuvering, and navigating diverse terrains. Successful completion leads to certification or an operator card, validating competence and dedication to safety. The program instills confidence in operating forklift trucks securely, minimizing risks and fostering a safe work environment.

Theory Content:

  • Introduction to the course 
  • Operators Safety Code – “Safety in Working With Lift Trucks” 
  • Health & Safety at Work Act Etc. 1974.
  • LOLER, Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998. 
  • PUWER, Provision and Use of Working Equipment Regulations 1998. 
  • Pre-shift Inspections 
  • Stability 
  • Centre of Gravity of the load & Centre of Gravity of the truck
  • Capacity plates (reading & understanding.)
  • Specific hazards & controls
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Practical Content:

  • Controls and Instruments. 
  • Starting, moving and stopping the truck 
  • Steering 
  • Hydraulic System 
  • Weight Assessment 
  • Handling laden, unladen pallets 
  • Driving on/off ramps
  • Vehicle loading and unloading 
  • Pre-use Inspection 
  • Testing
trainees novice experienced conversion Refresher
If you’ve never driven a forklift truck before, we take you from a complete novice to a skilled reach truck operator in about 5 days. Even those who have been driving reach trucks for a while can benefit from updating their skills with our one-day courses once in a while. If you’ve been out of the industry for some time and haven’t used a reach truck, taking a refresher course is a great way to renew your certificate and licence. Our one and two-day courses are ideal if you want to convert from operating one particular type of forklift to using a reach truck in the workplace.
1 3 Days 2 Days 1 Day 1 Day
2 4 Days 3 Days 2 Days 1 Day
3 5 Days 3 Days 2 Days 1 Day
Contact Us: Price start from £200 / day

RD Training Academy courses are performed on your ​premises using your equipment. 

This allows us to tailor our courses to your equipment, site and specific needs, giving your employees outstanding training that is also RTITB complient.

Upon successful completeion of an RD Training  Academy course; delegates will receive a certificate and registered onto the RTITB National Operator Registration Scheme database (NORS).  Operators may also wish to purchase a NORS photocard at an additional fee.

Speak to us about upgrading the course to a LANTRA acredition:
The LANTRA Awards Level 2 Award in Fork Lift Truck (Counter Balance) Operations is a Competency Based Qualification (CBQ) based on the Skills for Logistics National Occupational Standards (NOS), which exist to ensure that personnel working within industry meet the required minimum standards.

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