Who is the training for?

Our courses are suitable for employees who operate forklifts, plant or specialist equipment as part of their work, including new operators and those with previous experience.

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Forklift and warehouse truck courses

• Counterbalance forklifts

• Reach trucks

• Pedestrian and rider-operated pallet trucks

• Pallet stackers

• Sideloaders

• Medium and high-level order pickers

• Very narrow aisle (VNA) trucks: man-up and man-down

• Bendi and Flexi articulated trucks

• Multidirectional lift trucks

• Lorry-mounted forklifts

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Plant courses

• Rough terrain masted forklifts

• Rough terrain telescopic handlers and telehandlers

• Loading shovels and wheel loaders

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Specialist equipment and site operations

• Slinger and signaller

• Overhead crane

• Lorry-mounted crane (Hiab)

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What does the training cover?

Content depends on the equipment and the operator’s experience. Relevant topics include:

• Operator responsibilities and workplace hazards

• Pre-use checks and reporting defects

• Equipment controls and safe operation

• Manoeuvring and working around pedestrians

• Load handling and stability

• Stacking and unstacking, where applicable

• Safe parking and securing equipment

• Theoretical and practical assessments

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What will delegates learn?

Delegates will develop their understanding of the equipment covered by their course, its operating limits and the precautions needed for their tasks.

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They will learn how to check equipment before use, recognise hazards and apply safer operating practices.

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Arrange onsite training for your team

Tell us the equipment type, number of delegates, their experience and site location. We’ll discuss your requirements, confirm suitable training arrangements and provide a quotation.

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All training is delivered at your premises or on site.