Training Course

We Specialise in
Counterbalance forklift driver training
Reach truck driver training
Pivot steer (Bendi, Flexi etc) truck driver training
VNA turret truck - man up and man-down driver training
Low level order picker (LLOP) training
High level order picker (HLOP) training
Powered pallet truck (PPT) -pedestrian or ride-on
Pedestrian Stacker
Telescopic truck
Sideloader
4 way reach trucks
Combilifts

Duration of courses

Experience	Number of trainees	Number of days required
None - total novice	3 2 1	5 days 4 days 3 days
Some experience but no certificate	3 2 1	3 days 2 days 2 days
Trained and tested	1, 2 or 3	1 day refresher/retest
Trained and tested	1, 2 or 3	2 day conversion course to another type of truck

Please note: These durations are recommended, however we can quote for individual circumstances and offer bespoke courses to suit your particular needs.
Powered Pallet trucks are generally only one day courses.
Conversion courses from one truck to another is generally 2 days.

Subjects covered during a Forkift Truck Driver Training Course

Introduction/Registration/Induction
The need to train (Reasons)
The Health & Safety at Work Act Employers and Employees duties
Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regs 1998
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regs 1998
Principles of Counterbalance
Instability and Stability
Operators Safety Booklet
Relevant Videos
Battery charging and maintenance/refuelling gas and diesel
Mounting and dismounting
Driving, parking and braking
Basic steering
Advanced steering
Hydraulic system
Use of hydraulic controls
Handling various loads
Vehicle loading and unloading
Stacking at various heights
Inclines and ramps
Attachments
Pre-operational checks
Theory test
Practical test