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Forklift Truck Operator Training – Novice

Course Introduction

Forklift Novice Training is a comprehensive program and provides individuals with the essential skills and knowledge to operate industrial forklift trucks safely and effectively. Importantly, the “off-the-job” training course meets the requirements of:

The Health and Safety Act 1974 and
The Health & Safety Executive’s “Approved Code of Practice L117” for Forklift Trucks.

Moreover, the course also achieves the RTITB accreditation criteria and successful candidates will be added to the National Operator Registration Scheme (NORS).

Thus, participants will gain a deep understanding of forklift truck operation, including:

Practical skills: Safe and efficient maneuvering, load handling, and inspection techniques.
Theoretical knowledge: Forklift truck components, operating principles, safety regulations, and emergency procedures.

Our expert instructors will guide you through a structured curriculum. Thereby, they ensure that you acquire the necessary competencies to operate forklift trucks responsibly and minimize the risk of accidents.

Therefore, the course is ideal for individuals who have no prior experience with counterbalance forklift trucks and are seeking to embark on a career in logistics or materials handling.

No previous experience or driving license is required to enroll in our Forklift Novice Training course.

Summary and More Info

To summarize, a brief list of the benefits of our Forklift Novice Training course include:

Certification: Upon successful completion, participants will receive a recognized forklift operator certification.
Personalized instruction: Our small class sizes allow for individualized attention and support.
Flexible scheduling: We offer a variety of course options to accommodate different schedules.
Hands-on experience: Our training facility is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment to provide realistic training scenarios.

To learn more about the course curriculum and duration options, watch our informative video blog here.

Invest in your safety and career by enrolling in our Forklift Novice Training program today!

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Who is it for / requirements?

This operator training course is designed for potential operator’s who have no previous experience of operating industrial counterbalanced or reach lift trucks rider-operated. They should be over the minimum school-leaving age (except in docks where they must be at least 18 years of age), they should have a reasonable degree of physical fitness.

Course Programme

Practical Training

Introduction to the lift truck to be used for training, controls and instruments
Correct procedures for mounting/dismounting
Starting, moving, stopping and steering the lift truck
Operation of the hydraulic controls
Weight assessment and lift truck stability
Handling unladen pallets and laden loads
Stacking/de-stacking procedures
Driving on/off ramps and inclines
Working in racking
Road vehicle loading/unloading procedures
Lift truck pre-use checks
Refuelling procedures

Theoretical Training

Health and Safety Regulations
Why we need to train
Approved Code of Practice
Operator’s Safety Code with appropriate Safety film
Lift truck stability

Optionally, the theory component can be covered though our E-Learning courses to reduce time and cost. Find out more information about our E-Learning offer and book the online component via our website!

Assessment

Basic Operating Skills Test

Practical test of basic operating skills
Practical test of ability to carry out a lift truck pre-use check
Associated knowledge

Those course members who achieve a pass in all three elements of the examination – pre-use inspection, the practical test, and the theoretical associated knowledge test – will be awarded with the lift truck operator’s ‘Basic Operating Skills Test’ Certificate. ID cards are optional.

Venue

Gatwick Training Centre
On customers Premises – Find out more about our In-House Training Delivery!

Qualification Number

603/1614/7

Course Length

Variable – see Additional Information

Additional Information

COUNTERBALANCED & REACH LIFT TRUCKS, RIDER-OPERATED

Fully accredited and in-house forklift training for operators and instructors on all types of lift trucks. All levels of experience are catered for. Novice courses are provided for those who have little-to-no experience.

Other courses are also available: Experienced operator and refresher courses as well as conversion training to other types of trucks.

All our training courses meet the latest standards from the Accrediting Bodies Association – Workplace Transport (ABA) HSE advised training.

Forklift Novice Training Course Durations:

Number of Trainees	Course Duration (Days)	E – Learning Included	Fully Accredited
3	5 Days	No	Yes
2	4 Days	No	Yes
1	3 Days	No	Yes

E- Learning blended Forklift Novice Training Course Durations:

E-Learning is a blended course that helps to reduce time in the classroom and away from the job, thereby also reducing cost. This allows the trainee to study the theory part at home or work and will reduce the amount of time needed with the instructor. Find out more information about our E-Learning offer and book the online component via our website!

Number of Trainees	Course Duration (Days)	E – Learning Included	Fully Accredited
3	3 Days	Yes	Yes
2	2 Days	Yes	Yes
1	2 Days	Yes	Yes

In-House Course Delivery for Forklift Novice Training Course:

In-House training is another delivery option for this course and offers a lot of flexibility regarding timing and equipment types. It can also be much more specifically adjusted to your company’s requirements . Find out more about our In-House Training Delivery!

Different Equipment Types Covered

We provide courses on all type of equipment, the course duration listed above are for the most popular trucks, i.e. the Counterbalance and Reach trucks.

But we can cover other types of equipment equally competently, please inquire via the form below!

Additional truck types:

Articulated
Medium & High Order Picker
Narrow Aisle
Telescopic Handler
Pallet Stacker
Pallet Truck
Rider Transport
Multidirectional
Sideloader
As well as any kind of Attachment

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