Refresh your forklift knowledge and skills in just 2 days, building upon previous operator training.
Overview in brief
- Our dedicated learner course will provide you with the training required by law to help you master the industrial masted lift truck – commonly known as the forklift.
- It’s a machine that’s extremely popular for moving materials and goods across many types of industry. But without proper training, it’s also a common cause of workplace accidents.
- Our course fully complies with the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) approved code of practice for forklift operation.
- You’ll gain vital practical experience to ensure you can operate a forklift safely and effectively.
The finer details
- Theory and practice combine on our course.
- You’ll be brought up to speed with the latest health and safety regulations.
- You’ll also learn about the potential – and the pitfalls – of the machine.
- Then it’s hands-on time, with a full run-through of forklift driving basics.
- You’ll move on to loading and unloading skills and mastering the vehicle’s lifting and shifting capabilities.
- Finally, you’ll learn about key pre-use and running checks.
Course sessions in full:
- HSE legislation and safety guidelines
- Introduction to the lift truck
- Start, stop and basic manoeuvring
- Operating with pallets and loads
- Bulk and difficult loads.
Worth noting:
- Our course is for learners wishing to complete Lantra Awards training. You can also progress to a forklift truck qualification which, to give it its full name, is: Level 2 Award in Lift Truck (Counter Balance) Operations.