Intensive Forklift Truck Training Courses
Get the information you need on forklift courses
The Approximate time to complete an forklift course will vary depending on your previous experience if any and your course provider. If you have no experience in operating forklifts then you would most likely take the novice course which would usually last 5 days.
If you renewing your certificate then you would most likely take the one day refresher course.
The training aims to enable you to operate a forklift safely, including stacking and un stacking loads at different heights, maneuvering a loaded forklift in confined spaces, carrying out equipment checks.
Choosing the right Forklift Course
There are four different forklift training courses available to you:
- Novice | you would have no previous experience on forklifts | duration: 5 days
- Semi Experienced | have experience on forklifts but never been certified
- Conversion | are certified on one type of forklift and want to be certified for a different type
- Refresher | already certified but you need to renew your certificate | duration: 1 day
There are many different types of forklift trucks: Reach, Double Reach, Counterbalance, Stackers, Pivot Steer, Telescopic and many more.
Ask your course provider for advice on what type is right for you.
