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4 levels

Course Levels...

These are our course levels starting from beginner, to existing (some use with no previous formal training) to a refresher level.

Novice Forklift Training

The novice forklift training course is designed for people who have never used a forklift before. This course will provide an overview of forklift operations, covering everything from forklift daily checks, regulations, health and safety requirements, emergency procedures and much more. It is recommended for those who are beginning in this career and want to work as forklift operators.

What the course covers

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  1. Hazard Awareness01
  2. The operators safety code02
  3. Lift truck stability03
  4. Handling Loads04
  5. Safety Video05
  6. Test your knowledge06
  7. Pre-shift Inspection07
  8. Moving/Stopping and steering the truck08
  9. Operation of hydraulic controls09
  10. Manoeuvring in open and confined areas10
  11. Stacking and de-stacking at different levels11
  12. How to handle slopes and ramps12

3 steps

The booking process

  1. 1

    Get a Quote

    Let us know the truck type, how many people, and level of experience.

  2. 2

    Make a Booking

    Confirm an available date and start time, as well as the site address.

  3. 3

    Training day

    A room for the theory, and empty pallets for the practical would be helpful.

B1B2

Counterbalance

B1 Counterbalance courses can be provided at Prospect Forklift Training Centre and Customer Premises. B2 Counterbalance courses can be provided at Customer Premises.

A counterbalance forklift is the most common type of truck used in the UK. The counterbalance truck uses a counterweight at the rear of the truck to offset, or counterbalance, the weight of a load carried at the front of the truck. They can be used in a number of different environments and can lift a variety of heavy loads.

We provide training on the following categories:

CategoryDuration
Novice trainingOperators with no previous experience.3-5 Days
Experienced operator trainingOperators with some experience but uncertified.2-3 Days
Conversion trainingConversion training from one type of truck to another.1-2 Days
Refresher trainingPeriodic refresher training for certified operators.1 Day

On successful completion of this training course trainees will be able to operate the machine safely and skilfully. They will have practiced manoeuvring the machine in confined areas, stacked and de-stacked at various levels, and will have been instructed in pre-shift inspection and refuelling procedures.

D1D2

Reach Truck

D1 Reach Truck courses can be provided at Prospect Forklift Training Centre and Customer Premises. D2 Reach Truck courses can be provided at Customer Premises.

The Reach Truck is primarily designed to pick up loads high in racking or storage, they operate best inside environments such as warehouses. They are perfectly suited to weaving between narrow aisles. They have the ability to reach heights in excess of 10m and can extend to distances beyond their stabilizing legs.

We provide training on the following categories:

CategoryDuration
Novice trainingOperators with no previous experience.3-5 Days
Experienced operator trainingOperators with some experience but uncertified.2-3 Days
Conversion trainingConversion training from one type of truck to another.1-2 Days
Refresher trainingPeriodic refresher training for certified operators.1 Day

On successful completion of this training course trainees will be able to operate the machine safely and skilfully. They will have practiced manoeuvring the machine in confined areas, stacked and de-stacked at various levels, and will have been instructed in pre-shift inspection and refuelling procedures.

3A

Scissor Lift

3A Scissor Lift (MEWP) training courses can be provided at Customer Premises.

Scissor lifts are large mobile vertical lifts that are used for a variety of applications in both indoor and outdoor spaces, where a straight lift is required for access. They are often found in construction and facility maintenance operations and are designed to elevate workers and their tools to heights ranging from 5.9 m. They are typically used for lifting, stacking, and transporting.

We provide training on the following categories:

CategoryDuration
Novice trainingOperators with no previous experience.1 Day
Experienced operator trainingOperators with some experience but uncertified.1 Day
Conversion trainingConversion training from one type of truck to another.1 Day
Refresher trainingPeriodic refresher training for certified operators.1 Day

On successful completion of this training course trainees will be able to operate the machine safely and skilfully. They will have practiced manoeuvring the machine in confined areas, instructed in pre-shift inspection and refuelling procedures.

Z1Z4

Pallet Truck

Z1 Manual Pallet truck and Z4 Manual Straddle truck courses can be provided at Customer Premises.

A pallet truck (also known as a pump truck or pallet jack) is a wheeled trolley designed to lift and transport pallets. The truck’s tapered forks slot underneath the pallet and the pump handle can then be used to raise and lower the load. Pallet trucks are commonly seen in warehouses, stockrooms, and other environments where wooden pallets are frequently used.

We provide training on the following categories:

CategoryZ1 DurationZ4 Duration
Novice trainingOperators with no previous experience.1 Day1-2 Days
Experienced operator trainingOperators with some experience but uncertified.0.5-1 Day1-2 Days
Conversion trainingConversion training from one type of truck to another.0.5 Day1 Day
Refresher trainingPeriodic refresher training for certified operators.0.5 Day1 Day

On successful completion of this training course trainees will be able to operate the truck safely and skilfully. They will have practiced manoeuvring the machine in confined areas, stacked and de-stacked, and will have been instructed in pre-shift inspection procedures.

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Stacker Truck

A3 Pedestrian Counterbalance lift trucks, A4 Rider pallet stackers, A5 Pedestrian Pallet stackers, A6 Pedestrian Straddle trucks and A7 Pedestrian Reach trucks courses can be provided at Customer Premises.

We provide training on the following categories:

CategoryDuration
Novice trainingOperators with no previous experience.1.5-3 Days
Experienced operator trainingOperators with some experience but uncertified.1 Day
Conversion trainingConversion training from one type of truck to another.0.5-1 Day
Refresher trainingPeriodic refresher training for certified operators.0.5-1 Day

On successful completion of this training course trainees will be able to operate the machine safely and skilfully. They will have practiced manoeuvring the machine in confined areas, stacked and de-stacked at various levels, and will have been instructed in pre-shift inspection and refuelling procedures.

E1 & E2

Order Pickers

E1 & E2 Order Pickers Forklift training courses can be provided at Customer Premises.

An order picker is used to pick individual items in a warehouse and transfer them to a pallet, trolley, or roll cage before they are distributed. The medium-level order pickers are designed to work on the ground, with the option to have a platform elevation height up to and including 3 meters. The high-level order picker is a machine with a platform and enclosed cab that rises up as high as the operator needs it to, these can be up to heights of 11 meters. High-level order pickers are typically used in larger warehouses.

We provide training on the following categories:

CategoryDuration
Novice trainingOperators with no previous experience.2-3 Days
Experienced operator trainingOperators with some experience but uncertified.1-2 Days
Conversion trainingConversion training from one type of truck to another.1-2 Days
Refresher trainingPeriodic refresher training for certified operators.1 Day

On successful completion of this training course trainees will be able to operate the machine safely and skilfully. They will have practiced manoeuvring the machine in confined areas, stacked and de-stacked at various levels, and will have been instructed in pre-shift inspection and refuelling procedures.

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