Forklift Training Courses
Novice Operator
- Course Duration: 3 – 5 days (8:30am to 4:30pm each day)
- Maximum Instructor/Candidate Ratio: 1:3
- RTITB Certification: This then enables the candidate to operate any forklift truck up to a 5000kgs lifting capacity (with authorisation) both the photo ID card and certificate are valid throughout the UK and will be recognised by both employment agencies and perspective employers. The candidate’s name and details are kept on a National Operators Registration Scheme database (NORS) for 3 years.
- WSM IN-HOUSE Certification: This is optional, and if employers prefer, we can supply In-House certificates, only allowing the candidates to operate lift trucks / machinery within the company.
- A Fork Truck Safety Code Book is given to candidates on successful completion of the course.
Course Content
Successful candidates will gain suitable and sufficient understanding of current relevant legislation, best practice and learn skills and ability in the safe use of Forklift Trucks up to 5000kg capacity in line with current approved methods and manufacturer’s instructions.
The course agenda includes:
- Course introduction and induction
- Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 – approved code of practice
- Operator Safety Code
- Pre-use inspections
- Defect reporting procedures
- Lift Truck stability – Engineering principles and weight assessment
- Driving within simulated working conditions
- Manoeuvring skills
- Rated capacity / Load centre
- Hydraulic system and use of the controls
- Stacking / de-stacking – load handling skills
- Vehicle loading and offloading
- Refuelling and Recharging procedures including battery handling and housing
- Associated Knowledge, Pre-use Inspection and Practical examinations
To reserve a place on one of our courses for Forklift Truck – Novice call or email our office on:
Office: 01387 733731
Email: info@wsmtraining.com
Experienced Operator
Experienced Operator will have some previous experience (possibly self taught) and will be familiar with the steering and operating characteristics of a forklift truck but will not have had the benefit of adequate, formal training in basic operating skills. However, they wish to gain a formal, nationally recognised qualification in the safe use of Forklift Trucks up to 5000kgs lifting capacity.
- Course Duration: 2 – 3 days (8:30am to 4:30pm each day)
- Maximum Instructor/Candidate Ratio: 1:3
- RTITB Certification: This then enables the candidate to operate any counterbalance forklift up to a 5000kgs lifting capacity (with authorisation) both the photo ID card and certificate are valid throughout the UK and will be recognised by both employment agencies and perspective employers. The candidate’s name and details are kept on a National Operators Registration Scheme database (NORS) for 3 years.
- WSM IN-HOUSE Certification: This is optional, and if employers prefer, we can supply In-House certificates, only allowing the candidates to operate lift trucks / machinery within the company.
Course Content
Successful candidates will gain suitable and sufficient understanding of current relevant legislation, best practice and learn skills and ability in the safe use of Forklift Trucks up to 5000kg capacity in line with current approved methods and manufacturer’s instructions.
The course agenda includes:
- Course introduction and induction
- Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 – approved code of practice
- Operator Safety Code
- Pre-use inspections
- Defect reporting procedures
- Lift Truck stability – Engineering principles and weight assessment
- Driving within simulated working conditions
- Manoeuvring skills
- Rated capacity / Load centre
- Hydraulic system and use of the controls
- Stacking / de-stacking – load handling skills
- Vehicle loading and offloading
- Refuelling and Recharging procedures including battery handling and housing
- Associated Knowledge, Pre-use Inspection and Practical examinations
To reserve a place on one of our courses for Forklift Truck – Experienced call or email our office on:
Office: 01387 733731
Email: info@wsmtraining.com
Refresher Operator
Refresher Operator for personnel who are currently formally trained and have RTITB certification or equivalent to operate forklift trucks up to 5000kg and who wish to refresh and reaffirm their driving skills.
- Course Duration: 1 day (8:30am to 4:30pm)
- Maximum Instructor/Candidate Ratio: 1:3
- RTITB Certification: This then enables the candidate to operate any forklift truck up to a 5000kgs lifting capacity (with authorisation) both the photo ID card and certificate are valid throughout the UK and will be recognised by both employment agencies and perspective employers. The candidate’s name and details are kept on a National Operators Registration Scheme database (NORS) for 3 years.
- WSM IN-HOUSE Certification: This is optional, and if employers prefer, we can supply In-House certificates, only allowing the candidates to operate lift trucks / machinery within the company.
Course Content
Successful candidates will gain suitable and sufficient understanding of current relevant legislation, best practice and learn skills and ability in the safe use of Forklift Trucks up to 5000kg capacity in line with current approved methods and manufacturer’s instructions.
The course agenda includes:
- Course introduction and induction
- Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 – approved code of practice
- Operator Safety Code
- Pre-use inspections
- Defect reporting procedures
- Lift Truck stability – Engineering principles and weight assessment
- Driving within simulated working conditions
- Manoeuvring skills
- Rated capacity / Load centre
- Hydraulic system and use of the controls
- Stacking / de-stacking – load handling skills
- Vehicle loading and offloading
- Refuelling and Recharging procedures including battery handling and housing
- Associated Knowledge, Pre-use Inspection and Practical examinations
To reserve a place on one of our courses for Forklift Truck – Refresher call or email our office on:
Office: 01387 733731
Email: info@wsmtraining.com
Conversion Operator
Conversion Operator is for current certified operators wishing to convert their driving qualification and skills to include a forklift truck. Documentary evidence of existing certification must be produced as a prerequisite to attending this course. This course enables the successful trained operator to convert their existing qualification to include the use any forklift truck up to a 5000 kg lifting capacity (with authorisation) anywhere in the UK.
- Course Duration: 1 – 2 days (8:30am to 4:30pm each day)
- Maximum Instructor/Candidate Ratio: 1:3
- RTITB Certification: This then enables the candidate to operate any forklift truck up to a 5000kgs lifting capacity (with authorisation) both the photo ID card and certificate are valid throughout the UK and will be recognised by both employment agencies and perspective employers. The candidate’s name and details are kept on a National Operators Registration Scheme database (NORS) for 3 years.
- WSM IN-HOUSE Certification: This is optional, and if employers prefer, we can supply In-House certificates, only allowing the candidates to operate lift trucks / machinery within the company.
Course Content
Successful candidates will gain suitable and sufficient understanding of current relevant legislation, best practice and learn skills and ability in the safe use of Forklift Trucks up to 5000kg capacity in line with current approved methods and manufacturer’s instructions.
The course agenda includes:
- Course introduction and induction
- Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 – approved code of practice
- Operator Safety Code
- Pre-use inspections
- Defect reporting procedures
- Lift Truck stability – Engineering principles and weight assessment
- Driving within simulated working conditions
- Manoeuvring skills
- Rated capacity / Load centre
- Hydraulic system and use of the controls
- Stacking / de-stacking – load handling skills
- Vehicle loading and offloading
- Refuelling and Recharging procedures including battery handling and housing
- Associated Knowledge, Pre-use Inspection and Practical examinations
To reserve a place on one of our courses for Forklift Truck – Conversion call or email our office on:
Office: 01387 733731
Email: info@wsmtraining.com