Workplace Side Loader Training:

Yes, there are different types of training dependant on the skills of the delegates. All the delegate need to be the same level for the training, for example for novice training all the delegates need to have no experience.

Novice Training: Is for individuals who have no experience of operating a forklift truck.

Experienced Training: Is for individuals who are regularly operating a forklift truck without a certification or the certificate is over 5 years.

Refresher Training: Is for individuals looking to refresher current skills on a forklift truck . The certification must be within 5 years.

Conversion Training: Is for individuals who are looking to gain training on a different forklift truck, converting from one forklift truck to another. The forklift truck certification must be within 5 years.

Below are a list of days and maximum number of delegates for each training as outlined by the AITT the accredited body.

Novice Training:
3 days for 1 delegate max
4 days for 2 delegates max
5 days for 3 delegates max

Experienced Training:
2 days for 2 delegates max
3 days for 3 delegates max

Refresher Training:
1 day for 3 delegates max

Yes, this is essential for the 1 day for Forklift Refresher training each delegate requires an in date certificate, meaning the last training was within 5 years. The certificates will need to be emailed back with the booking form to secure the training.

If the delegate does not have a certificate or is over 5 years they would need to complete Forklift Experienced training which covers additional areas to ensure the delegates are competent in using the truck.

Training Duration for Forklift Experience training:
2 days for 1 to 2 delegates max
3 days for 2 delegates max

Refresher Training:
1 day for 3 delegates max

In addition to the certificate, the LOLER must in date for the truck the Instructor is training on.

LOLER which stands for (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations) needs to be in date. The LOLER is similar to a MOT and the forklift requires a thorough examination every 12 months under the HSE Guidelines and LOLER 1998.

If the LOLER is out of date on for the truck we are training on the training will not be able to go ahead. This is covered on our booking form.

Yes, most of our training is onsite for companies in Norwich and beyond. We are based in Wymondham, but travel throughout Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire. If the location is further there maybe an additional cost.

If the Instructor is booked to complete forklift novice training at your site we recommend that you have a suitable area for turning and a number of loads to lift. This ensures the delegates are able to practice all the requirements outlined in the novice training

Yes, the HSE recommend companies sign up for accredited forklift training. The official forklift training standard came into existence in the UK in 1969. Forklift training has the following accrediting bodies such as AITT, ITSSAR, RTITB etc. and all follow pretty much the same guidance and require similar, if not the same, times for training.

We are accredited by AITT and so have to follow their timings for courses.

Accredited forklift training gives each delegate appropriate time on the truck and clear guidance from an experienced instructor, helping them develop the skills, competence and confidence to operate safely, with safety always the priority.

Unaccredited courses are deemed in-house, and are not recognised by the HSE, and so are not something we would offer.

We recommended that the delegates wear the appropriate PPE, high visibility vest and safety boots. As they will be using the truck to practice and test their skills.

Also reading glasses for the presentation.