Counterbalance Forklift Training:

Duration: Forklift Refresher is 1 day, other training depends on the type requested

Types of Training: Novice, Experienced, Conversion or Refresher

Delegates: Up to 3 people max

Location: Company Site or at Milne Safety for B1 Counterbalance only

Counterbalance Training Categories: B1, B2, B3

Certification: Delegates receive an AITT Accredited Certificate for a Counterbalance Forklift.

Also See: Side Loader Truck Training

Health and Safety Blog: The Importance of an Accredited Forklift Certificate

Counterbalance truck in a warehouse ready for forklift training

Contact Us - For available dates training and a quote

Counterbalance Training Covers 

  • The forklift operators safety including the legal compliance.
  • LOLER and PUWER regulations.
  • How to complete pre-use inspection, including fault reporting procedures.
  • Starting, moving and stopping the forklift truck.
  • The functions of the lift truck and the rated capacity plate.
  • Control and Instruments.
  • How to steer the forklift truck, including tight spaces.
  • Load Stability and weight assessment.
  • Stacking and de stacking, in racking and free standing.
  • Loading and unloading an lorry.
  • Operating the forklift truck on inclines.
  • Handling Laden and unladen pallets.
  • Onsite training with workplace familiarisation.
  • The operation of hydraulics controls.
How long does the training take?

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

Conversion Training: depends on the truck across over
1 day for 3 delegates max
2 days for 3 delegates max

What type of training do l need?

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.

Two individuals in safety vests and helmets engaged in forklift training with a tablet in a warehouse setting.

AITT Accredited Trainers – Every trainer is AITT accredited, bringing over 40 years of instructor experience and industry knowledge.

Committed to Inclusion – All our trainers are fully trained in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, ensuring a professional and inclusive learning

Real-World Experience – Our trainers have extensive practical workplace experience, delivering training based on real-life industry knowledge and best practice.

Simon held an excellent course and made everything relevant to our day to day operations.

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