Fork Lift Truck Training

Accredited TrainingThe courses are available for men and women over the age of 17 whether they have a driving licence or not.

We are a Category 2 ITSSAR accredited mechanical handling equipment (fork lift truck) test centre find out more at the Lantra and ITSSAR websites.

All our training is accredited under the national Trained Operator Passport Scheme (TOPS).

Courses offered

We offer 5-day novice course, 3-day intermedate course, 1-1½ conversion courses and 1-day refresher course for experienced operators looking to renew their licence.

We offer training to employees in the public sector and commercial businesses, individuals and people on Government schemes.

Find out more

Please contact us for more information on the courses which are held at our Training Centre in Ellesmere Port or the client’s premises.

Fork Lift Truck Training

What will you learn?

You will learn how to drive and control a Counter-balance Fork Lift Truck to enable you to gain your basic FLT Licence. This licence will enable you to drive a Counter-balance FLT for an employer and is valid for 3 years after which time you will need to undertake a One day ‘Refresher’ course.

Once you have gained the Counter-balance Licence we also offer a ‘Conversion’ course to enable you to drive ‘Reach’ truck, this will widen your options with employers who sometimes require a driver to be able to drive both types of truck.

Another option we can offer is a course to enable you to operate a ‘Scissor Lift’ – as it is now becoming illegal to use ladders to climb to heights, a licence to operate a ‘scissor lift’ will become a necessary qualification to work in factory maintenance departments and may open up employment opportunities in other areas.

Other courses

Please call for costs and schedules:

Reach Conversion Courses: This is a 1 – 1½ day course delivered on consecutive days with a maximum of 3 people per course.

Scissor Lift Courses: This is a 1 – 1½ day course delivered on consecutive days with a maximum of 3 people per course.

Electric / Powered Pallet Truck: Maximum 1 day course depending on experience, maximum of 3 people per course. Call for details.

Low Level Order Picker (LLOP): This is a 1-day course.

Fork Lift Truck Training

Book a course today

Individuals can book and pay for our standard courses by card or Paypal. Businesses please call for block booking and invoicing details. Courses run most weeks. In either case please Mike Jones, 0151 345 0557 or 0782 550 7555 or Email at: mike@traintochange.org.uk

5 Day Novice FLT Training
(Reach or Counter Balance) – £520.00

Delivered on 5 consecutive days with a maximum of 3 people per course.
Includes Photo-ID Card and training, call for availability.

3 Day Intermediate FLT Training
(Reach or Counter Balance) – £400.00

Delivered on 3 consecutive days with a maximum of 3 people per course.
Includes Photo-ID Card and training, call for availability.

Note: Please call to discuss your previous experience, we reserve the right to put drivers on the 5-day course if they have insufficient experience.

1 Day refresher FLT Training
(Reach or Counter Balance) – £185.00

Delivered in a single day with a maximum of 3 people per course.
Includes Photo-ID Card and training, call for availability.

Note: Please call to discuss your previous experience, we reserve the right to put drivers on the 3 or 5-day course if they have insufficient experience.