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Forklift Training Course

Forklift Training Course

  • 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
  • Completion Certificate
  • 24/7 Technical Support

Highlights

  • On-Demand course

  • 1 hour

  • All levels

Description

Think forklifts are just for lifting? Think again. The world of warehouses, construction, retail and logistics depends on skilled forklift operators who know how to move heavy loads with safety and precision. Our Forklift Training Course offers you the knowledge to operate forklifts with care, confidence and full awareness of your surroundings—without leaving your seat. This course dives into forklift types, load capacities, risk awareness, operational checks, and how to avoid common (and costly) mistakes. Whether you're just curious or aiming for a better job in a growing field, this course has you covered.

In the UK alone, forklift operation is one of the most in-demand skills in transport and storage—an industry that’s seen steady growth of 9.2% in the past two years. With this online Forklift Training Course, you’ll gain vital insights into forklift safety, daily inspections, manoeuvring techniques and legal responsibilities—all delivered in a way that makes sense. So, if you're looking to move up in logistics, warehousing, or construction support roles, this course puts you in the driver’s seat—figuratively speaking. Learn what matters, skip what doesn’t, and get forklift savvy today.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Get detailed idea on different types of lift trucks and their key components

  • Learn how to drive lift trucks and operation of hydraulic controls

  • Get trained on pre-shift inspection process and SOPs

  • Safe moving handling of loads including loading and unloading procedures

  • Be skilled in refueling, recharging and understand the operational risk, hazards involved

  • Gain brief idea on PUWER 1998 regulations and general safety measures

Employer Obligation: According to Regulation 9 of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER 98), it is the duty of every employer to guarantee that employees receive sufficient training prior to using work equipment.

Key Features of the Forklift Training Course :

  • Instant e-certificate

  • Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover

  • Developed by qualified professionals in the field

  • Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly

  • 24/7 Learning Assistance

  • Discounts on bulk purchases

*** Additional Gifts ***

  • Free Life coaching Course

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This fully online interactive forklift training with full audio voiceover consists of 7 lessons delivered in 2 hours. The training materials of this course are available online for you to learn and revise at your own time & pace.

Course Curriculum

The detailed curriculum outline of our Forklift Training course is as follows:

****Forklift Training***

Module 01: Introduction to Forklifts

  • Forklifts and key components

  • Truck frame and Counterweight

  • Carriage, power source and mast

Module 02: Types of Forklifts

  • Industrial reach forklift trucks

  • Industrial counterbalance and side loader forklifts

  • Rough terrain and telescopic handler forklifts

  • Pedestrian operated pallet trucks

Module 03: Operating Forklifts Safely

  • Forklift vehicle inspection

  • Manoevering the forklift

  • Control mechanisms

  • Mounting and dismounting

  • Start-up and moving procedure

Module 04: Moving and Handling Loads Safely

  • Tilting masts

  • Raising the load

  • Loading and unloading using a forklift on inclines

  • Jibs, Slings and lifting rings

  • Causes of tipping

Module 05: Refueling and Recharging Safely

  • Refueling forklifts with Liquid Propane Gas (LPG) or petrol or diesel

  • Battery care and recharging

  • General safety points

  • Battery charging procedure

Module 06: Operational Risks and Hazards

  • Forklift operation hazards at the worksite

  • Safety rules and regulations of forklift

  • Pedestrian incident reduction

  • Mortal dangers caused by forklifts

Module 07: Regulations and Safety Measures

  • Operational risk assessment

  • Travelling, loading and unloading safety tips

  • Shift ending best practices

  • And much more

Accreditation

This Forklift Training is CPD Quality Standards Accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.

Certification

Once you've successfully completed your Forklift Training course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99). Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Assessment

At the end of the course, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the course. Answers are marked instantly and automatically, allowing you to know straight away whether you have passed. If you haven't, there's no limit on the number of times you can take the final exam. All this is included in the one-time fee you paid for the course itself.

CPD

10 CPD hours / points Accredited by The CPD Quality Standards

Who is this course for?

You don't need to hold a UK driving licence to drive a forklift truck or undertake forklift training and there is no legal requirement, unless you wish to drive the forklift truck on the public highway.

So the course is open for anyone.

Career path

After completing this Forklift Training course, you'll be prepared with the knowledge and abilities to perform forklift operation smoothly and pursue careers as:

  • Forklift Operator

  • Forklift Driver

  • Deport Driver

  • Forklift Engineer

  • Forklift Truck Driver

  • Warehouse Operator

Forklift Drivers can earn from £30,000 - £35,000 per annum.

Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

Certificate of completion

Hard copy certificate - Included

You will get the hard copy certificates for Free! The delivery charge of the hard copy certificate inside the UK is £3.99 each.

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