Short Safety Course
Forklift Truck (Novice)
This three-day Forklift Truck novice course is for people who want to learn to drive a forklift truck. Training combines classroom-based forklift safety instruction with practical driving exercises.
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Dates
Dates available on request
Assessment
Theory and practical tests
Location
On-site at company premises
Price per course
£1,250 + VAT
3 days
Course duration
Maximum 3
People per course
On-site
Delivery type
Course overview
Learn to operate a forklift truck safely
This three-day novice course is for people who want to learn to drive a forklift truck. Training combines classroom-based forklift safety instruction with practical driving exercises.
Learners cover relevant health and safety legislation, pre-use checks, load stability, restricted-area driving, stacking, de-stacking, vehicle loading and refuelling or battery charging before completing theory and practical tests.
Classroom location
SETA Health & Safety Training Centre
18 Hammond Avenue
South Reddish
Stockport SK4 1PQ
Classroom learning is guided and supported by a class tutor.
In-company delivery
Train your team at your premises
This course can be delivered at company premises anywhere in the UK. SETA can tailor delivery around your organisation and workforce.
Who is this course for?
Designed for novice forklift truck drivers
People wanting to drive a forklift truck
The course is delivered on site at company premises for a maximum of three people per course.
Course content
What the course covers
01
Legislation and responsibilities
Relevant legislation under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, LOLER 1998, PUWER 1998 and ACOP L117.
02
Forklift safety fundamentals
A forklift safety classroom session and an introduction to the forklift truck.
03
Pre-use checks and stability
Pre-use checks, general forklift truck safety and the stability of loading.
04
Core driving skills
Basic driving skills and driving safely in a restricted area.
05
Load handling
Stacking and de-stacking pallets, together with vehicle loading.
06
Testing and routine operations
Theory and practical tests, plus refuelling or battery charging.
Course information
Requirements, assessment and certification
Pre-course requirements
None.
Assessment
Assessment takes place at the end of the third day and includes a theory test and a practical test.
Certification
Successful completion of the course results in the issue of a SETA certificate of completion.
What is included?
- Three days of on-site training
- Forklift safety classroom session
- Practical forklift driving and load-handling exercises
- Theory and practical assessments
- SETA certificate of completion following successful completion
Payment and resits
Payment is taken when the course booking is confirmed. Invoice payments must be made within 30 days or before the course starts, whichever is sooner. Examination resits incur an additional fee. All course fees are subject to VAT.
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