Lift Truck Instructor 5 Day
Conversion Course
Course Introduction
Who should attend?
- Our Lift Truck Instructor Initial course is designed to teach currently registered AITT, ITSSAR, LANTRA and NPORS Instructors wishing to convert to an RTITB qualification.
- This course is also available for those with the following qualifications: • Registered RTITB LGV/ICI Instructor • IPAF Instructor • CITB/Construction Skills Instructor • ALLMI Instructor • LEEA Instructor • PASMA Instructor • ROSPA International Diploma in Advanced Instruction • ROSPA International Master Training • IIPMM Instructor (Ireland) • BRITTOP Instructor
- For all of the above, documentary evidence of having completed a Counterbalance course of Basic Operating Skills within 36 months of the course start date. The operator course must have been conducted by a currently registered AITT, ITSSAR, LANTRA, NPORS or RTITB Instructor.
- This course is not suitable for holders of in-house Instructor qualifications. Holders of in-house Instructor qualifications must complete the 10-day Initial course.
- By the end of the Lift Truck Instructor course candidates will be able to deliver RTITB Accredited Lift Truck Operator training.
- Experienced forklift instructors seeking to advance their careers into training and instruction by expanding the courses you can offer under the RTITB accreditation
- Boost Career Opportunities: Open doors to new roles and increase your earning potential with an additional accreditation and courses.
- Professional development candidates looking to enhance their workplace qualifications
- Company representatives aiming to bring forklift training expertise in-house
- To check the full eligibility requirements for your chosen course – view the eligibility requirements here.


Need some help deciding?
- Been operating for a while but not sure if it’s long enough?
- Operating under a different accreditation to RTITB and not sure if you convert?
- Want to ensure your Instructor certificate doesn’t run out but not sure if the 3 or 5 day course is right for you?
If you are not sure which course is right for you, then please call our friendly team in the office on 01793 975353 and we’ll be happy to help you get onto the correct course for your level of experience.
Course Overview
- • Training Techniques: Remind yourself of the effective methods for delivering engaging and safe forklift training. • Regulations & Compliance: Refresh your understanding of current forklift safety regulations and best practices. • Assessment Skills: Hone the art of assessing and certifying operators in line with RTITB standards. • Practical Forklift Training: Improve your instructional techniques through hands-on forklift operation scenarios. • This course will take 5 days to complete
• Health and safety • Relevant regulations • Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) • Instructor role and qualities • Basic principles of instruction • Skill and task analysis | • Lesson structure (practical) • Lesson structure (theory) • Report writing • Visual aids • Lift truck operator examination • Course administration |
The examination components are:
- In-class Lesson Delivery Test (assessed during course)
- Associated Knowledge Test (assessed during course)
- Practical Instructional Ability Test (assessed on examination day)
- Professional Discussion (assessed on examination day)
- Upon successful completion, you will receive the RTITB Forklift Instructor Certificate, valid for 5 years
- Successful candidates will be re-registered on the RTITB Register of Professional Instructors.
Price Per Person
£1,009
plus
VAT
- Training in our dedicated training centre on our fully insured trucks
- RTITB Accredited Course paperwork and tests
- RTITB Digital and printed certificate
- Refreshments throughout the course
Are you a business looking for training at your site?
We have qualified RTITB instructors who can train on a huge range of trucks, such as:
- LLOP (Low Level Order Picker)
- PPT (Powered Pallet Trucks)
- Scissor lifts
- MEWP’s (Mobile Elevated Work Platforms)
- Combi-lifts
- VNA (Very Narrow Aisle)
- Order pickers
These are just a few examples, so if you’d like us to come to you to deliver the training on your equipment, then give us a call today.