Lift Truck Instructor Novice Course
Course Introduction
Who should attend?
- Our Lift Truck Instructor Novice course lasts 10 days and is designed to teach experienced lift truck operators who wish to deliver lift truck operator training who have not been formally trained as an instructor before.
- The Lift Truck Instructor course provides candidates with interactive guided theory, discussion and practice. It prepares candidates to cater for the needs of their learners both in and out of the training room.
- By the end of the Lift Truck Instructor course candidates will:
- Demonstrate their instructional ability to conduct practical lessons using appropriate practical instructional skills
- Demonstrate their instructional ability to conduct in-class lessons using appropriate classroom instructional skills
- Discuss their associated knowledge of health and safety, legislation, instructional skills, candidate selection and practical skills testing
- Prepare, schedule and deliver an appropriate operator training course, working independently under workplace environment conditions
- Prepare, set up and conduct a Basic Operating Skills Test
- Follow administration and documentation procedures appropriate to running an operator training course, including developing a familiarity with RTITB procedures and the RTITB TrainingFriend app.
- Experienced forklift operators seeking to advance their careers into training and instruction
- Experienced Counterbalance Operators must have significant operational experience; we recommend an absolute minimum of 6 months
- Boost Career Opportunities: Open doors to new roles and increase your earning potential as a qualified instructor.
- Professional development candidates looking to enhance their workplace qualifications
- Company representatives aiming to bring forklift training expertise in-house
- Those with good communication skills
- Those with the confidence to present to large and small groups of their peers
- 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: Learn effective methods for delivering engaging and safe forklift training.
• Regulations & Compliance: Gain a deep understanding of current forklift safety regulations and best practices.
• Assessment Skills: Master 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 10 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 registered on the RTITB Register of Professional Instructors.
Price Per Person
£1,900
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.