Counterbalance Lift Trucks (Refresher/Conversion)

Becoming proficient in operating this popular piece of machinery is an essential and valued operator’s skill for any contract, large or small.

This course will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to operate the machine safely, protecting both you and those around you.

This course offers three certificate options depending on your needs:

B1 - up to, and including 5,000kg

B2 - 5,001kg up to, and including 15,000kg

B3 - over 15,000kg

The finer details

This training course has been developed to help you understand how to operate a counterbalance lift truck safely.

The amount of instruction you will require will depend largely upon your previous experience and sessions will be adapted to meet your needs. Course duration will depend on experience and will be from one to four days.

The training course will consist of theory and practical sessions, followed by assessment. Course sessions include:

Lift Truck Safety and the Law

Common Areas of Maintenance and Pre-start Checks

Start, Stop and Basic Manoeuvring

Operating with Pallets and Loads Appendices (as relevant)

Theory Assessment

Practical Assessment

If successful in meeting the required standards assessed, you will be awarded a certificate of competence and a Lantra skills ID card for your chosen certificate option.