Experienced Forklift Driver Training Course

Our Experienced Forklift Driver Training Course is designed for counterbalance drivers who have no formal license but significant experience. Delivered at our training center within South Yorkshire, close to Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield. Our experienced forklift driver training course is accredited by ITSSAR, the leading body for forklift training standards.

Our rate for our experienced forklift driver training course is £80+VAT per delegate per day (based on three days training). No hidden expenses. We require a deposit of 50% of the value 14 days before training commences.  The second payment would be required before training commences. Subject to credit approval the final 50% can also be payed on 30 day credit agreements.

Special rates are available for large organisations requiring multiple training.

To enquire about our experienced forklift driver training course please contact our sales team on: (01226) 724293 or email: moorlandplastics@barnsley.gov.uk

Course Structure

Our experienced forklift driver training course covers both a range of theory and practical skills, full details can be found below:

Theoretical

• The need to train & statutory requirements
• Counterbalance Principles Rated Capacities – stability and instability
• Operator Safety Code
• Suitable safety films
• Multi-choice theory test

Practical Skill Instruction

• Introduction to the machine
• Control familiarisation
• Daily checks/refuelling procedures
• Battery charging & simple battery maintenance
• Driving and steering procedures (unladen & laden)
• Load weight assessment
• Load handling
• Stacking / destacking procedures
• Bulk stacking / destacking
• Stacking / destacking cup post pallets
• Handling awkward loads & vehicle loading / unloading
• Pre-use check test
• Practical skill test

Experienced Forklift Driver Training Course Schedule

Our experienced forklift driver training course lasts for three days, beginning at 8.30am until 4.45pm. These times are provisional and could be shortened depending on how quickly candidates progress.

Forklift Truck Training: Barnsley – Rotherham – Doncaster – Sheffield

Moorland Plastics also manufacture plastic injection moulding and vacuum forming products.