About A1 Forklift Truck Training
Your reliable, accredited partner for hands-on forklift and material handling equipment training – delivering practical, HSE-compliant instruction with over two decades of industry experience.
Novice Forklift Training Course
Duration:
3 to 5 Days
Location:
Delivered on your premises using your equipment
Who it’s for:
New operators with no previous forklift or material handling equipment experience.
What you’ll learn:
Our Novice Forklift Training course combines engaging theory with practical sessions to build foundational knowledge and hands-on skills. Topics include safe handling, equipment checks, operational techniques, and hazard awareness. The course ends with a theory test, pre-use inspection, and a practical driving assessment.
Why choose this course:
Perfect for new starters, this course ensures your operators are safe, effective, and fully compliant with UK workplace safety standards.
What we need from you:
✅ A suitable room for theory
✅ A safe area for practical training
✅ A working forklift truck
✅ Suitable load for exercises
Max Ratio:
3 trainees : 1 instructor : 1 truck
Experienced Operator Training Course
Duration:
Up to 3 Days
Location:
Delivered on your site using your equipment
Who it’s for:
Operators with experience but no formal certification or those unable to produce valid proof of training.
What you’ll learn:
This course builds on existing knowledge, filling in safety gaps and reinforcing best practices. Operators will review legislation, safe operation techniques, machine-specific skills, and will be assessed through both theory and practical tests.
Refresher Forklift Training Course
Duration:
1 Day
Who it’s for:
Operators who were previously certified and need to renew their training (must show certification from the last 5 years).
What you’ll learn:
A full review of core safety practices, updated legislation, and hands-on operational skills. Combines theory and practical assessments to ensure full compliance.
Supervisory & Managerial Forklift Training
Duration:
2 Days
Group Size:
Up to 6 delegates
Location:
On-site, classroom-based
Who it’s for:
Current or future supervisors and managers overseeing forklift operations.
What you’ll learn:
This theory-led course is designed to ensure those in leadership roles understand their responsibilities under UK health and safety law. Learn how to recognise unsafe practices, carry out risk assessments, monitor records, and improve team safety through informed oversight.
Why choose this course:
Support your supervisors in creating a safer, more compliant working environment. Helps reduce accidents, lower insurance premiums, and improve team efficiency.
What we need:
✅ A suitable room for classroom training
✅ Access to site equipment for practical observation
✅ PPE for all attendees
Conversion Forklift Training Course
Duration:
1 to 2 Days
Who it’s for:
Operators certified on one type of forklift who wish to be trained and certified on a different type.
What you’ll learn:
Operators will gain a solid understanding of the new machine type, including differences in control, handling, and safety protocols. Includes theory, practical, and assessment components
MEWP Training (Mobile Elevated Work Platforms)
Duration:
1 Day
Delivery Method:
On-site using your own access platforms
Course Overview:
MEWPs provide a safe and efficient solution for working at height in industries such as construction, warehousing, facility maintenance, and more. Our MEWP training equips your team with the operational skills and safety knowledge required to confidently and compliantly operate access platforms on the job.
We cover both types:
Scissor Lifts (3A): Ideal for vertical access with stable lifting.
Boom Lifts (3B): Perfect for reaching challenging or elevated locations, offering extended horizontal and vertical reach.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ Pre-use checks and safety inspections
✅ Harness fitting and fall prevention
✅ Safe movement and positioning at height
✅ Emergency lowering procedures
✅ Risk awareness and avoidance
✅ Practical assessments and theory test
Why Choose This Course:
Our MEWP training ensures full compliance with HSE guidelines and significantly reduces the risk of accidents when working at height. It’s ideal for new operators and as a refresher for those whose certifications are due for renewal.
Training Requirements:
✅ Suitable area for practical operation
✅ Access to the MEWP(s) for training
✅ Appropriate PPE including harnesses
✅ Indoor or outdoor setting based on platform type
Crane Training –
Overhead Gantry & Banksman/Slinger
Duration:
1 to 2 Days (Based on experience level)
Delivery Method:
On-site, using your crane systems
Course Overview:
Our crane training courses are tailored to cover both
Overhead Gantry Cranes and Banksman/Slinger roles, ensuring operators and signallers can carry out lifting operations safely and efficiently under real site conditions.
Overhead Gantry Cranes: Commonly used in warehouses and factories for lifting heavy materials across set paths.
Banksman/Slinger: Acts as a guide for crane operators, ensuring load placement is safe and accurate – critical on construction sites.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ Safe use of lifting accessories (slings, hooks, chains)
✅ Load weight estimation and balance techniques
✅ Communication methods (signals, radios)
✅ Slinging and unslinging of varied load types
✅ Safety protocols, PPE, and risk mitigation
✅ Practical operation and signalling exercises
✅ Written assessment and practical observation
Why Choose This Course:
This training ensures both crane operators and signallers are fully compliant with industry safety regulations, reducing the likelihood of accidents, equipment damage, and costly project delays.
Training Requirements:
✅ Functional crane with safe load access
✅ Designated training space
✅ Appropriate lifting accessories
✅ Access to a room for theory-based sessions
Forklift Training – Multiple Truck Types Available
Delivery Method:
On-site training with your forklift types
Training Options:
Novice, Experienced, Refresher, Conversion
Forklift Types Covered:
We provide certified training across a comprehensive range of forklift types, including:
Counterbalance Forklifts (B1–B4)
– The most common forklift for general warehouse use
Reach Trucks (D1–D2)
– Designed for high rack work and narrow aisles
Pivot Steer / Flexi / Bendi (P1–P2)
– Ideal for tight turning spaces and flexible stacking
Multi-Directional Trucks (M1–M3)
– Used for handling long loads in tight warehouse environments
Side Loaders (C1–C3)
– Perfect for lumber, pipes, and bulky goods
Order Pickers (E2)
– For picking from medium and high warehouse racks
Tow Tractors (H1–H2)
– Common in logistics and airport settings
Very Narrow Aisle Trucks (F1–F2)
– Optimised for dense storage spaces
Powered Pallet Trucks (A1–A7)
– Ground-level load transporters
Telehandlers (J2–J5) & Rough Terrain (J1)
– Designed for construction and outdoor work
Transportable (Truck-Mounted / Moffett – T)
– Forklifts that travel with delivery vehicles
Course Structure:
Courses follow a consistent structure with variations based on operator experience:
✅ Induction and legal responsibilities (HASAWA, PUWER, LOLER)
✅ Control familiarisation and operational checks
✅ Pre-use inspections and daily maintenance
✅ Safe driving, stacking, and de-stacking at multiple levels
✅ Theory sessions and safety films
✅ Final assessment: multiple-choice test + practical operation test
Why Train With Us:
Our forklift training courses are up-to-date, nationally recognised, and tailored to the unique demands of your equipment and working environment. All training is carried out by qualified instructors with decades of real-world experience.
Training Requirements:
✅ Appropriate forklift type for each trainee
✅ Sufficient space for theory and practical sessions
✅ Suitable loads for lifting exercises
✅ Max ratio: 3 Trainees : 1 Instructor : 1 Truck