Operator Training Courses for Forklift, PPT and MEWP Equipment
KG Training delivers operator training courses across the UK for forklift, plant, PPT and MEWP equipment. Courses are available for novice operators, experienced operators and refresher / retest requirements, with delivery adapted to your equipment and working environment.
Equipment types covered
These operator training courses cover a wide range of workplace and access equipment for businesses that need practical onsite instruction.
Reach Trucks
Multi Directional Forklift Trucks
Very Narrow Aisle Trucks
Pivot Steer Forklift Trucks
Telescopic Handlers
Moffett / Truck Mounted Forklifts
Powered Pallet Trucks
PPT Stackers
Scissor Lifts
MEWP Boom / Cherry Pickers
Safety Harness Training
Forklift course options
5 Day Novice Basic Operator Course
Designed for operators with little or no previous forklift truck operating experience. The course provides both theory and practical instruction to develop safe operating skills in line with current UK health and safety guidance and industry best practice.
- Daily training time typically 08:30–16:30
- Pre-use inspection, controls and instrumentation
- Stability, load centres and safe working loads
- Manoeuvring, stacking, de-stacking and workplace tasks
- Theory and practical assessment included
4 Day Novice Basic Operator Course
A focused novice course for up to two delegates, allowing increased instructor time and practical operating experience while still covering the essential theory and operating requirements.
- Ideal for small team training
- More individual operating time
- Safe operation, inspections and load handling
- Practical tuition and assessment
3 Day Novice Basic Operator Course
A one-to-one novice operator course designed around individual progress, available where the working environment and application are suitable for a reduced programme.
- One-to-one instruction
- Progress tailored to the operator
- Focused practical operating development
1 Day Refresher / Retest Course
This operator training course suits existing operators who require refresher training, reassessment or retesting. It includes safety updates, pre-use inspections, operating practice and assessment.
- Existing operator reassessment
- Safety and legal requirements refresher
- Practical operating review
- Retest / reassessment support
Additional training courses
Powered Pallet Truck Training
- PPT Experienced Operator Course – 1 Day
- PPT Refresher Course – 1 Day
PPT Stacker Training
- PPT Stacker Novice Operator Course – 2 Days
- PPT Stacker Experienced Operator Course – 2 Days
- PPT Stacker Refresher Course – 1 Day
Access and safety training
- Scissor Lift Course – 1 Day
- MEWP Boom / Cherry Picker Course – 1 Day
- Safety Harness Course – 1 Day
What the training covers
- Operator responsibilities
- Health and safety awareness
- Pre-use inspections
- Safe operating procedures
- Controls and instrumentation
- Stability and load centres
- Load handling techniques
- Manoeuvring in confined areas
- Stacking and de-stacking
- Pedestrian awareness
- Workplace hazard awareness
- Practical operating assessment
- Theory assessment where required
- Certification on successful completion
Need a course recommendation or quotation?
Call 07961 956551 or the office on 01327 872220, or email contact@kgtraining.com to discuss the most suitable operator training courses for your equipment, delegate numbers and site requirements.