A16 Standard · HSE L117 Aligned

Counterbalance
Forklift Training

The UK's most common plant machine. Electric, diesel, and LPG counterbalance forklifts for warehouse, yard, and factory environments. New operator courses and refreshers from £200.

Choose Your Training Path

Whether you need a refresher or full novice-to-competent training, we deliver on your site, on your equipment.

New Operator

New Operator Course

3–5 days Complete beginners

Full programme from zero to competence for operators with no prior forklift experience. Comprehensive coverage of all aspects of safe counterbalance operation.

Full Programme Covers

Legal framework Machine familiarisation Controls Stability principles Pre-use checks Safe driving Load handling Stacking De-stacking Aisle work Slopes Confined areas Pedestrian management Parking Post-use checks
£500–800
per operator
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Theory Test Topics

The written assessment covers these key areas. All operators must pass to achieve certification.

Health & safety duties — employer and employee obligations
Pre-use inspections and defect reporting procedures
Fork checks, mast chains, counterweight purpose
Working safely — reversing, pedestrians, blind spots
Stability principles — load centre, tipping (sideways and forward)
Load charts and rated capacity
Travelling on slopes — loaded and unloaded rules
Parking procedures and post-use housekeeping
Confined spaces, trenches, power lines
Wet weather and poor visibility operations

Assessment & Certification

Full audit trail provided. Every element the HSE expects to see during an inspection.

Attendance records maintained
Written theory test (pass/fail)
Practical skills checklist (observation-based)
Pre-use inspection check sheet
Certificate of competence issued
Trainer/assessor credentials on file
Employer authorisation template provided
Refresher schedule recommendation

Standards Referenced

All training is delivered in accordance with the following UK legislation and standards.

PUWER 1998 Regulation 9 HSE ACOP L117 Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 Pearson Edexcel Level 2 Award in Forklift Truck Operations (QCF)

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