South Coast Forklift Training
Forklift Certification and Licensing Made Easy
At South Coast Forklift Training, we offer nationally recognised, high-quality training courses and examinations for individuals from all backgrounds and experience levels. Our dedicated and experienced team possesses extensive knowledge of forklift operations and safety procedures. This expertise enables us to create comprehensive courses that cover both practical and theoretical aspects of forklift training, including:
- Pre-use inspections
- Operator’s safety code
- Manoeuvring in open and confined spaces
- Load assessment and handling
- Rated capacity and truck stability
We take pride in upholding high standards and consistently delivering professional training services for all types of forklift trucks. Our forklift courses adhere to UK laws and insurance requirements, ensuring our training remains legal and safe.
We prioritise our customers' needs and continually strive to exceed their expectations.
Why Choose South Coast Forklift Training?
We Challenge Ourselves and Our Trainees
We are committed to producing skilled and safe forklift operators. Therefore, all courses begin with a Health and Safety induction that outlines an operator's responsibilities in the workplace, as specified by the HSE.
Our lessons are delivered in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere by experienced and qualified instructors with extensive training in instructional techniques and skills assessment. Our instructors understand that in just a few days, they must prepare their trainees for a lifetime of safe operation. To maintain high standards, they challenge and inspire their learners to realise their full potential.
We go beyond expectations by offering additional support when necessary. We strive to ensure that operators complete our courses; however, training is not merely about passing an examination—it's about enhancing workplace safety and preparing operators for the everyday use of material handling equipment.
FORKLIFT TRAINING FROM A COMPANY THAT CARES
Our Most Popular Training Courses
Counterbalance Training
Counterbalance forklifts are the most common type of lift truck used today and are recognised for their versatility. They are essential for many industries and operate indoors and outdoors, making them highly practical for numerous material handling tasks.
Telehandler Training
Rough terrain telescopic trucks are indispensable on construction sites and farms. Equipped with large tyres and high ground clearance, they excel in difficult terrains. Many models also feature stabilising legs for enhanced stability and safe operations.
Reach Truck Training
Reach trucks are staples in warehouses, celebrated for their exceptional manoeuvrability and ability to access high racking. They are typically chosen for tasks prioritising height over weight, making them perfect for organised, vertical storage solutions.
APPROVED FORKLIFT LICENCES AND CERTIFICATES
Delivering the best for your buisiness
Our courses are designed to achieve results
On-Site Training for Your Business
We are delighted to offer ITSSAR-accredited training for all material handling equipment directly at your business premises. Our bespoke training programmes are tailored to meet your needs, ensuring minimal disruption to your operations.
Our enthusiastic and knowledgeable instructors conduct lessons using your machines, eliminating needing to visit an off-site training centre and relearn different equipment. Each forklift course is meticulously designed to align with the usual activities performed with the lift truck.
ITSSAR-Accredited Forklift Training
As a Category 2 training organisation, we undergo annual assessments and audits by our accrediting body, ITSSAR, to ensure we maintain their high standards. We also have access to the latest industry literature and training materials. Our accreditation enables us to train and certify operators directly on customer premises, ensuring they receive a nationally recognised forklift certificate.
Our training encompasses all pertinent UK safety legislation, advice and guidance, including:
- The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER)
- The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER)
- The Approved Code of Practice for Rider-Operated Lift Trucks
We are here to assist you if you want a guaranteed forklift licence certificate from a nationally recognised accredited organisation.
Ensuring the Right Training for Your Team
As an employer, you are legally required to guarantee that your employees receive the necessary training. Although certification as a forklift truck operator is not mandated nationally, it signifies the quality of training offered, which promotes your and your employees' health and safety.
Our aim is clear: to enhance workplace safety standards and help cultivate competent and confident operators. After thorough discussions with you, we will recommend a suitable level of training for everyone involved.
Our forklift courses aim to equip students with the confidence, knowledge, and skills essential for operating a forklift truck safely and efficiently in the workplace.
We provide training on various equipment, including counterbalance forklifts, reach trucks, very narrow aisle (VNA) trucks, and pedestrian lift trucks.
Ready To Get Started?
Choose the ITSSAR-accredited training provider that will work with you to deliver high-quality forklift training at your business premises.
Areas We Cover
Our offices are in Fareham, Hampshire, between Portsmouth and Southampton. We provide training throughout Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex, Dorset, Wiltshire, and Berkshire.
We work with a trusted network of accredited training partners for businesses located further afield.
Flexible Training to Suit Your Business
Businesses often tell us they resist booking training for fear of workplace disruption. To keep potential customers happy, we offer flexible start times for those who don't work the usual 9-5 hours. Additionally, we can reschedule our training lessons and breaks to minimise disruption to your business.
So, no excuses, book your forklift training now!
WHATEVER YOUR LEVEL, WE HAVE YOU COVERED
From comprehensive beginner courses to safety refreshers
ITSSAR-Accredited Forklift Training
All courses are accredited by ITSSAR and recognised throughout the industry.
Novice Operator Training
Trainees who have minimal or no prior experience operating the relevant truck.
Experienced Operator Training
Trainees with relevant, up-to-date experience who have not undergone any approved training.
Safety Refresher Training
Regular refresher training for experienced forklift operators with an accredited certificate.
Conversion Training
Training on a truck comparable to the one the operator has already been trained, tested, and certified.
Quick Answers to Common Questions
If we haven’t covered all your questions already, please check out more frequently asked questions or contact us.
Expert Training Our Customers Love
We look forward to working with you
Professional Instruction
ITSSAR-accredited courses
Cost Effective
Premium service for less
Fully Insured
Public liability & indemnity
Easy Booking
Simple application process
No wonder our clients keep coming back
Feedback from our trainees
"Had a lot more information, learned a lot more than from other instructors."
SJ, Portsmouth, Hampshire
"Great visual aids and instructors who are genuinely passionate about forklift trucks."
CP, Havant, Hampshire
"Clear, precise – Clinton made learning fun! You can’t get better than perfect."
KL, Segensworth, Fareham, Hampshire
How many forklift categories are there?
There are over 40 industrial fork truck groups. To use any of the trucks in these groups an operator must be trained, tested and authorised (by their employer).