ITSSAR-Accredited Forklift Training

  1. Competitively priced

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  3. Fully compliant

South Coast Forklift Training

Forklift Training for Businesses Across Hampshire and Surrounding Areas

We deliver ITSSAR-accredited forklift training directly at your premises, helping employers meet their legal responsibilities and ensure their operators are trained to a recognised standard.

Our training courses are designed around your equipment, your workplace, and the tasks your operators carry out every day. Training is practical, relevant, and focused on safe, competent operation—not just passing a test.

Instruction covers all essential elements of forklift operation, including inspections, safe manoeuvring, load handling, and understanding truck stability and limitations.

All training aligns with current UK legislation and recognised industry guidance, including standards set out by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), giving you confidence that your operators are trained safely, correctly, and in line with expectations.

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WHATEVER YOUR LEVEL, WE HAVE YOU COVERED

From comprehensive beginner courses to safety refreshers

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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.


Delivering the best for your business

Our courses are designed to achieve results

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.

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On-Site Training for Your Business

We deliver ITSSAR-accredited forklift training directly at your premises, using your equipment and working within your day-to-day environment. This ensures training is relevant, practical, and causes minimal disruption to your operations.

Courses are built around the tasks your operators actually carry out, rather than generic scenarios at a training centre. This removes the need to relearn different machines or adapt to unfamiliar conditions.

Training covers all essential aspects of safe forklift operation, including pre-use inspections, safe manoeuvring in open and confined spaces, load handling, and understanding truck stability and rated capacity. Both practical skills and essential knowledge are developed together to ensure operators are competent in real working conditions.

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 certificate from a nationally recognised accredited organisation.

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Employers must not allow anyone to operate a lift truck unless they have completed appropriate training and testing.

Forklift Training That Stands Up to Scrutiny

Training delivered on-site using your equipment, in a controlled and safe environment.

We look forward to working with you

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On-Site, Relevant Training

Delivered at your premises using your equipment, so operators are trained in conditions that reflect your actual workplace.

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ITSSAR-Accredited Standards

Training that meets recognised UK guidance, giving you confidence that your operation stands up to scrutiny.

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Clear, Practical Instruction

No jargon or shortcuts—operators gain a genuine understanding of safe working practices, not just how to pass a test.

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Straightforward and Reliable Service

Easy booking process, comprehensive insurance cover, and professionally delivered training from start to finish.

Trusted by Businesses Across the South

Black Quotation Marks

"Had a lot more information, learned a lot more than from other instructors."

SJ, Portsmouth, Hampshire

Black Quotation Marks

"Great visual aids and instructors who are passionate about forklift trucks."

CP, Havant, Hampshire

Black Quotation Marks

"Clear, precise – Clinton made learning fun! You can’t get better than perfect."

KL, Fareham, Hampshire

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Our Most Popular Training Courses

Counterbalance Forklift Training

Training for the most common forklift type, covering safe operation, pre-use checks, load handling, and manoeuvring in real workplace conditions.

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Telescopic Handler Training

Training for telehandlers used on construction sites and farms, covering safe operation, load placement, stability, and working safely on uneven ground.

View telehandler course →

Reach Truck Training

Training focused on high-level warehouse operations, including safe manoeuvring, pallet placement in racking, and working efficiently in narrow aisles.

View reach truck course →

Looking for something else? View all our forklift training courses.

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.

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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!


Quick Answers to Common Questions

How can I check that South Coast Forklift Training is an accredited training provider?
You can find us on ITSSAR's directory.
Does your price include certification?
Yes! All prices include certification and registration – no hidden extras.
Do I need a car driving licence to drive a forklift?
No, unless you plan to drive on a public highway.
What is the minimum age to operate a forklift?
Over the minimum school leaving age (MSLA), or 18 in ports.
How long does a forklift licence/certificate last?
Forklift certificates do not technically expire, but the HSE recommends refresher training every 3–5 years.
Is training required for powered pallet trucks?
Training is required for all workplace equipment, including powered pallet trucks.
What determines the duration of a forklift course?
ITSSAR sets course lengths, but factors like truck type and trainee experience also play a role.

Ready to Arrange Your Forklift Training?

Get the right training in place for your team with an ITSSAR-accredited course delivered at your premises.

Tell us about your equipment, your operators, and your workplace—we’ll recommend the right course and provide a clear, no-obligation quote.

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