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RTITB - Forklift Truck Instructor (10 Days)

Course Code - TRFP09

Prices from £1780.00

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Course Summary

This Forklift Instructor course is designed to train new instructors who wish to teach candidates how to safely operate lift trucks and satisfy training recommendations as per the HSE Approved Code of Practice.

  • Advanced Operational Competence Test
  • Health and Safety Responsibilities
  • Legislation and Codes of Practice
  • The Role of the Instructor
  • Instructional Techniques and Methods
  • Lesson Planning and Preparation
  • Lesson Delivery in a Simulated Learning Environment
  • Fault Finding and Remedy Solutions
  • Conduct of the Theoretical and Practical Assessments
  • RTITB Theoretical and Practical Assessments

Course Prerequisites

  • Documentary evidence of having completed a Counterbalance course of Basic Operating Skills within 36 months of the course start date. The operator course must have been conducted by a currently registered AITT, ITSSAR, LANTRA, NPORS or RTITB Instructor.
  • Passed an advanced operational competence test within 3 months of the instructor course start date
  • Successfully completed and passed the full e-truck e-learning course within 3 years of the instructors course start date. 80% Pass mark required.
  • Proof of successful completion of the full E-Truck eLearning course within 36 months of the course start date.

Additional Information

  • Please bring a form of photographic I.D., Operator Certificate that has been refreshed within the last 36months.
  • Please note that Mobile phones must be switched off during training.
  • Please wear comfortable clothing and safety footwear is advised.
  • Please note there is an additional £91.50 cost charged at checkout. This covers RTITB Advanced Operational Competence certification and E Learning.

Key Benefits

  • Certificated to a high standard of instructing ability for forklift
  • Gain a strong understanding of Health & Safety responsibilities relating to forklift trucks
  • Learn how to design and implement a structured training programme
  • Deliver group training in a classroom environment
  • Learn to conduct operator assessments
  • Provide demonstrations to a high level as required by
  • Develop user question & answer techniques
  • Gain knowledge of end of course report writing
  • Learn how to identify & rectify faults
  • Understand corrective instruction

Who Should Attend?

Experienced operators who wish to become RTITB qualified instructors to deliver ABA accredited training.


Course Certification

On completion of this course successful candidates will receive confirmation via RTITB of course results, and a GTG certificate of attendance.

Successful candidates will also have the option to register with RTITB to enter their name on the RTITB International Register of Professional Instructors, reflecting the instructor's ability to carry out training and testing as required by the code of practice. Registration will cost an additional £85 plus VAT payable directly to RTITB. Please see following link for more details of the RTITB International Register

Join the RTITB Register of Professional Instructors!

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