Master the Machine.
Elevate Your Career.
Tailored, on-site forklift training for organisations of all sizes, from first-time operators to experienced refreshers. Safety first, productivity always.
About A2B Training
A2B Training has been delivering high-quality training programmes to industry for many years. We work closely with employers to provide tailored training solutions that meet their specific needs and comply with the latest industry regulations.
Our services include on-site training, giving employees valuable practical experience in their own workplace environment. We work with organisations of all sizes, from large multinational facilities to individual clients, providing flexible and professional training solutions designed to support skills, compliance and workplace development.
Our Courses
Courses run on your site with small groups, so every candidate gets proper hands-on time. Course length depends on the number of candidates.
Basic Operator (Novice)
For new operators with little or no experience. Full training from the ground up, covering safe operation, daily checks and practical handling, ending in a test.
- 5 daysup to 3 candidates
- 4 daysup to 2 candidates
- 3 days1 candidate
Refresher Course
For trained operators due to renew. Refreshes safe working practice, corrects bad habits and reassesses competence.
- 1 dayup to 3 candidates
Conversion Course
For trained operators moving on to a different type of truck, such as counterbalance to reach truck.
- 2 daysup to 3 candidates
- 1 dayup to 2 candidates
Experienced Operator
For operators with hands-on experience but no formal training or certificate, bringing their skills up to the recognised standard.
- 3 daysup to 3 candidates
- 2 daysup to 2 candidates
Truck Types & Categories Covered
Training is available across a wide range of lift truck and access platform categories.
Lift Trucks
- A1Pallet mover
- A2Ride-on pallet mover
- A3Pedestrian counterbalance truck
- A4Rider pallet stacker
- A5Pallet stacker
- A6Straddle truck
- A7Pedestrian reach truck
- A8Ride-on reach truck
- B1Counterbalance forklift truck up to 5 tonnes
- B2Counterbalance forklift truck 5 to 15 tonnes
- B3Counterbalance forklift truck over 15 tonnes
- B4Stand-on counterbalance forklift truck
- D1Reach truck (test height recorded on course)
- E1Order picker, medium lift up to 2.5 metres
- E2Order picker, high lift over 2.5 metres
- J1Masted all-terrain counterbalance truck
- M1Multi-directional lift truck
- M2Multi-directional side loader
- M3Multi-directional reach truck
- P1Pivot steer articulated narrow aisle truck
- P2Pivot steer articulated narrow aisle truck
- Z1Pallet truck, manual & semi-manual
- Z2Platform truck, manual & semi-manual
Scissor & Boom Platforms
- 1AStatic vertical: driven into position, can't drive elevated
- 1BStatic boom & spider lift: can't drive elevated
- 3AMobile elevated work platform: can drive elevated
- 3BMobile boom: can drive elevated
Course Syllabus
Every course is built around the same practical, safety-first syllabus, adapted to your trucks and your site.
- The operator's safety code
- Safety video
- Introduction to the lift truck
- Controls and instruments
- Starting, moving and stopping the truck
- Steering & pivot point
- Manoeuvring in open and confined areas
- Operation of hydraulic controls
- Daily pre-use inspection
- Care of batteries / LPG / diesel trucks
- Weight assessment / stability factors
- Handling laden & unladen pallets
- Negotiating inclines
- Trailer, lorry & van loading and unloading
- Stacking / de-stacking: bulk & racking
- Hazard awareness
- Lift truck stability
Need a tailored training plan?
We provide on-site training and assessment at your workplace, using your own equipment. Get in touch to discuss your requirements.
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Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire and the South West
What Our Clients Say
"I would just like to say what a pleasure it was having you carry out our forklift training, you normalised the course very well for everyone. Definitely recommend Alan."
Mark
Buzz Tech Marine Ltd