Pivot Steer (Articulated, Bendi, Flexi) Forklift Truck Training

Pivot Steer forklift trucks (often referred to as an articulated, bendi or flexi truck) are becoming an increasingly popular machine type in warehouses and industrial settings across the country.

They are commonly powered by batteries, gas, or diesel and can be found with a huge array of attachments, most commonly forks, but also barrel clamps, carpet poles, and the list goes on!

Our Pivot Steer Operator Training Course will give you the necessary skills to operate the machine both safely and efficiently, complete a pre-use inspection and discuss the causes of instability of trucks and their loads.

Pivot Steer is officially categorised as ABA Groups P1 and P2.

At Heads of the Valleys Training, we offer forklift training for all machine types.

Pivot Steer “Bendi” Lift Truck: Course Objectives

By the end of our Pivot Steer forklift course, candidates will be able to discuss and demonstrate the following:

• Safe and efficient operation of a Pivot Steer forklift truck within the workplace, including their duties under the Health and Safety at Work, etc. Act 1974 and the risks associated with truck use
• Pre-use inspection, appropriate maintenance tasks and reporting processes
• Authorisation to operate arrangements
• Causes of instability of the truck and load

Courses At Our Training Centre

At our training centre in Abergavenny, we have a dedicated forklift truck training area, along with classrooms, amenities, and more. Our forklift courses run every week, and we can accommodate dates to best suit your availability.

Courses At Customer Premises: In-House Training

We are able to complete Pivot Steer forklift training at your site with a maximum of 3 trainees per course. This can be accredited to either RTITB or in-house standards.

Courses at your premises will allow operators to become familiar with the exact machine they will be operating, in surroundings that they are comfortable with.

For us to carry out Pivot Steer forklift training at your premises, you will need to provide the following:

• a machine in full working order for the duration of the course
• an area suitable for operators to use the machine, along with pallets or loads for transporting and stacking
• an area suitable for theory elements and paperwork to be completed

Our instructors can tailor training for you and are able to travel across South Wales and Nationwide.

Please get in touch with us to discuss your bespoke requirements. 

RTITB Accredited Training

Pivot Steer forklift training can be accredited to RTITB standard, the leading awarding body for industrial machinery in the UK.

RTITB licences are valid for 3 years before refresher training is required.

• Novice Operator, 5 days – for those who have never used or have very limited experience using a Pivot Steer forklift truck
• Experienced Operator, 3 days – for those who are using forklifts regularly but do not already hold a qualification
• Conversion, 2 days – for those who already have a forklift licence, looking at adding additional forklift qualifications
• Refresher, 1 day – for those looking to renew their current or existing qualification

Upskilling Your Pivot Steer Licence

Once you have your Pivot Steer forklift licence, you may wish to explore other similar courses such as reach forklift truck or telescopic materials handler.

You are able to complete shorter conversion courses to these machine types, as the knowledge and skill set is largely transferable.

Duration: Dependent on Experience

Cost: from £168

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