Counterbalance Forklift Training (B1, B2 & B3)
Counterbalance Forklift Truck Operator Training
Get certified with expert counterbalance forklift training, ensuring safety, efficiency, and skill. In-centre or at your premises available, with RTITB, NPORS or in-house certification available.
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Introduction To The Course
What Does Our Counterbalance Forklift Training Cover?
Counterbalance forklift trucks are one of the most popular machine types in the UK. They come in all shapes and sizes, from small electric 1-tonne machines to large, 15-tonne industrial machines.
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!
At Heads of the Valleys Training, we offer counterbalance forklift training for all machine types, including B1 through B3, up to 15 tonnes.
Course Technical Details
Counterbalance Forklift Training Licence Details
A basic level of written and spoken English.
By the end of our counterbalance forklift course, candidates will be able to discuss and demonstrate the following:
- Safe and efficient operation of a counterbalance lift 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 arrangement
There are 3 assessment areas on the Counterbalance Lift Truck operator test:
- Pre-use checks
- Associated theory knowledge assessment
- Operator practical assessment
Our Counterbalance Forklift courses are accredited to RTITB standard, the leading awarding body for lift truck and mechanical handling qualifications in the UK.
We are also able to offer training to NPORS standard or in-house standard, if preferred.
Course duration will depend on operator experience levels and training ratios, ranging from 1 to 4 days.
For RTITB Accredited Counterbalance courses there are 4 course types available, depending on operator experience:
- 4 Day Novice Course, for those who have not previously been formally trained
- 3 Day Experienced Operator course, for those who have experience using the machine but have not been formally trained
- 2 Day Conversion course, for those who hold similar forklift qualifications with transferable skills (i.e. Reach Truck to Counterbalance)
- 1 Day Refresher Course, for those who are looking to renew an existing formal qualification
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This course is approved for CITB Levy Funding. We are a CITB approved training organisation and will be able to assist with accessing this grant.
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More About Our Counterbalance Forklift Training
Courses At Our Training Centre
Our bespoke indoor safety training centre in Blackwood is the home of our forklift and industrial training, hosting a 4000sqft indoor training area, modern classrooms, breakout rooms and more. Our counterbalance forklift courses run every week, and we can accommodate dates to best suit your availability.
At our training centre in Abergavenny, we have a dedicated forklift truck training area, along with classrooms, amenities, and more.
Courses At Customer Premises: In-House Training
We are able to complete counterbalance forklift training at your site with a maximum of 3 trainees per course. This can be completed according to 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 counterbalance forklift training, 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
All of our counterbalance 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, 4 days, £650 + VAT – for those who have never used or have very limited experience using a counterbalance forklift truck
- Experienced Operator, 3 days, £495 + VAT – for those who are using forklifts regularly but do not already hold a qualification
- Conversion, 2 days, £450 + VAT – for those who already have a forklift licence, looking at adding additional forklift qualifications
- Refresher, 1 day, £200 + VAT – for those looking to renew their current or existing qualification
Upskilling Your Counterbalance Licence
Once you have your counterbalance 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.
Funding
Customers living in Wales may be able to access funding for this course, depending on your circumstances. Funding could be available if you are:
- currently unemployed
- have been made redundant, or under formal notice of redundancy
- 19 or older, living in Wales, earning less than £32,500/year
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Counterbalance Forklift Training Trainees Who Passed With Us
Delegates who trained with us at Heads of the Valleys and passed their Counterbalance Forklift Training. Photographed on the day, at our own centres.
