Multi Directional Forklift Operator Training

Multi Directional Forklift Trucks offer an array of benefits making them increasingly popular within industrial and warehouse settings.

Their omni-directional movement allows them to move forward, backward and sideways, allowing for more precise handling of long or wide loads in confined spaces.

They are particularly effective in narrow aisles or areas with limited floor space, which gives plenty of versatility for awkward loads.

Our Multi Directional Forklift 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.

Multi Directional Lift Trucks are officially categorised as ABA Groups M1, M2 & M3.

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

Multi Directional “Bendi” Lift Truck: Course Objectives

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

• Safe and efficient operation of a Multi Directional 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 Multi Directional 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 Multi Directional 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

Multi Directional 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 Multi Directional 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 Multi Directional Licence

Once you have your Multi Directional 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.

Available Courses

Please Contact Us to arrange a date or discuss availability.

Duration: Dependent on Experience

Cost: from £168

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