Reach Forklift Truck Training
Reach Forklift Truck Operator Training (D1, D2, D3)
Safe, confident reach truck operators trained to industry standards, combining expert instruction, hands-on practice, and recognised certification to boost workplace safety and compliance with RTITB, NPORS or in-house certification available.
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Introduction To The Course
What Does Our Reach Forklift Truck Training Cover?
Reach 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 larger 15 tonne machines.
These machines are often favoured in warehouse environments, where space is limited and aisles of racking are narrow. Reach Forklift Trucks are incredibly manoeuvrable and can typically lift higher than a Counterbalance alternative.
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 HOV Training, we offer Reach forklift training for all machine types, including D1 through D3, up to 15 tonnes.
Courses At Our Training Centre
At our safety training centre in Blackwood, we have a dedicated forklift truck training area, along with classrooms, amenities, and more. Our Reach 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 Reach forklift training at your site with a maximum of 3 trainees per course. This can be completed according to RTITB, NPORS 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 forklift training at your site, 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.
Course Technical Details
Reach Forklift Truck Training Licence Details
A basic level of written and spoken English.
By the end of our Reach forklift course, candidates will be able to discuss and demonstrate the following:
- Safe and efficient operation of a Reach 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 Reach 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 Reach Forklift 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 a Reach Lift Truck machine but have not been formally trained
- 2 Day Conversion course, for those who hold similar forklift qualifications with transferable skills (such as Counterbalance, Pivot Steer, Sideloader)
- 1 Day Refresher Course, for those who are looking to renew an existing formal qualification
Spread the cost of your Reach Forklift Truck Training courtesy of our partner Snap Finance – read more about our flexible payment options.
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.
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 £34,000/year
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Course Overview
Reach Forklift Truck Training
Duration: 1 to 5 days
Cost: from £168
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Upskilling Your Reach Forklift Licence
Once you have your Reach forklift licence, you may wish to explore other similar courses such as Counterbalance 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.
