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Forklift Training Swansea

At Heads of The Valley Training, we offer comprehensive forklift training in Swansea, tailored to meet the latest safety and industry standards. We provide flexible solutions to suit your needs, and you can choose on-site training at your business in Swansea or visit our training centre, which is just an hour’s drive away.

Forklift Training Swansea
Excellent Pass Rates
Train At Our Centre or At Your Swansea Premises
RTITB Accredited Training
All Forklift Trucks Covered

Train At Your Swansea Premises

We provide convenient on-site forklift training throughout Swansea and the surrounding areas, such as Neath, Port Talbot, Bridgend and Llanelli. Let us bring the training to you, minimising disruption to your operations while ensuring your team receives expert instruction right at your location.

All you’ll need for us to conduct our forklift training is:

  • 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

On-site forklift training can accommodate a maximum of 3 trainees per course and can be completed to RTITB or in-house standards. Our instructors can tailor the training to your requirements and are willing to travel anywhere in Swansea and nationwide.

We pride ourselves on an excellent pass rate and offer a full range of forklift training courses in Swansea, covering all types of forklifts, as listed below.

Our Courses

All Our Forklift Truck Training Courses in Swansea

Counterbalance Lift Truck

ABA Groups B1, B2 & B3

Certification

RTITB / In-House

Novice

5 Days

Experienced

3 Days

Refresher

1 Day

In-Centre or Customer Premises

In-House Options Available

Reach Lift Truck

ABA Groups D1, D2 & D3

Certification

RTITB / In-House

Novice

5 Days

Experienced

3 Days

Refresher

1 Day

In-Centre or Customer Premises

In-House Options Available

Telescopic Materials Handler "Telehandler"

ABA Groups J1, J2 & J3

Certification

RTITB / In-House

Novice

5 Days

Experienced

3 Days

Refresher

1 Day

In-Centre or Customer Premises

In-House Options Available

Pedestrian Pallet Truck

ABA Group A1

Certification

RTITB / In-House

Novice

1 Day

Experienced

1 Day

Refresher

0.5 Days


In-House Options Available

Electric Pallet Truck

ABA Groups A2, A3, A4, A5 & A6

Certification

RTITB / In-House

Novice

2 Days

Experienced

1.5 Days

Refresher

1 Day


In-House Options Available

Pivot Steer "Bendi"

ABA Group P1

Certification

RTITB / In-House

Novice

4 Days

Experienced

3 Days

Refresher

1 Day


In-House Options Available

Very Narrow Aisle "VNA"

ABA Groups F1 & F2

Certification

RTITB / In-House

Novice

4 Days

Experienced

3 Days

Refresher

1 Day


In-House Options Available

Order Picker

ABA Groups E1 & E2

Certification

RTITB / In-House

Novice

3 Days

Experienced

2 Days

Refresher

1 Day


In-House Options Available

Multi-Directional Lift Truck

ABA Groups M1, M2 & M3

Certification

RTITB / In-House

Novice

5 Days

Experienced

3 Days

Refresher

1 Day


In-House Options Available

Rough Terrain Masted Lift Truck

ABA Group J1

Certification

RTITB / In-House

Novice

5 Days

Experienced

3 Days

Refresher

1 Day


In-House Options Available

Types of Forklift Training Courses


Novice Operator Courses

Designed for those with little to no experience, our comprehensive novice forklift training covers all essential skills over 3 to 4 days, depending on class size and ability, ensuring you gain the confidence to operate safely.

Refresher Courses

While not mandatory, the HSE recommends refresher training every three years to keep skills sharp and reduce workplace risks. Our Swansea refresher courses are quick and effective, taking just one day to complete and helping you stay compliant.

Conversion Courses

If you’re already certified in one forklift category and looking to expand your qualifications, our conversion courses in Swansea are ideal. Whether moving from counterbalance to larger models or other truck types, our 1 to 2-day courses cover everything from new controls to full conversion training.

Courses At Our Training Centre

If your site isn’t suitable for on-site training, our fully equipped training centre is just an hour’s drive along the A465 from Swansea. With dedicated forklift areas, classrooms, and amenities, we even offer free accommodation for larger bookings to ensure a smooth training experience.

Our courses run weekly, with flexible scheduling to fit your availability. Contact our team for more details.

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Training at your facility in Swansea allows operators to gain hands-on experience with the specific forklift they will use daily. They’ll also develop confidence in handling the types of loads they encounter regularly while becoming familiar with their work environment, ensuring they are well-prepared for real-world operations.

Our forklift courses in Swansea cater to a maximum of 3 candidates. We set a limit because it allows us to provide personalised attention to each candidate to ensure they receive the best possible experience.

If you’d like to schedule forklift training at your premises in Swansea, please contact us directly. Alternatively, for training at our dedicated centre, you can easily book online. Just click on the forklift truck type you wish to operate above and select a date that best fits your needs.

Course durations depend on the operator’s prior experience – for example, an experienced operator will be able to complete a shorter course than a novice operator.

Our forklift training is nationwide, and we can offer free accommodation for candidates who want to train in our centre to help make their experience as smooth as possible.