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DetailsWhy Should You Get Trained by an RTITB Instructor? RTITB quality forklift training from a qualified forklift instructor around Birmingham and the midlands is important for any materials handling industry employers. But, from our range of forklift Instructor training courses that are available, which should you choose? And what are the differences between them? Firstly,…
DetailsHow Long Does it Take to Complete a Forklift Training Course? At RS Forklifts Training it can take up three to four days to complete a basic novice forklift training course depending on the ratio of the candidates. The typical beginner’s forklift training in Birmingham is five days long which covers all the topics needed…
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DetailsRs forklift training is RTITB accredited to deliver Instructor courses at our center in Birmingham. The earliest provisional start date is 06/08/2020 for 10 days of novice training (TEST DATE: 19/08/20) Next provisional start date is 04/09/2020 for a 10 days novice training, Re-Registration 4 days: start dates: 15/08/2020 (TEST DATE: 19/08/20) Next Re-Registration…
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DetailsPivot Steer Truck
also commonly known as Flexi or Bendi machines
The machines unique design allows the truck to stack full pallets in narrow aisles yet still operate in a yard unloading Lorries and carrying out other similar duties like counterbalance or a reach truck.
So if you have got some tight spaces in your warehouse why not give us a call to carry out your training on Pivot Steer Bendi truck at an affordable price!
Rs Forklifts training centre is delighted to offer Flexi/Bendi truck driver training course at our premises!
We are most probably the only training provider who can offer Bend / Flexi truck training for private individuals at our training centre in Birmingham.
Not forgetting that all Eastern European workforces can attend this sort of training course in their own language. We have accredited instructors guiding them through every step of their way.
Course content
Will cover all the legislations that are relevant to NARROW AISLE PIVOT STEER TRUCK driver training, will cover theoretical, pre-operational and practical tests. On the successful completion of a basic operator-training candidate will be issued with RTITB accredited certificate and a photo id card which is all included in your price.
No. of trainees per course:
Maximum of 3
Course duration:
1 day – Safety re-test refresher
2-3 days – experienced but not licensed
5 days – novice course no experience at all
Conversion courses from one lift truck to another are also available to be completed in 1-2 days.
Estimated 25 – 30K yearly salary
Counterbalance
These are the most commonly found Forklift trucks in the in UK. They are compact, straightforward machines that can be driven right up to the target load. As the name suggests, the load at the front is counterbalanced by the weight of the truck at the back.
No. of trainees per course: Maximum of 3 per Instructor
Course duration:
1 day – Safety re-test refresher
2-3 days – experienced but not licensed
5 days – novice course no experience at all
Conversion courses from one lift truck to another are also available to be completed in 1-2 days.
Estimated 25 – 30K yearly salary
These trucks operate a little differently to counterbalance trucks as they can reach forward once a load has been picked up. They are ideal for moving items from shelf to shelf inside a warehouse (vertically and horizontally) setting them apart from counterbalance trucks.
No. of trainees per course: Maximum of 3
Course duration:
1 day – Safety re-test refresher
2-3 days – experienced but not licensed
5 days – novice course no experience at all
Conversion courses from one lift truck to another are also available to be completed in 1-2 days.
Estimated 25 – 30K yearly salary
VNA
This course covers the following areas;
No. of trainees per course:
Maximum of 3
Course duration:
1 day – Safety re-test refresher
2-3 days – experienced but not licensed
5 days – novice course no experience at all
Conversion courses from one lift truck to another are also available to be completed in 1-2 days.
Estimated 25 – 30K yearly salary
PPT / LLOP Training
Course duration:1 day – Refresher –
For a LLOP | PPT operator holding a recognised certificate with approximately 3 years operational experience of a LLOP.
1 day – Conversion – For an operator holding a recognised certificate on one truck type looking to be trained on a LLOP.
2-3 days – Experienced / Untrained – For a LLOP | PPT operator who has not had formal training but has operating experience.
3-5 days – Novice – For a LLOP | PPT operator with little or no experience of truck operation.
ll LLOP | PPT | Pallet truck training courses include training, certification and registration onto NORS (National Operator Registration scheme).
All of these courses are designed to meet the requirements placed upon employers with regard to their duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER). The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) and other relevant regulations and codes of practice.
If you are not sure as to what LLOP | PPT | Pallet truck training course you require please fill in the form Contact Us on 0121 411 0727 (office), 07973618485 (mobile). Alternatively you can email us at info@rsforkliftstraining.co.uk and we will be more than happy to assist or come and assess your current records free of charge to ensure legal compliance.
RS Forkliftstraining Training was established in 2003 based at our training centre in Highgate, Birmingham. We provide an array of services On-Site also for clients around the West Midlands in areas such as Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Cannock, Stafford, Telford. Over the years we have expanded and have instructors available Nationwide.
Estimated 15K – 18K yearly salary
