RTITB accredited operator training
Forklift Training in Poole
RTITB accredited forklift training in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, delivered on your own site by our instructors, on the trucks your operators actually use. Acclaim trains operators the length and breadth of the UK, and Poole sits well inside that.
Two ways to train in Poole
On your site
Our instructor comes to you
Training can run on your own premises in Poole. Operators learn on the trucks they will drive every day, in the aisles and yards they actually work in, and nobody loses a day to travelling.
You will need three things in place: the appropriate equipment, a designated training area with racking and bulk stacking, and somewhere suitable for the theory part of the course. If you are not sure your site qualifies, we will talk it through.
At our centre
Cosham training centre
Scheduled courses run at our three RTITB accredited centres through the year, and each centre's accreditation certificate is published on the course pages. Our Purfleet training centre also runs courses, if its dates suit you better.
Forklift courses in Poole, and what they cost
| Course | Who it is for | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Novice | No previous experience. Takes a new operator through to certification. | 3 to 5 days |
| Refresher | Already certified. Brings an operator back up to date and re-proves competence. | 1 to 2 days |
| Conversion | Certified on one type of truck, moving to another. | 1 to 3 days |
Training is £360 per training day, ex VAT. The length depends on the truck and on how many people are being trained, and we confirm both when you book. Every course ends in full, nationally recognised certification.
Trucks we train on in Poole
Do operators in Poole need a forklift licence?
If you have been asked to get a forklift licence for a job in Poole, this is what you need. Strictly, no such licence exists. Employers have to make sure every operator is trained, assessed and authorised, and the certificate from an accredited course is the record of it. Our guide to the forklift licence sets out exactly what is required, and am I legally liable? covers where the responsibility sits.
Where we train around Poole
Our instructors run on-site courses across these postcode districts in and around Poole:
- BH15
- BH17
- BH14
- BH18
- BH12
- BH16
Forklift training in Poole: common questions
Where is the nearest forklift training centre to Poole?
Our South Coast Centre at Cosham, Portsmouth (PO6 3TJ). Courses also run at our Head Office South East in Purfleet. All three of our centres are RTITB accredited.
How much does forklift training cost in Poole?
Training is £360 per training day, ex VAT. A novice course runs 3 to 5 days and a refresher 1 to 2, depending on the truck and how many people are being trained.
Do I need a forklift licence to work in Poole?
There is no forklift licence in UK law. Employers must make sure operators are trained, assessed and authorised, and a certificate from an accredited course is how that is evidenced.
Is the training accredited?
Yes. Acclaim is an RTITB accredited training provider, and our courses are recognised by the HSE, HSA and HSENI. Every course ends in nationally recognised certification.
Can you run forklift training at our site in Poole?
Yes, and for a Poole business it is often the simpler option. We bring the instructor; you provide the trucks, a training area with racking and bulk stacking, and a space for the theory session.
