Instructor-Training Conversion

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Conversion Candidates (3 or 5 Day)

This instructor training conversion course has been designed to provide an entry route to RTITB registration, for experienced lift truck operator instructors who have qualified by one of the following means:

Currently registered via one of these accrediting bodies; AITT, ITSSAR, NPORS – (or expired up to a maximum of 12 months ago)
Currently registered as an RTITB LGV/ICI instructor
Military/Fire Service with a suitable, current and appropriate material handling instructor qualification
Currently registered as an IPAF instructor, LANTRA instructor, CITB/Construction Skills instructor, ALLMI instructor, LEEA instructor, PASMA instructor,

Or who hold one of the following qualifications:

ROSPA international diploma in advanced training
ROSPA international master instructor
PTLLS
CTLLS
DTLLS
Award in Education & Training

All candidates for the instructor training conversion must also have a certificate of basic operating skills issued within the last 12 months for counterbalance/reach truck operation. The duration of this conversion course is variable 3 days or 5 days depending upon the type previous qualification and experience. The 3 day course is designed for instructors with at least 12 years of experience behind them. If you are unsure about a candidate’s eligibility to attend an RTITB course please contact us If an instructional techniques qualification is held that is not on the list above but has industry relevance then please contact us for further guidance, we acknowledge that the above list is not exhaustive.

Course Location : Acclaim Handling Purfleet, RM15 4YD

Please Note: All candidates submitted for examination must provide documentary evidence of their instructor qualification. Candidates holding the previously listed qualifications that have expired over 12 months ago or are not current will need to attend a 10-12 Day Beginner instructor course instead.

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Forklift Instructor Training

Course Conversion

Here at Acclaim Handling, our Forklift Training Department are a dedicated and professional team that takes pride in having trained over 700 RTITB registered Instructors, as well as many thousands of Fork Lift Truck Operators. With our dedicated full-time trainers, we administer all types of forklift truck and equipment training. These can be 5-day Beginner courses to Driver Assessments and Fork Lift Truck Instructor courses complying exactly to industry standards. All courses are RTITB registered and approved by the joint committee of industry training boards and recognised by the HSE, HSA and HSENI. This means they comply fully for both theoretical and practical training with the Health & Safety executive approved code of practice.

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Testimonials

Mick is very clear with instructions. Also very easy to understand.

Lee Marsden, Alpi UK

Mick knows his subject and delivers the course well.

Tom Slater, DAF

John from Acclaim Handling was clear and methodical in all of his training. Clear and precise in explaining what was expected and how to achieve what was required. Extremely helpful and calm. Well done John.

Ross Tyrrell, Acclaim Handling

Really good course, John the trainer was very knowledgeable on the subject and really got the training course across well. Great 2 weeks, thanks.

Ian Rowlands, Coca-Cola

Mick is a great instructor. Really good course, very enjoyable.

Eddie Nichols, Coca Cola

Instructor was outstanding, patient clear and adjusted to my needs where suited, great instructor, thank you.

Christopher Lavery, Precon Products

Mick was an amazing instructor, made the course really fun, was a perfect balance of having a laugh and being serious. Explained everything really well and made sure to keep asking if we had any questions. Could not have asked for a better instructor.

Sam Ratcliffe, NBC Universal

Mick cannot be faulted for his commitment and knowledge for the course. Very enjoyable.

Graham Poole, Sainsbury's

Excellent Training Service!!! Five Star.

Attila Francisc Kisvardai, Pickfords

Great way to teach me, hats off to Mick. Thank you, I know it was not easy to teach me.

Craig Wenman, Pickfords

Had 8 days with Mick, he is a top man and a credit to your company. Nothing too difficult and he explained everything in a calm and assuring manner. I would recommend Mick to anyone should they ever ask.

Daniel Long, Pickfords

Fantastic, very informative, great feedback and ideas, executed with great thought and enthusiasm by the trainers, thoroughly enjoyed the course.

Usaamah Hassan, Moove Lubricants

All A+

Liam James, Moove Lubricants

Best training I’ve had in 24 years of driving forklifts.

Alan Wilkinson, Rule 13

This has been the best course training course I have been on in my 2 1/2 years at Moove.

George Jones, Moove Lubricants

Very polite and patient trainer. I enjoyed the course which covered everything I need to know.

Piotr Szadkowski, Norma

Health, safety & compliance is crucial to our operations and pivotal to our MHE needs. Acclaim understands our business and delivers accordingly

Mark Lewis, Turnround & Operational Compliance Manager, BBC Studioworks

I would like to thank you for your efforts and attention to detail when processing our purchase. Your service to us alone is what won you the business against the other 5 companies I approached. Not one other company offered to survey our building and I doubt they would have kept me updated like you have. I will certainly be recommending you and your company to any companies we deal with who may require your services.

Matthew Orr, Company Directive Manager, Spire Removals

We were looking for a flexible material handling provider and Acclaim offered us a comprehensive hire, service & maintenance package along with product solutions that are perfectly tailored to our requirements

Sean Banks, Head of UK Operations at FläktGroup

Menzies Aviation were looking for a supplier to replace their forklift fleet who could offer the equipment and additional solutions required, at the right price and with a high level of customer service and commitment.

Mick Ladd, GM Operations, Menzies Aviation

We were looking for a one-stop-shop and Acclaim provided us with a bespoke and innovative hire service and maintenance package tailored to our requirements.

Glenn Ewen, Fleet Manager, Clear Channel UK

RTITB accreditedNationally recognised certification
Three centresEssex, Kent and Portsmouth
Or at your siteAnywhere in the UK

Instructor Training questions

What do I need before joining the 10 day instructor course?

Documentary evidence of a successfully completed Basic Operating Skills course for the Counterbalance machine type, taken within the 12 months before the course start date. It does not need to have been an RTITB accredited operator course. If you hold different evidence, contact the Exam Team before the course starts, because otherwise you may be ineligible for examination.

How much operating experience do I need?

We strongly recommend a minimum of six months of industrial experience operating lift trucks. Accredited organisations should also consider a candidate’s literacy and numeracy levels before accepting them onto the course.

My instructor registration has lapsed. Can I renew it?

Yes. The re-certification course is for currently qualified and recently expired RTITB lift truck instructors who need to refresh their qualification and renew their registration. There is a version that includes remedial training time, and a version for very experienced, highly competent instructors that does not.

I am registered with another body. Do I have to start again?

No. The conversion course is an entry route to RTITB registration for instructors already registered, or expired by up to 12 months, with bodies including AITT, ITSSAR, NPORS, IPAF, LANTRA, CITB, ALLMI, LEEA and PASMA, as well as RTITB LGV and ICI instructors, military and fire service instructors, and holders of qualifications such as PTLLS, CTLLS, DTLLS or the Award in Education and Training.

I am a beginner. Can I still become an instructor?

Get in touch. If you need to refresh your operating skills up to the level required to pass one of our instructor courses, we will tell you what that takes and help you get there.

Where does the training take place?

You have two options. Training runs at our accredited training centres in Purfleet in Essex, Chatham in Kent and Cosham in Portsmouth, or we come to your premises anywhere in the UK.

Is the certification recognised?

Yes. We are an RTITB accredited training provider and our courses end in full, nationally recognised certification, so you have documented evidence of training and assessment for your own records.