RTITB accredited operator training
Forklift Training in Basingstoke
RTITB accredited forklift training in Basingstoke, Hampshire, 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 Basingstoke sits well inside that.
Two ways to train in Basingstoke
On your site
Our instructor comes to you
For Basingstoke employers, on-site training is usually the better choice: no travel, and every operator trained on the machine and in the space they use day to day.
What your site needs: the right trucks, a marked-out training area with racking and bulk stacking, and a room for the theory session. Not sure you have all three? Ask us and we will tell you.
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 Basingstoke, 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 |
Courses in Basingstoke are charged at £360 per training day, ex VAT. How many days depends on the type of truck and the number of candidates, and we set that out before you book. Candidates finish with nationally recognised certification.
Trucks we train on in Basingstoke
Do operators in Basingstoke need a forklift licence?
If you have been asked to get a forklift licence for a job in Basingstoke, 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 Basingstoke
Our instructors run on-site courses across these postcode districts in and around Basingstoke:
- RG21
- RG24
- RG22
- RG23
Forklift training in Basingstoke: common questions
How much does forklift training cost in Basingstoke?
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 Basingstoke?
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 Basingstoke?
Yes. Our instructors come to your premises in Basingstoke and train your operators on your own trucks. You need the appropriate equipment, a designated training area with racking and bulk stacking, and a suitable area for the theory part of the course.
Where is the nearest forklift training centre to Basingstoke?
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.
