RTITB accredited operator training
Forklift Training in Canterbury
RTITB accredited forklift training in Canterbury, Kent: on your own site, or at our Chatham training centre, about 25 miles from the town. Novice, refresher and conversion courses, ending in nationally recognised certification.
Two ways to train in Canterbury
On your site
Our instructor comes to you
For Canterbury 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.
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
Chatham 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 Canterbury, 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 |
The day rate is £360, ex VAT. A course for one experienced operator can be done in a day; a group of novices takes longer, and we give you the length and the total up front. Every course ends in nationally recognised certification.
Trucks we train on in Canterbury
Do operators in Canterbury need a forklift licence?
If you have been asked to get a forklift licence for a job in Canterbury, 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 Canterbury
Our instructors run on-site courses across these postcode districts in and around Canterbury:
- CT1
- CT2
Forklift training in Canterbury: common questions
Do you train on site in Canterbury?
We do. An instructor travels to your Canterbury site and trains your team on your own equipment, provided there is a designated training area with racking and bulk stacking and somewhere for the theory work.
Where is the nearest forklift training centre to Canterbury?
Our Southern Service Centre at Chatham, Kent (ME5 8RZ), about 25 miles from Canterbury. Courses also run at our Head Office South East in Purfleet. All three of our centres are RTITB accredited.
What does forklift training cost?
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 Canterbury?
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: RTITB accredited, recognised by the HSE, HSA and HSENI, and finishing in certification that is recognised across the UK.
