RTITB accredited operator training
Forklift Training in Lewisham
RTITB accredited forklift training in Lewisham, Greenwich, Lewisham: on your own site, or at our Purfleet training centre, about 15 miles from the town. Novice, refresher and conversion courses, ending in nationally recognised certification.
Two ways to train in Lewisham
On your site
Our instructor comes to you
Training on your own site in Lewisham means your operators are assessed on your own trucks, in your own racking and your own yard, which is exactly where the certificate needs to count.
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
Purfleet 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 Chatham training centre also runs courses, if its dates suit you better.
Forklift courses in Lewisham, 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 Lewisham
Do operators in Lewisham need a forklift licence?
"Forklift licence" is how most people in Lewisham search for this, and it is worth knowing what the law actually asks for. UK law does not issue a forklift licence. It puts the duty on the employer: operators must be trained, assessed and authorised, and an accredited training certificate is the evidence that they were. 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 Lewisham
Our instructors run on-site courses across these postcode districts in and around Lewisham:
- SE13
- SE4
- SE3
- SE6
- SE12
- SE8
Forklift training in Lewisham: common questions
Do I need a forklift licence to work in Lewisham?
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 Lewisham?
We do. An instructor travels to your Lewisham 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 Lewisham?
Our Head Office South East at Purfleet, Essex (RM15 4YD), about 15 miles from Lewisham. Courses also run at our Southern Service Centre in Chatham. All three of our centres are RTITB accredited.
How much does forklift training cost in Lewisham?
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.
