RTITB accredited operator training
Forklift Training in Orpington
RTITB accredited forklift training in Orpington, Kent: 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 Orpington
On your site
Our instructor comes to you
Training can run on your own premises in Orpington. 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
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 Orpington, 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 Orpington 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 Orpington
Do operators in Orpington need a forklift licence?
If you have been asked to get a forklift licence for a job in Orpington, this is what you need. 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 Orpington
Our instructors run on-site courses across these postcode districts in and around Orpington:
- BR6
- BR5
Forklift training in Orpington: common questions
Where is the nearest forklift training centre to Orpington?
Our Head Office South East at Purfleet, Essex (RM15 4YD), about 15 miles from Orpington. 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 Orpington?
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 Orpington?
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.
Can you run forklift training at our site in Orpington?
We do. An instructor travels to your Orpington 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.
