RTITB accredited operator training
Forklift Training in Rochester
RTITB accredited forklift training in Rochester, Medway: on your own site, or at our Chatham training centre, under 10 miles from the town. Novice, refresher and conversion courses, ending in nationally recognised certification.
Two ways to train in Rochester
On your site
Our instructor comes to you
Training on your own site in Rochester 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.
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
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 Rochester, 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 Rochester 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 Rochester
Do operators in Rochester need a forklift licence?
Most people in Rochester looking for a forklift licence are really looking for this training. 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 Rochester
Our instructors run on-site courses across these postcode districts in and around Rochester:
- ME1
- ME2
- ME4
- ME5
- ME7
Forklift training in Rochester: common questions
Where is the nearest forklift training centre to Rochester?
Our Southern Service Centre at Chatham, Kent (ME5 8RZ), under 10 miles from Rochester. 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 Rochester?
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.
Do you train on site in Rochester?
We do. An instructor travels to your Rochester 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.
