National Lift Truck Training

Forklift drivers are in high demand in industries across the UK. Specific licensing is necessary for forklift drivers, which may be taught on site or be required prior to hiring in to a company or organisation.

JLD are RTITB Accredited in the following (Harness Training is IPAF accredited):

Training Components:

Forklift training is composed of four elements: formal, practical, evaluation and certification. The student's skills are then evaluated by the trainer, and if proficient, the student will take the final test that results in certification.

Training has three parts:

1. Formal instruction such as a lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, videotape and or written material.

2. Practical training which includes hands-on demonstrations by the trainer and exercises by the trainee.

3. Evaluation of the effectiveness of the training by observing the operator’s performance while doing actual work.

We’re RTITB Accredited!

JLD provide training under the guidance of RTITB as this is the awarding body we are accredited with. All instructors have gained all forklift and truck qualifications through the RTITB, this ensures consistency and standardisation throughout. Our instructors are RTITB NRI registered therefore meaning our training standards are at the highest level!

Different Types of  Training:

Novice:- No experience on the forklift or plant to be trained on;

Experienced:- Has used forklift or plant but has never been trained or tested;

Refresh/Retest:- has been trained and tested on the type of forklift or plant before; (Evidence or evaluation required)

Conversion:- Has been trained and tested on one type of forklift or plant and requires training/Testing on different type.

In Company Training

JLD can provide a wide range of additional courses to companies who need training to be carried out on specific trucks on their own site.