Forklift Training in London (RTITB Accredited)

Need a forklift ticket without taking time off work? This RTITB accredited course runs over a single weekend and takes you from first-time learner to assessed operator in two days. Saturday builds your theory knowledge, Sunday puts you in the seat, and both assessments are completed before you head home. The course runs most weekends.

Course Overview

• Two-day weekend course with RTITB accreditation, a standard widely recognised by UK employers
• Designed for beginners, with no previous forklift experience required
• Day one covers theory, day two is hands-on driving and load handling
• Theory test and practical assessment built into the course, no separate exam day
• Free forklift mock exam available so you can preview the theory test format

Course Content

Day 1: Theory

• Health and safety responsibilities of a forklift operator
• Truck components, controls and instruments
• Stability principles and reading load charts
• Pre-use inspection checks
• Hazard awareness on site
• Safe practices in warehouse environments

Day 2: Practical

• Manoeuvring in confined spaces
• Lifting and placing loads at height
• Stacking and de-stacking
• Operating on ramps and gradients
• Safe refuelling or recharging

Learning Outcomes

On completing the course you will be able to:

• Explain your legal duties as a forklift operator
• Carry out a full pre-use check before operating a truck
• Use a load chart to judge safe capacity and stability
• Manoeuvre, lift, place and stack loads safely at height
• Identify hazards and work safely around people, racking and vehicles

Entry Requirements

• Aged 18 or over
• Reasonably fit, as the course involves climbing in and out of the truck and checking loads at height
• No previous forklift experience needed
• Valid photo ID: passport or UK driving licence

What to bring: photo ID, safety boots, suitable work clothing and any previous forklift certificates you hold.

Duration & Timings

2 days, Saturday and Sunday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The course runs on most weekends. Choose your weekend from the dates on this page.

Certification

Successful learners receive an RTITB accredited forklift operator certificate. HSE guidance recommends refresher training every three to five years, and some employers ask for it sooner, for example after an incident or when you move to a different type of truck.

Why Choose BookCourse

• Trained and assessed in a weekend: theory, practical and assessment in two days
• Easy booking: book online and pay £150 to hold your weekend

Book your place

Ready to get your forklift ticket? Choose your weekend from the dates on this page and book online. The course costs £630 in total: £150 deposit to book, £480 at the centre on day one. For group bookings or any questions, call 020 8050 4108.

FAQs

Do I need any forklift experience? No. The course is built for beginners, so you can book with no previous experience.

When does the course run? Most weekends. It takes about two days, Saturday and Sunday, so you can train without taking time off work.

Is this forklift course RTITB accredited? Yes. Learners who pass receive an RTITB accredited forklift operator certificate.

How much does the course cost? The total fee is £630: £150 deposit to book, £480 at the centre on day one.

What should I bring on the day? Photo ID (passport or UK driving licence), safety boots, work clothing and any previous forklift certificates.

How often do I need refresher training? HSE guidance recommends a refresher every three to five years, though your employer may ask for one sooner.