Counterbalance Forklift Truck Courses
Counterbalance forklift trucks have two forks at the front enabling them to be able to drive close up to loads to pick them up and move them. Counterbalance forklift trucks can be used in a wide variety of environments operating both indoors and outdoors, they operate best on smooth surfaces. Counterbalance trucks are available in both 3 and 4 wheel varieties.
Our RTITB accredited counterbalance courses are perfect for beginners and those looking to refresh their licence. The novice course provides at least 32.5 hours of instruction and can instruct up to 3 learners, providing the necessary skills to operate the forklift truck effectively, carry out a pre-use inspection & recall and explain the causes of instability of trucks and loads. Courses can be completed at our fully accreditted Nuneaton training centre, easily accessible from M1, M6 and M69 motorways, close to Coventry, Tamworth, Birmingham and Leicester.
Counterbalance Courses:
- Novice (Beginner course)
- Experienced (for those without formal training)
- Refresher (for those renewing)
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Course Agenda:
- Introduction to a counterbalance truck
- The operators’ safety code
- Daily pre-use inspection & maintenance
- Care of batteries/LPG/Diesel trucks
- Controls and instruments
- Lift truck safety
- Starting, moving and stopping the truck
- Manoeuvring in open and confined area’s
- Hydraulic controls
- Stacking/de-stacking – at various heights
- Handling unladen and laden pallets
- Theory and Practical Tests
Counterbalance Training
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Our Midlands Training Centre
National Compliance Training offers a full range of RTITB forklift truck training at our purpose built training centre in Nuneaton, Midlands. Our centre provides easy access from M1, M6 and M69 motorways and is just a short walk from Nuneaton train station. We also offer on-site training at customer premises which can be fully tailored to the training requirements of your working environment.
Our training centre is open 7 days a week with courses running at times to suit client requirements.
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Pre-use inspection check
Reverse figure of 8 manoeuvre
Figure of 8 manoeuvre
Frequently asked questions
What is a counterbalance forklift?
The most common type of forklift - forks at the front and a weight at the rear to balance the load, letting it drive directly up to racking or a vehicle to lift and move pallets. It is the standard licence most warehouse employers ask for.
How long is a counterbalance forklift course?
Novice courses take five days, courses for experienced but uncertified operators take around two days, and refreshers take one day. All lead to RTITB certification.
How much does counterbalance training cost?
Novice training is £500, existing-operator courses £300 and refreshers from £150 at our Nuneaton centre. On-site delivery for groups is priced per course.
Can I drive a reach truck with a counterbalance licence?
No - each truck type needs its own certificate. A one-day conversion course (£100) adds reach truck to an existing counterbalance licence.