SP Training are an approved, accredited provider of RTITB FLT operator training. Courses are offered for all levels of experience and for a range of MHE.

Novice: designed for those with no previous experience of operating a FLT.
Experienced: for someone who is an experienced FLT operator but does not have a certificate (or can’t provide proof you held one).
Refresher: for existing operators who require periodic refresher training (proof of previous training must be provided).
Conversion: for candidates who already hold certification on one type of FLT and would like to qualify in the operation of another type.

We also offer RTITB Instructor training.

Please select the piece of equipment from the list below for additional course information.

Counterbalance

The RTITB Counterbalance course equips learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding required to safely operate the counterbalance lift truck.

Course Content
Novice and Experienced courses cover the following, as well as the refresher course material:

  • Starting, moving and stopping the truck
  • Equipment stability
  • Steering, the hydraulic system and refuelling/recharging
  • Controls and instruments
  • Weight assessment
  • Vehicle loading and unloading

All course types cover the following:

  • The Operator’s Safety Code
  • Pre-use inspection and takeover maintenance
  • Handling laden and unladen pallets/load handling
  • Stacking and de-stacking

Assessment Method
Learners will be assessed in three parts:

  • Theory test
  • Pre-use inspection test
  • Practical test of basic operating skills

Certification
On completion of this course individuals will gain a RTITB photo ID and certificate, these are valid for 3 years.

Reach

The RTITB Reach course equips learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding required to safely operate the reach truck.

Course Content
Novice and Experienced courses cover the following, as well as the refresher course material:

  • Starting, moving and stopping the truck
  • Equipment stability
  • Steering, the hydraulic system and refuelling/recharging
  • Controls and instruments
  • Weight assessment

All course types cover the following:

  • The Operator’s Safety Code
  • Pre-use inspection and takeover maintenance
  • Handling laden and unladen pallets/load handling
  • Stacking and de-stacking

Assessment Method
Learners will be assessed in three parts:

  • Theory test
  • Pre-use inspection test
  • Practical test of basic operating skills

Certification
On completion of this course individuals will gain a RTITB photo ID and certificate, these are valid for 3 years.

Pedestrian Stacker Truck (Low, Eye & High Level)

The RTITB Pedestrian Stacker Truck course equips learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding required to safely operate the pedestrian stacker truck.

Course Content
Novice and Experienced courses cover the following, as well as the refresher course material:

  • Starting, moving and stopping the truck
  • Equipment stability
  • Steering, the hydraulic system and refuelling/recharging
  • Controls and instruments
  • Weight assessment
  • Vehicle loading and unloading

All course types cover the following:

  • The Operator’s Safety Code
  • Pre-use inspection and takeover maintenance
  • Handling laden and unladen pallets/load handling
  • Stacking and de-stacking

Assessment Method
Learners will be assessed in three parts:

  • Theory test
  • Pre-use inspection test
  • Practical test of basic operating skills

Certification
On completion of this course individuals will gain a RTITB photo ID and certificate, these are valid for 3 years.

Rough Terrain Telescopic Handler

The RTITB Rough Terrain Telescopic Handler course equips learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding required to safely operate the rough terrain telescopic handler.

Course Content
Novice and Experienced courses cover the following, as well as the refresher course material:

  • Starting, moving and stopping the truck
  • Operation on rough terrain
  • Equipment stability
  • Steering, the hydraulic system and refuelling/recharging
  • Controls and instruments
  • Weight assessment
  • Vehicle loading and unloading

All course types cover the following:

  • The Operator’s Safety Code
  • Pre-use inspection and takeover maintenance
  • Handling laden and unladen pallets/load handling
  • Stacking and de-stacking

Assessment Method
Learners will be assessed in three parts:

  • Theory test
  • Pre-use inspection test
  • Practical test of basic operating skills

Certification
On completion of this course individuals will gain a RTITB photo ID and certificate, these are valid for 3 years.

Pivot Steer Lift Truck

The RTITB Pivot Steer Lift Truck course equips learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding required to safely operate the pivot steer lift truck.

Course Content
Novice and Experienced courses cover the following, as well as the refresher course material:

  • Starting, moving and stopping the truck
  • Equipment stability
  • Steering, the hydraulic system and refuelling/recharging
  • Controls and instruments
  • Weight assessment
  • Vehicle loading and unloading

All course types cover the following:

  • The Operator’s Safety Code
  • Pre-use inspection and takeover maintenance
  • Handling laden and unladen pallets/load handling
  • Stacking and de-stacking

Assessment Method
Learners will be assessed in three parts:

  • Theory test
  • Pre-use inspection test
  • Practical test of basic operating skills

Certification
On completion of this course individuals will gain a RTITB photo ID and certificate, these are valid for 3 years.

Vehicle-Mounted Lift Truck

The RTITB Vehicle-Mounted course equips learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding required to safely operate the vehicle-mounted lift truck.

Course Content
Novice and Experienced courses cover the following, as well as the refresher course material:

  • Starting, moving and stopping the truck
  • Equipment stability
  • Steering, the hydraulic system and refuelling/recharging
  • Controls and instruments
  • Connect/disconnect the vehicle to/from the back of the trailer
  • Weight assessment
  • Vehicle loading and unloading

All course types cover the following:

  • The Operator’s Safety Code
  • Pre-use inspection and takeover maintenance
  • Handling laden and unladen pallets/load handling
  • Stacking and de-stacking

Assessment Method
Learners will be assessed in three parts:

  • Theory test
  • Pre-use inspection test
  • Practical test of basic operating skills

Certification
On completion of this course individuals will gain a RTITB photo ID and certificate, these are valid for 3 years.

Multi Directional Lift Truck

The RTITB Multi Directional Lift Truck course equips learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding required to safely operate the multi directional lift truck.

Course Content
Novice and Experienced courses cover the following, as well as the refresher course material:

  • Starting, moving and stopping the truck
  • Equipment stability
  • Steering, the hydraulic system and refuelling/recharging
  • Controls and instruments
  • Connect/disconnect the vehicle to/from the back of the trailer
  • Weight assessment
  • Vehicle loading and unloading

All course types cover the following:

  • The Operator’s Safety Code
  • Pre-use inspection and takeover maintenance
  • Handling laden and unladen pallets/load handling
  • Stacking and de-stacking

Assessment Method
Learners will be assessed in three parts:

  • Theory test
  • Pre-use inspection test
  • Practical test of basic operating skills

Certification
On completion of this course individuals will gain a RTITB photo ID and certificate, these are valid for 3 years.

Very Narrow-Aisle (Man-Up)

The RTITB Very Narrow-Aisle course equips learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding required to safely operate the man-up lift truck .

Course Content
Novice and Experienced courses cover the following, as well as the refresher course material:

  • Starting, moving and stopping the truck
  • Equipment stability
  • Steering, the hydraulic system and refuelling/recharging
  • The safe transportation of loads
  • Manoeuvring the vehicle safely in and out of aisles
  • Controls and instruments
  • Engaging onto wire guidance
  • Weight assessment

All course types cover the following:

  • The Operator’s Safety Code
  • Pre-use inspection and takeover maintenance
  • Handling laden and unladen pallets/load handling
  • Stacking and de-stacking

Assessment Method
Learners will be assessed in three parts:

  • Theory test
  • Pre-use inspection test
  • Practical test of basic operating skills

Certification
On completion of this course individuals will gain a RTITB photo ID and certificate, these are valid for 3 years.

Sideloader

The RTITB Sideloader course equips learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding required to safely operate the sideloader.

Course Content
Novice and Experienced courses cover the following, as well as the refresher course material:

  • Starting, moving and stopping the truck
  • Equipment stability
  • Steering, the hydraulic system and refuelling/recharging
  • Controls and instruments
  • Weight assessment
  • Vehicle loading and unloading

All course types cover the following:

  • The Operator’s Safety Code
  • Pre-use inspection and takeover maintenance
  • Handling laden and unladen pallets/load handling
  • Stacking and de-stacking

Assessment Method
Learners will be assessed in three parts:

  • Theory test
  • Pre-use inspection test
  • Practical test of basic operating skills

Certification
On completion of this course individuals will gain a RTITB photo ID and certificate, these are valid for 3 years.

Vehicle-Mounted Hydraulic Loader (HIAB)

The RTITB Vehicle-Mounted Hydraulic Loader course equips learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding required to safely operate the lorry loader crane.

Course Content
Novice and Experienced courses cover the following, as well as the refresher course material:

  • Starting, moving and stopping the truck
  • Equipment stability
  • Steering, the hydraulic system and refuelling/recharging
  • Controls and instruments
  • How to correctly site and set-up the vehicle
  • Selection and use of attachments
  • Selection and use of slings and lifting equipment
  • Weight assessment
  • Prepare and secure the machine for travel
  • Loading and unloading

All course types cover the following:

  • The Operator’s Safety Code
  • Pre-use inspection and takeover maintenance
  • Handling laden and unladen pallets/load handling

Assessment Method
Learners will be assessed in three parts:

  • Theory test
  • Pre-use inspection test
  • Practical test of basic operating skills

Certification
On completion of this course individuals will gain a RTITB photo ID and certificate, these are valid for 3 years.

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