COURSES
We offer a full range of forklift training courses, choose from Counterbalance / Rider, VNA Narrow Aisle Truck, Reach Truck, Articulated Forklift (Bendi), Pedestrian Operated Pallet Truck, Low Level Order Picker.
WHY GTR?
It is estimated that each year there are over 7000 reportable injuries involving forklift trucks. Accidents are frequently associated with a lack of suitable forklift driver training or construction plant training.

Counterbalance Forklift Training Course
Equipment: Counterbalance / Rider
Accrediting Body: ITSSAR
Level: Novice – first time Fork Lift Truck Operator who has no previous experience of Materials Handling Equipment
Location Leicester Training Centre / On Site
Course Duration: 3-5 Days
Ratio & Days: 3:1 (5 Days), 2:1 (4 Days), 1:1 (3 Days)
Equipment: Counterbalance / Rider
Accrediting Body: ITSSAR
Level: Experienced – This course is designed for the Forklift truck Operator who has had extensive practical experience, (longer than 12 months), but has had no formal training and does not hold a licence.
Location Leicester Training Centre / On Site
Course Duration: 2-3 Days
Ratio & Days: 3:1 (3 Days), 2:1 (2 Days), 1:1 (2 Days)
Equipment: Counterbalance / Rider
Accrediting Body: ITSSAR
Level: Conversion – Fork Lift Truck Operator who is already licensed on either VNA Narrow Aisle Truck, Reach Truck, or Articulated Fork Lift.
Location Leicester Training Centre / On Site
Course Duration: 1-2 Day
Ratio & Days: 3:1 (2 Days), 2:1 (2 Days), 1:1 (1 Day)
Equipment: Counterbalance / Rider
Accrediting Body: ITSSAR
Level: Refresher – Certified Fork-Lift Operators Requiring a Refresher/Re-test in accordance with HSE recommendations
Location Leicester Training Centre / On Site
Course Duration: 1 Day
Ratio & Days: 3:1 (1 Day), 2:1 (1 Day), 1:1 (1 Day)
- Name all main components of the forklift truck.
- Carry out a Pre-shift inspection check and understand the importance of such checks.
- Operate the forklift truck within the safety limits defined by the manufacturer.
- Stack and de-stack from various heights with various loads safely.
- Manoeuvre a laden forklift truck in a narrow confined area.

VNA Narrow Aisle Truck Training
Equipment: VNA Narrow Aisle Truck
Accrediting Body: ITSSAR
Level: Novice – first time Fork Lift Truck Operator who has no previous experience of Materials Handling Equipment
Location Leicester Training Centre / On Site
Course Duration: 3-5 Days
Ratio & Days: 3:1 (5 Days), 2:1 (4 Days), 1:1 (3 Days)
Equipment: VNA Narrow Aisle Truck
Accrediting Body: ITSSAR
Level: Experienced – This course is designed for the Forklift truck Operator who has had extensive practical experience, (longer than 12 months), but has had no formal training and does not hold a licence.
Location Leicester Training Centre / On Site
Course Duration: 2-3 Days
Ratio & Days: 3:1 (3 Days), 2:1 (2 Days), 1:1 (2 Days)
Equipment: VNA Narrow Aisle Truck
Accrediting Body: ITSSAR
Level: Conversion – Fork Lift Truck Operator who is already licensed on either VNA Narrow Aisle Truck, Reach Truck, or Articulated Fork Lift.
Location Leicester Training Centre / On Site
Course Duration: 1-2 Day
Ratio & Days: 3:1 (2 Days), 2:1 (2 Days), 1:1 (1 Day)
Equipment: VNA Narrow Aisle Truck
Accrediting Body: ITSSAR
Level: Refresher – Certified Fork-Lift Operators Requiring a Refresher/Re-test in accordance with HSE recommendations
Location Leicester Training Centre / On Site
Course Duration: 1 Day
Ratio & Days: 3:1 (1 Day), 2:1 (1 Day), 1:1 (1 Day)
- Name all main components of the forklift truck.
- Carry out a Pre-shift inspection check and understand the importance of such checks.
- Operate the forklift truck within the safety limits defined by the manufacturer.
- Stack and de-stack from various heights with various loads safely.
- Manoeuvre a laden forklift truck in a narrow confined area.

Articulated Forklift (Bendi) Training Course
Equipment: Articulated Forklift (Bendi)
Accrediting Body: ITSSAR
Level: Novice – first time Fork Lift Truck Operator who has no previous experience of Materials Handling Equipment
Location On Site
Course Duration: 3-5 Days
Ratio & Days: 3:1 (5 Days), 2:1 (4 Days), 1:1 (3 Days)
Equipment: Articulated Forklift (Bendi)
Accrediting Body: ITSSAR
Level: Experienced – This course is designed for the Forklift truck Operator who has had extensive practical experience, (longer than 12 months), but has had no formal training and does not hold a licence.
Location On Site
Course Duration: 2-3 Days
Equipment: Articulated Forklift (Bendi)
Accrediting Body: ITSSAR
Level: Conversion – Fork Lift Truck Operator who is already licensed on either VNA Narrow Aisle Truck, Reach Truck, or Articulated Fork Lift.
Location On Site
Course Duration: 1-2 Day
Ratio & Days: 3:1 (2 Days), 2:1 (2 Days), 1:1 (1 Day)
Equipment: Articulated Forklift (Bendi)
Accrediting Body: ITSSAR
Level: Refresher – Certified Fork-Lift Operators Requiring a Refresher/Re-test in accordance with HSE recommendations
Location On Site
Course Duration: 1 Day
Ratio & Days: 3:1 (1 Day), 2:1 (1 Day), 1:1 (1 Day)
- Name all main components of the forklift truck.
- Carry out a Pre-shift inspection check and understand the importance of such checks.
- Operate the forklift truck within the safety limits defined by the manufacturer.
- Stack and de-stack from various heights with various loads safely.
- Manoeuvre a laden forklift truck in a narrow confined area.

Pedestrian Operated Pallet Truck Training Course
Equipment: Pedestrian Operated Pallet Truck
Accrediting Body: ITSSAR
Level: Novice – first time Fork Lift Truck Operator who has no previous experience of Materials Handling Equipment
Location Leicester Training Centre / On Site
Course Duration: 1 Day
Ratio & Days: 3:1 (1 Days), 2:1 (1 Days), 1:1 (1 Days)
Equipment: Pedestrian Operated Pallet Truck
Accrediting Body: ITSSAR
Level: Experienced – This course is designed for the Forklift truck Operator who has had extensive practical experience, (longer than 12 months), but has had no formal training and does not hold a licence.
Location Leicester Training Centre / On Site
Course Duration: 1 Day
Ratio & Days: 3:1 (1 Day), 2:1 (1 Day), 1:1 (1 Day)
- Name all main components of the forklift truck.
- Carry out a Pre-shift inspection check and understand the importance of such checks.
- Operate the forklift truck within the safety limits defined by the manufacturer.
- Stack and de-stack from various heights with various loads safely.
- Manoeuvre a laden forklift truck in a narrow confined area.

Low Level Order Picker Training Course
Equipment: Low Level Order Picker
Accrediting Body: ITSSAR
Level: Novice – first time Fork Lift Truck Operator who has no previous experience of Materials Handling Equipment
Location Leicester Training Centre / On Site
Course Duration: 1 Day
Ratio & Days: 3:1 (1 Day), 2:1 (1 Day), 1:1 (1 Day)
Equipment: Low Level Order Picker
Accrediting Body: ITSSAR
Level: Experienced – This course is designed for the Forklift truck Operator who has had extensive practical experience, (longer than 12 months), but has had no formal training and does not hold a licence.
Location Leicester Training Centre / On Site
Course Duration: 1 Day
Ratio & Days: 3:1 (1 Day), 2:1 (1 Day), 1:1 (1 Day)
- Name all main components of the forklift truck.
- Carry out a Pre-shift inspection check and understand the importance of such checks.
- Operate the forklift truck within the safety limits defined by the manufacturer.
- Stack and de-stack from various heights with various loads safely.
- Manoeuvre a laden forklift truck in a narrow confined area.