Sideloader Lift Truck Courses

Counterbalance Forklift Courses in Wirral, Liverpool, Merseyside, North West

Sideloader Lift Truck Courses Locations

Our RTITB Accredited Sideloader Lift Truck Courses are available to businesses throughout the North West, Wirral, Liverpool, Merseyside, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, Deeside, North Wales, Warrington, Runcorn, Widnes and Manchester.

We provide On-Site Sideloader Lift Truck Courses at your business premises.

Sideloader Lift Truck Categories

Did you know that there are more than one type of Sideloader Lift Truck?

The Accredited Bodies Association (ABA) has identified 3 categories of Sideloader Lift Trucks used in the UK.

They are Category C1, C2 and C3.

Each category of Sideloader Lift Truck has a different purpose in the workplace and they each require a separate operator certificate. 

You will need to receive formal training from a forklift instructor before using each category of Sideloader Lift Truck.

It is therefore important that you identify the correct category of Sideloader Lift Truck that best suits your employment or business requirements and then book the right Sideloader Lift Truck Courses for your particular business needs.

List of Sideloader Lift Truck Courses

Based on your operating experience of using a Sideloader Lift Truck, we deliver 4 levels of training courses: – 

Novice Courses – Experienced Operator Courses – Refresher Courses – Conversion Courses.

To identify the correct Sideloader Lift Truck Courses, choose a category from the list below (C1, C2 or C3) and then view the specific course criteria/syllabus/timings/trainee ratios for that particular category of Sideloader.

C1 Sideloader

This Side loader is rider operated and has a lifting capacity of up to and including 5000kg. Can be Electric, Petrol or Diesel powered.

C2 Sideloader

This Sideloader is rider operated and has a lifting capacity range from 5000kg up to 15000kg. Can be Electric, Petrol or Diesel powered.

C3 Sideloader

This Side loader is rider operated and is for lifting capacities that are over 15000kg. Can be Electric, Petrol or Diesel powered.

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Sideloader Courses FAQs

Our fork lift training centre is based in Moreton, Wirral, CH46 1DW for those wanting their training completed in a training centre environment. For businesses we can offer On-Site training on their premises. 

Yes. We provide on-site fork lift training for many businesses in Wirral and surrounding locations. Our instructors have a wealth of experience in meeting the needs of our business customers.

We deliver our counterbalance forklift training courses throughout Birkenhead, Bromborough, Wirral, Merseyside, Liverpool, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, Deeside, North Wales, Warrington, Runcorn, Widnes.

This depends on the type of counterbalance forklift course that you need and how long it takes to deliver. For competitive course prices, please call 0151 678 4400.

The short answer is YES! Various health & safety laws and regulations specifically cover the provision and use of all types of  counterbalance fork lift trucks. Attending any lift truck training course will help educate you on the legal responsibilities of employees and employers.

This depends on the course ratio and your experience level. Novices can take 3 to 5 days. Refreshers are just one day. Experienced operators can take 2 to 3 days. Conversion can be 1 to 2 days.  

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