B1 | Rider | Electric & I.C.E.
Counterbalance lift truck up to & including 5 tonne*
ACCREDITING BODY
Looking for accredited forklift training? Our B1 Rider course covers electric and internal combustion counterbalance lift trucks up to and including 5 tonnes. Delivered by trainers accredited by AITT, Acorns, and ABA Workplace Transport, this course provides up-to-date training aligned with industry safety standards and legal requirements.
Whether you’re a novice, experienced operator, or manager, our flexible course durations and tailored instructor ratios ensure training suited to your needs. Available across the UK, including Birmingham, London, Manchester, Liverpool, and Wolverhampton, our on-site sessions bring certified forklift training directly to your workplace.
Book your B1 Rider forklift training today to boost your team’s skills, safety, and compliance.
COURSE DURATION & CAPACITY
COURSE CONTENT
Aligned with ACOP L117 Recommendations and Applicable Laws.
THEORY
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The Need to Train & Statutory Requirements
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Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 Section 2, 7 & 8
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LOLER (The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998)
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PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998)
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Hazards and Risks Occurring with a Forklift
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Rated Capacities-Stability and Instability
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Operator's Safety Code
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Video "Lift Truck Operator Training"
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Theory Test
PRACTICAL
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Introduction to the Machine
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Control Familiarisation
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Daily Checks/Refuelling Procedures
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Battery Charging & Simple Battery Maintenance
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Steering Procedures, (Unladen and Laden)
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Load Weight Assessment
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Load Handling
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Stacking and Destacking Procedures
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Bulk Stacking/Destacking
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Stacking/Destacking Cup post pallets & in Racking
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Handling Awkward Loads & Vehicle Loading/Unloading
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Job specific training (W/A)
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Practical Skills Assessment