Learn to Operate a Forklift Safely, Get Certified and Boost Your Job Prospects
Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been around forklifts for years, our NPORS Counterbalance Forklift Course (N001) gives you the skills, confidence, and recognised certification to work safely in industrial settings.
We deliver practical training across the UK, at our centres or your site, helping you handle counterbalance lift trucks the right way – no fluff, just what matters on the job.
Is This Industrial Counterbalance Lift Truck Course for You?
Yes – if you’re:
- New to forklifts and need full beginner training.
- Already operating but want formal certification.
- Just looking to refresh your ticket before it expires.
The course adapts to your level, so you’ll always get the right amount of support.
What You’ll Learn
We focus on what matters in real work environments. You’ll cover:
- Basics of forklift operation and health & safety rules.
- Pre-use checks and spotting mechanical issues early.
- Steering, lifting, stacking and unstacking – safely and efficiently.
- Navigating tight spaces, slopes and loading bays.
- How to balance loads without tipping the truck.
- Battery care and daily maintenance routines.
- Proper shutdown and post-use inspections.
Our instructors are practical, clear, and experienced. No waffle – just what works.
How Long Is the Industrial Counterbalance Lift Truck Course?
- 5-day course – full training for complete beginners.
- 2-day course – for experienced operators without certification.
- 1-day refresher – quick update for those renewing a licence.
At the end, you’ll get your NPORS Operator Card, valid for 5 years, recognised across the UK.
Why Choose Construction and Plant Training Services?
- We’re a fully accredited NPORS and CITB Approved Training Organisation.
- You can train at one of our modern centres or at your workplace.
- Our trainers are hands-on pros – they’ve worked the same jobs you’re training for.
- We offer fair pricing and flexible dates, even weekends.
Common Questions
What’s the difference between a counterbalance and reach truck?
A counterbalance forklift is your standard front-loading truck. A reach truck is for narrower aisles – we train on both if you need.
Do I need experience to join the course?
No – we train you from scratch if you’re new.
Is this a recognised licence?
Yes, NPORS is a national scheme widely accepted across construction, warehousing, and logistics in the UK.
Can I do this course at work?
Absolutely. We run training at your premises too, as long as it’s safe and suitable.
Book Your Industrial Counterbalance Lift Truck Course Today
Forklifts are everywhere – from warehouses to building sites – and employers want qualified operators. Get certified with our NPORS N001 Counterbalance Forklift Course and open up new job opportunities.
Call us or message us now – we’ll help you find the right course date and location.
