If you work with forklifts (in warehousing, construction, etc.), you may wonder how long your “forklift licence” is valid, whether it must be renewed, and what costs are involved. SB Skills Solutions explains these matters clearly below.
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TopicSummaryFormal licence expirationThere is no expiry date on forklift certificationLegal requirement to renewNone (certification does…
SB Skills Solutions provides expert training for Material Handling Equipment (MHE), helping employees operate equipment safely and efficiently. With over 30 years of experience in forklift training and workplace health and safety, SB Skills ensures learners gain both practical skills and certification.
What is MHE training?
MHE training teaches employees how to safely lift, move,…
Ten Essential Forklift Safety Tips for Beginners and Experienced Operators Whether you’re considering whether to apply for a position as a novice forklift operator, or need a refresher course after a career change, understanding forklift safety best practices is crucial. Proper training is essential In the UK, all forklift operators must possess the necessary training…
Considering whether to embark on forklift truck novice training?
Regardless of whether you’re new to operating heavy machinery or have been interested in construction and warehousing for a while now, we can help.
Below, our expert team of qualified forklift operator instructors explains exactly what to expect when you decide to undergo forklift novice training.…
Exploring your career and education options?
If the construction and warehousing industry is calling your name, it’s important to know the legal requirements of your preferred position.
Below, we take a look at the various forklift truck training legal requirements that you’ll need to abide by if you want to pursue a career as a…
Want to get behind the wheel of a compact, versatile, and user-friendly forklift? Why not consider the pivot steer truck? To help you determine whether pivot steer forklift training is the appropriate route for you, we explore the definition and uses of a pivot steer truck as well as which industries stand to benefit from…
If you’re in the construction or warehousing industry, then you’re likely to have come across a VNA (Very Narrow Aisle) truck at some point in your professional career.
To learn more about this essential forklift vehicle, its various uses, and the degree of training required to drive one, from the expert team at SB Skills…
If you want to enter the construction or warehousing industry, then becoming forklift certified is likely to be high on a to-do list.
Providing an individual with the skills required to safely operate a forklift truck, forklift certification is an essential qualification for anyone wanting to land a material handling equipment (MHE) role or forklift…
Have you been wondering whether a forklift is a counterbalance truck?
Below, we take a closer look at what makes a forklift a counterbalance truck to help you decide whether this type of versatile and long-lasting forklift is right for your business and its specific storage and transportation requirements.
From counterbalance lift truck training to…
Is your forklift knowledge in need of updating? Maybe you have had a change of career since you first trained as a forklift operator or perhaps it’s been a while since you got behind the wheel of a B2 forklift.
Whatever your reasoning for considering additional forklift truck training, we can help you identify the…
Keen to develop your construction and warehousing career?
Why not consider becoming a qualified reach truck driver? To help you decide whether this is the right route for you, we outline the essential qualifications and degree of reach truck forklift training every reach truck driver should possess before applying for one of these positions.
Below,…
If you’re eager to begin a career as a forklift operator and you’d like to find out more about the types of forklifts and what they’re used for, then you’ve come to the right place.
At SB Skills Solutions, we have years of invaluable experience working with qualified instructors in the construction and warehousing industry,…
Keen to make your mark in the construction or warehousing industry? To help you achieve your career goals in these sectors, it is often necessary to upskill by obtaining licences.
At SB Skills Solutions, we offer a range of training courses to support individuals looking to enhance their skillset – including a forklift training course.…
While you don’t need a driving licence to operate a forklift and there’s no such thing as a ‘forklift licence’, certain qualifications are still required by law to operate this type of machinery.
To comply with safe working practices, an aspiring forklift operator will need to complete a forklift truck training course.
Regardless of whether…
