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This course is split over six days, where training on the Reach Truck will take place over five days and then a one day conversion on to the Counterbalance will be completed.  Theory and practical training will be given on both trucks and include the following:

  • Responsibilities under the health & safety at work act, 1974, PUWER & LOLER
  • L117 Approved code of practice
  • Operators Safety Code on a D1 Reach Forklift Truck & B1 Counterbalance
  • Battery maintenance and charging procedures
  • Pre-use checks on a D1 Reach Forklift Truck & B1 Counterbalance
  • Factors affecting stability
  • Motive controls
  • Hydraulic controls on a D1 Reach Forklift Truck/ B1 Counterbalance
  • Manoeuvring in open and confined area’s including entry & aisle safety procedures
  • Stacking at different levels
  • Destacking at different levels

After training on the Reach Truck has been completed, you will have three tests to complete; a theory test, a pre-use inspection test and the practical skills test.  Each of these needs to be passed to be successful in obtaining your operator card and certificate for the D1 Reach Truck.  Once this has been obtained, you will then be able to convert on to the B1 Counterbalance where you will complete training followed by the three tests (theory, pre-use and practical skills test).

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Forklift Truck Training

Driving forklift trucks requires specialised training and instruction from fully qualified trainers. This can help reduce the likelihood of accidents and improve the safety of both drivers and pedestrians. Professional forklift driver training can also reduce truck downtime, racking and product damage. To drive any forklift truck correctly it requires training in a classroom and in a hands-on environment, thus ensuring things run as smoothly as possible once the candidates have passed successfully.

What is a Reach forklift?

A Reach forklift truck is an extremely agile forklift, which works well in tight spaces, they are usually found in warehouses. A major benefit of a reach forklift, is obviously the heights they can reach too. The main use of a reach truck is to load and offload products at big heights. However, unlike a counterbalance truck, a reach truck works best indoors. We can also offer a conversion course to counterbalance forklifts.

Locations

2 Start Training can offer you the choice of 5 forklift training centres, 2 centres in Reading, 1 in Portsmouth, 1 in Worthing and 1 in Southampton covering the Hampshire, Berkshire and West Sussex areas.

In addition to our training centres, we offer our customers the opportunity to have their staff trained on their own premises using their own machines. This can give the students the advantage of being trained on the machine that they are going to be operating on a daily basis.

Instructors

2 Start’s Forklift Truck Training Instructors are qualified to teach and examine on a staggering 22 industrial groups; encompassing all manner of machines from pedestrian pallet trucks, all the way through to telescopic masted rough terrain trucks.

Forklift training courses are all conducted under our accrediting body; ITSSAR (the Independent Training Standards Scheme and Register). Being a part of ITSSAR ensures only the highest quality of training and testing; and helps us to ensure that you have everything you need before you go to work.

Facilities required on your site

A training room suitable for the number of candidates, sufficient practical training space to carry out assessments and testing. Delegates will require PPE as per the company’s internal risk assessments.

Duration

Courses vary in length depending on experience of the student and culminate in the completion of a practical test on the last day – all of which you’ll practice thoroughly for during the course. On successful completion of the course, if not already registered, candidates will be registered onto the ITSSAR TOP scheme (Trainer Operator Passport) and issued with a photo identification card (showing the categories of entitlement) and A4 Certificate; both lasting up to 5 years.

Novice Operator: Duration 5 Days: For operators who have never previously operated a forklift truck.

Experience Operator: Duration 3 Days: For operators who have experience on a forklift truck but have no certification or their certificate is over 5 years old.

Refresher & Test: Duration 1 Day: For operators who’s certificate is between 3 & 5 years old. Student must be able to produce previous certification on the first day of the course.

Ratio

1 Truck : 3 Candidates : 1 Instructor

Elements Covered

  • Responsibilities under the health & safety at work act, 1974, PUWER & LOLER
  • L117 Approved code of practice
  • Operators Safety Code on a D1 Reach Forklift Truck
  • Battery maintenance and charging procedures
  • Pre-use checks on a D1 Reach Forklift Truck
  • Factors affecting stability
  • Motive controls
  • Hydraulic controls on a D1 Reach Forklift Truck
  • Manoeuvring in open and confined area’s including entry & aisle safety procedures
  • Stacking at different levels
  • Destacking at different levels

See what our students have to say!

Portsmouth

2 Start Ltd (Portsmouth), Unit 4 Shawcross Industrial Estate, Ackworth Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, PO3 5HU
Call: 02392 123555

2 Start Training
4.9
Based on 238 reviews
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Kate MKate M
10:06 30 Nov 23
Done my C+E course with 2Start and passed first time. Massive thanks to Paul, great training and enjoyed my time during the course. Brilliant
Andrew BoonAndrew Boon
16:03 24 Nov 23
Excellent will and Alan great tutors made me fill so at ease but also very professional well pleased
George BudnaruGeorge Budnaru
10:06 24 Nov 23
Trainer Paul E was easy to work with always with clear instructions,always on time etc.
Matt GMatt G
13:34 23 Nov 23
The instructor Paul E was great and very professional, very very pleased with everything!!
Ariane EdgeAriane Edge
10:00 23 Nov 23
Passed first time, Paul was a great instructor!
Marc FlyeMarc Flye
13:54 20 Nov 23
Had an IPAF course with Rob Foster. He explained the course really well enjoyed it thanks.
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Theale

2 Start Ltd (Theale), Site C The Quarry, Deans Copse Road, Theale, RG7 4GZ
Call: 01184 021 861

2 Start Ltd (Theale)
5.0
Based on 53 reviews
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Benn OliverBenn Oliver
18:45 10 Nov 23
I completed my car to C+E Fast Track with Alex at Theale and passed first time! I'm in no doubt this was down to expert instruction by Alex who was fantastic throughout my two week course. A professional, knowledgeable instructor who calmly guided me through the process from scratch to test. I would highly recommend 2 Start to anyone wanting to learn how to drive cat C or C+E and no doubt anything else. They have great equipment, facilities and instructors and will be the first choice for me if I look to add any more categories to my license and for CPC training.
BordusBordus
15:07 19 Oct 23
Adam RobertsonAdam Robertson
13:45 08 Sep 23
Alex and Ryan trained me. Doing the car to C+E fast track course, came out with a pass! Cracking time and experience, appreciate all the hard work the team put in especially Alex and Ryan, couldn’t have asked for a better couple of lads to help me through. Thank you!
Tim AndrewsTim Andrews
15:05 10 Aug 23
I had a really good time with Roy C from 2Start learning how to drive a rough terrain forklift. I thought I had quite a lot of driving experience but learning to drive the rough terrain forklift was one of the most challenging thing I have done for a while. Ray C is a great teacher and simplified the complex process of lifting and moving objects with the forklift by breaking down the various tasks contained in the test into manageable sections so that it was easier to learn. I highly recommend 2start Training and Roy C as a great instructor.
Miro KralikMiro Kralik
13:44 26 Jul 23
I have passed today, thank you very much 2 Start ltd, especially to MR. INSTRUCTOR and Guru, my English brother Mark. Thank you very much, I really appreciate your professional attitude. With love Miroslav 🇸🇰🇬🇧👍🏻
Rob RoyRob Roy
13:56 21 Jul 23
Good training all the way through. I did pass the test on first attempt. Thank You Alex.
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Southampton

2 Start Ltd (Southampton), Unit 2 Four Dells Farm, Poles Lane, Otterbourne, Winchester, SO21 2DY
Call: 02382 022975

2 Start Training
4.9
Based on 259 reviews
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OfficiaLoneRangerOfficiaLoneRanger
15:21 24 Nov 23
Dell and David Were both amazing best instructors in 2 Start LTD amazing results passed C+E, Car to Artic.
Laura FranksLaura Franks
11:35 24 Nov 23
I had Dave monk , outstanding instructor , always so polite and made me feel at ease on arrival , highly recommend the company
Stephen OxenhamStephen Oxenham
18:38 17 Nov 23
Very professional company good to learn with top trainers
Shelley MurtonShelley Murton
15:10 17 Nov 23
Had training with Dave for a week and couldn’t recommend him enough. Dave made sure I understood everything correctly and that I had practised enough to feel confident in my test. I highly recommend 2 Start for all training and hope to be back soon to do my Class 1 Training. Thank you for all your help Dave I am so grateful 😎
michael habgoodmichael habgood
07:10 17 Nov 23
I came to 2start for my trailer training the staff with very friendly and Janet and Marcus made me feel at ease straight away. Top training and top instructor. Definitely recommend
Henry WhitlockHenry Whitlock
18:05 09 Nov 23
Great experience with 2 start Southanpton. Gained another license (Class 1 C+E). Already having Cat C , these guys made quick work of helping me to gain C+E. Special shout out to John, Dave and Dell, who all were thorough with their teaching , and a great laugh which makes learning alot more fun.Cheers guys!
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Reading

2 Start Ltd (Reading), Unit 32 Youngs Industrial Estate, Paices Hill, Reading, RG7 4PW
Call: 01184 021861

2 Start Training
4.8
Based on 160 reviews
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Jon CJon C
16:23 13 Nov 23
These guys got me through my C1 driving practical. Their standards are incredibly high; do what they teach you and you will pass the test no problem. Friendly bunch too, would recommend
paul burdettpaul burdett
16:39 20 Oct 23
Had a very enjoyable week doing my cpcNicky is vary good Instrutor friendly and informative
kevin williskevin willis
15:22 20 Oct 23
I have just done my cpc traing along with Nicky and Clint and as most people know a weeks training can be tiring, but with NIcky and Clint and the rest of the class it has Been fun, enjoyable , and I have learnt alot from this course , all I can say is keep the good work up guys and not only will I see you soon , but also recommend you guys too others
Gentian JubicaGentian Jubica
16:02 20 Sep 23
Great team very helpful will definitely recommend 👍
MrmegakdogMrmegakdog
10:26 18 Sep 23
Thanks to Gary for helping me to pass my reach forklift training. Very kind and very understanding. Would recommend 10/10.
Adam PlestinaAdam Plestina
13:02 27 Jul 23
Just passed my class C with them. Good bunch that work there, everyone is friendly. Tip of the hat goes to Roy Sparks who has been helping me the last couple of days. Really good instructor whose patience and teaching seen me over the line! Happily recommend them. Thanks guys.
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Worthing

2 Start Ltd (Worthing), The Vinery Ind Est, Unit 54 & 55, Poling, Worthing, BN18 9PY
Call: 01903 952410

2 Start Training
4.9
Based on 210 reviews
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Leon NelmanLeon Nelman
17:21 28 Nov 23
Thanks so much John for all your help getting me test ready! I felt so comfortable and confident on the day because of all your patience with me, as I learnt to drive the van, and be a better person. Sadly, I let you, and myself down on the day, when I miss read the speed limit on one section of road, that lost me the pass. However, it showed that I should have passed, as on my retest, 2 weeks later, it was a PASS, with ZERO minors!Thanks to Paul too! You really helped calm my nerves on my retest, and got me reacquainted with the van/JAAAAAAAG! 🤣Can’t wait to start our motorhome journey, as copilot!Couldn’t have done it without you all!ClaireThe Venture Crew
WrG o SmOKeRWrG o SmOKeR
13:59 24 Nov 23
I had the pleasure of having Greg as my instructor. I also passed my HGV class 2 test first time & I believe it was massively helped by what Greg taught & explained to me. Greg was always patent with me & explained everything to a depth that I could really take in & remember. Anyone looking to learn & pass their HGV test, 100% recommend using 2 Start. Would put 1000 stars if I could. Thank you Greg!.
CbbCbb
16:25 21 Nov 23
Greg, very nice guy and makes the learning more enjoyable. What guy. Always calm when you made a mistake. Lovely team.
Tomasz CiecieregaTomasz Ciecierega
20:28 19 Nov 23
Good training. Well recommended.
gary tategary tate
13:09 14 Nov 23
Just passed my HGV Cat C first time. Faultless tuition from Paul Burton & Jon Carlisle. Vehicles are modern and clean. Can't recommend 2 Start Training enough and will be back for C+E training soon.
SarahSarah
12:32 13 Nov 23
Absolutely amazing company instructors are fab cant recommend this company enough so professional kind and really listen to you and help you so much with everything.Thank you so much xxxx
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