Lifting & Material Handling Training

Professional Forklift & Telehandler Qualifications

Nationwide Safety & Training provides industry-standard operator training for all types of lifting equipment. We deliver these courses onsite, allowing your operators to train with the specific loads and racking systems they use daily. Our training covers the full range of lift trucks, from pedestrian-operated pallet trucks to high-reach telehandlers used in construction and agriculture, all delivered in accordance with the HSE’s L117 Approved Code of Practice.

Appointed Person

Covers lift plan production and the technical codes of practice required for planning safe lifting operations.

Counterbalance Forklift

Delivers the necessary skills and knowledge for the safe operation of the most common front-loading industrial forklift.

Crane Lift Supervisor

Provides instruction for those responsible for supervising safe systems of work and crane stability during lifting.

Lorry Loader (HIAB)

Provides the legal requirement and technical skills to operate truck-mounted cranes (HIAB) safely with various attachments.

Marine Knuckle Boom Crane

Provides a thorough theoretical and practical understanding of operating knuckle boom cranes within the marine industry.

Mobile Crane

Ensures operators are familiar with all controls and can operate mobile cranes with confidence on construction sites.

Overhead/Gantry Crane

Ensures operators are fully equipped for safe operation, including pre-operational checks and load lifting with various accessories.

Powered Pallet Trucks & Low Level Order Pickers

Bespoke training tailored to the specific machines on your site to ensure safe and efficient warehouse operation.

Reach Lift Trucks

Instruction focused on equipping delegates with the skills to operate reach trucks safely, including stacking in warehouse racking.

Rough Terrain Lift Trucks

Provides a thorough understanding of operational and safety requirements for telescopic and masted forklifts in construction environments.

Slinger Signaller

Prepares candidates to safely sling and lift loads using cranes or plant machinery in compliance with current regulations.

Telehandler – Suspended Loads

A specialist bolt-on qualification for handling slung loads and accurate transfer over undulating terrain.

Telescopic Handler

Designed for novice to intermediate operators to competently carry out the role of a telescopic handler operator.

Thorough Examination of Lifting Equipment (LOLER)

Equips competent persons to inspect portable lifting equipment and accessories in accordance with LOLER 1998 regulations.

Vehicle Marshall (Banksman)

A course teaching individuals how to safely guide and direct road vehicles and machinery using recognised hand signals.

Course Durations & Ratios

Verified Industry Standards

To maintain our 16-year reputation for quality and safety, we adhere to strict candidate-to-instructor ratios. This ensures every trainee receives the personal instruction and “seat time” required to achieve genuine competence.

Training Options: We provide a variety of training paths, including novice, refresher, and conversion courses, as well as experienced worker test routes.
Adaptive Scheduling: Candidate numbers and course durations are dictated by the qualification type and the experience level of the operators.
Requirements: All machinery must be in good working order with a valid LOLER Report of Thorough Examination. PPE requirements vary depending on the course and will be fully documented on the risk assessment.

Book Your Onsite Lifting Assessment

Tailored to Your Fleet and Team

To provide an accurate quote for your site, please let us know the specific types of trucks you have on-site and the current experience level of your team.