Whether you are a novice wanting to become a qualified forklift driver or an experienced head looking to achieve the necessary qualifications for career development you will need to take a Forklift training course. It’s essential for businesses throughout the country that their staff are properly trained so that no accidents occur within the workplace.

Driving a Forklift truck is not easy and requires high levels of skills and safety. With this in mind its essential that you take your time in finding the right training provider and look at more than just the price of the training company and actively seek those with reputation and a high percentage of pass rate. You may also need to bear in mind that they need to follow the correct certification. If the training provider you go with doesn’t offer the correct governing body certification then the training will not be useful within the workplace. Visit our forklift training courses page for more details on the type of awarding bodies.

Throughout the website we display an array of advertised training providers who will all have their own rates of pay. Make sure you analyse these and look for fully accredited instructors and find out all the details before you commit to the purchase of any course.

Forklift training prices are dependent on the level of experience you have on a forklift and the type of training you are looking for. Typical prices vary considerably between the types of training but below we have separated the prices into easy to follow categories so you can get an understanding of the price you will have to pay for the type of training you are looking for. It’s worth noting that these figures can vary between training providers however the ones below are common figures throughout the forklift training industry.

Novice Forklift Training Prices:
If you are a novice forklift driver then you will require full training which can last anywhere between 3 and 5 days. This course is tailored towards those with little or no experience as a forklift driver and will cover every aspect of Forklift training from start to finish. Novice forklift training prices do vary and depend on a number of factors including the geographical location of the course and the level of expertise the trainer has. Of course if you train with a highly regarded reputable training provider then you should reap the rewards from this.

The price of this course on average is around £750 and usually does take 3 days to complete. Included within this price is all training, theory based examination and practical examination. The cost is quite considerable however with the level of training required it’s a necessary course for any of those interested in becoming a fully qualified driver. It’s clear to note that the price of novice training may vary between the types of forklifts you seek training in.

Forklift Refresher Training Prices:
Forklift refresher training prices are considerably less than those for the novice forklift trainer. Refresher training has been made mandatory by the Occupational safety and health administration who believe all forklift drivers require further training throughout their time as a forklift driver. This training is typically done on new health and safety procedures or possible new ways of carrying goods on the forklift. Emergence of new technologies might also dictate this type of training and what is required of the driver. Refresher courses only last around a day and are cheap in comparison at only £80 per person. Refresher training is typically required will in employment so your company will provide this training for you. Prices may vary between instructors and the level of extra knowledge you require.

Forklift Conversion Training Prices:
Forklift conversion training prices are also considerably cheaper than those charged for the novices as the experience of driving a forklift is already present. Conversion training is the extra training required for those who want to change the type of forklift they work on. For example: If your company decided a different style truck was more suitable then you would have to partake in forklift conversion training.

Again this is typically only a day’s worth of training and will factor in the differences in manoeuvres and health and safety for the new vehicle over the type of forklift you are used to. A common price for this is approximately £80 and following successful training you will be able to drive a new type of forklift. This is for those experienced drivers who may want to apply for a role with a different company driving a different style of forklift. For more accurate pricing you will need to speak directly to the advertised training providers who will be able to give you an actual price for the conversion courses.

Experienced Unlicensed Training Prices:
If you are an experienced forklift driver of over a year yet haven’t had any formal training then this is the type of training for you. Unlicensed drivers will be put through the examination process similar to the novice however key aspects of the training will be missed out. Technically they have had their training through their time as an unlicensed driver.

They will focus on both theory and practical based training which will cover key fundamentals which are not covered as a day to day driver. The cost of training for those with experience who aren’t licensed is typically around £200 but of course this can also vary dependant on geographical location and the level of experience you have as a driver.

Forklift truck training prices do vary for a number of factors and the amount of training you require. To achieve up to date and realistic prices in your area then you will have to go direct through the advertised training providers as the rates may vary.