RTITB · Loaders & forklifts
RTITB counterbalance forklift training
Warehouse and yard forklift training for complete beginners and experienced operators.
About this course
RTITB is one of the main accrediting bodies for workplace transport training, and its counterbalance forklift certificate is widely recognised in warehousing and distribution. We train complete beginners and assess experienced operators who need certification or a refresher. You learn on a counterbalance truck in a working yard: pre-use checks, stacking at height, and loading and unloading vehicles.
What you’ll learn
- Pre-use checks
- Stacking and destacking at height
- Loading and unloading vehicles
- Practical and theory assessment
Before you start
No licence required to train.
Why train with Nithcree
- Since 2001
- 25 years of training in Dumfries
- 90%
- of candidates who train with us pass
- 300+ years
- of industry experience among our instructors
Nithcree grew out of a family haulage business, and every instructor has driven, lifted or loaded for a living. Meet the instructors or read how nine in ten of our trainees pass.
Questions
Common questions
How long has Nithcree been training drivers?
Since 2001. Nithcree grew out of a family haulage business and opened its Dumfries training centre that year. We opened in Perth in 2021 and became a registered NPORS plant training centre in 2024. Read our 25-year story.
What is your pass rate?
90% of candidates who train with Nithcree pass. Our instructors have more than 300 years of industry experience between them, and two are DVSA reverse examiners. See how we do it.
Can I get funding for my training?
Possibly. Scottish funding, No One Left Behind employability support and English schemes can cover some or all of a course, depending on where you live and your circumstances. See funding options or ask us to check before you book.
Where are your courses held?
Every course runs at our Dumfries centre in Heathhall. LGV and B+E courses also run at our Perth centre.
Do you train staff for employers?
Yes. We train individuals and whole teams, from complete beginners to experienced staff who need refreshers, Driver CPC hours or an NPORS experienced worker test. Call us to plan training around your work.
How do I book?
Call 01387 256528 or send an enquiry. Tell us what you want to drive or operate and your experience, and we will recommend the right course and check funding before you commit.
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