Forklift Truck – Safety Refresher Training
SIGTA’s Forklift Truck – Safety Refresher Training course is designed for qualified operators who hold a valid certificate and need to refresh their skills, reinforce safe working practices, or respond to changes in operating conditions. This ITSSAR accredited course supports continued competence, compliance and safe operation in the workplace.
Training is available for counterbalance, reach, and a wide range of other forklift truck types.
Course Overview
This course is intended for forklift truck operators who already hold recognised training or certification and require refresher instruction to maintain safe and effective operating standards. Refresher training is recommended where there have been changes in equipment, working environment or operating practices, or where an operator has not used a forklift for a period of time. In line with ITSSAR guidance, refresher training is typically advised every 3 to 5 years as part of recognised best practice, although this is not a legal requirement.
Delivered onsite at your premises, the course allows instruction to be tailored to your specific trucks, loads and site layout. Training focuses on reinforcing best practice, addressing unsafe habits, and ensuring operators continue to meet the requirements of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) and recognised forklift training standards.
During this course you will learn
- Reinforcement of legal requirements for forklift operation under PUWER
- Review of operator responsibilities and safe working practices
- Pre‑use checks, defect reporting and daily inspections
- Safe manoeuvring, steering and load‑handling techniques
- Correct stacking, de‑stacking and load stability practices
- Operating safely in confined spaces and shared work areas
- Awareness of site‑specific hazards and pedestrian safety
- Safe shutdown, parking and end‑of‑shift procedures
This course is ideal for trained forklift operators who need to refresh their skills, respond to changes in working conditions, or reinforce safe operating standards.
Your training will be delivered by one of SIGTA’s ITSSAR accredited forklift instructors, each bringing extensive hands-on experience and a clear, practical teaching style.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does forklift certification last?
There is no expiry on fork lift training certificates, but it is recommended to undergo safety refresher training every 3-5 years.
How is forklift operator competence assessed?
Operators are assessed through a combination of practical demonstration and supporting theory. Assessment focuses on safe operation, correct load handling, hazard awareness and compliance with recognised standards.
Is forklift truck training accredited?
Yes fork lift training is accredited. We are an ITSSAR accredited training provider and our instructors are all trained and accredited by ITSSAR.
Is forklift training delivered onsite?
Yes. All forklift truck training is delivered onsite at your premises, using your own forklift equipment and operating environment. This ensures training is relevant to real working conditions and minimises disruption to your business.
Who is forklift truck training suitable for?
Forklift truck training is suitable for new operators with little or no experience, experienced operators without formal certification, and previously trained operators who require refresher training. Courses are based on the operator’s experience, role and workplace requirements.
Why Choose SIGTA
Forklift Training Near You
All forklift training is delivered exclusively onsite at your workplace, allowing instruction to be tailored to your specific equipment, loads and operating environment while minimising disruption to your business.
Trusted, Accredited Provider
Your training will be delivered by one of SIGTA’s qualified forklift instructors, each bringing extensive hands-on experience and a clear, practical teaching style.
Aligned to National Standards
ITSSAR-accredited training delivered by experienced instructors, onsite at your premises using real equipment, focused on compliance, safety and reducing operational risk.
Our Commitment to Quality
SIGTA upholds strict quality standards across all training, with ongoing instructor development and continuous course evaluation to ensure reliable, high-quality Forklift Training you can trust.
Related Courses
SIGTA’s Pedestrian Operated Stacker Truck Training course provides ITSSAR accredited training for operators who use pedestrian controlled stacker trucks in the workplace.
SIGTA’s Forklift Truck – Novice Operator Training course is designed for individuals with little or no previous forklift experience. Training is available for counterbalance, reach, and a wide range of other forklift truck types.
SIGTA’s Forklift Truck – Experienced Operator - Uncertificated course is designed for operators who already use forklift trucks in the workplace but do not yet hold a recognised qualification. Training is available for counterbalance, reach, and a wide range of other forklift truck types.
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