Why use Excell Training for your Forklift Truck Training requirement?

We've been in the industry for over 25 years. In that time we've managed to build successful and mutually beneficial relationships with our customers by effectively communicating with them about their requirements, and helping them to resolve any issues they may be facing.


All of our Forklift Truck Training, hosted by instructors trained to an accredited standard, benefit from our years of experience in the training industry. We work with all of our customers, to ensure they receive the most valuable experience possible for themselves or their members of staff.

We are accredited with both RTITB and National Plant (NPORS), who are both founders of the ABA for Workplace Transport (ABA WT) for our Forklift Training Courses. We are audited annually in line with these schemes to make sure that we keep the excellent standards in place, that our customers expect and deserve.  All of our instructors are accredited with one or both of these schemes, so you can be sure our service will be of the highest standard.

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Forklift Truck Training

  • Training courses run either on site at customers premises or at our training centre in Trafford Park, Manchester.
  • Courses are accredited with either RTITB or NPORS, or we can provide 'In House' restricted certificates.
  • PDF certificate of basic training is included and emailed shortly after training has been completed (hardcopy and ID card are an optional extra).
  • We also include comprehensive handbooks to help with the theory.
  • Tests are included as part of the course and will be completed on the final day.
  • At our venue, we have facilities available for hot drinks, a fridge and microwave for any food.

What Course is Right For Me? 

There are various different types of forklift, such as Counterbalance and Reach trucks, and the course that you will need to complete will vary depending on your specific circumstances.

Depending on your experience, you'll fit in to one of 4 different categories.

Novice/Beginner Course

These courses are for people with either no experience of operating a forklift truck, or for somebody with a very limited amount of experience.

3 - 5 Days (depending on number of candidates)

No requirements.

Experienced Operator Course

This course is for somebody who has experience of operating the forklift but has not had any previous formal training, or for somebody who cannot provide evidence of their previous formal training.
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2 -3 Days (depending on number of candidates)

Previous experience required (minimum 6 months).

Conversion Course

This course is for somebody who is looking to upskill by adding another type of truck to their collection of certificates.
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3 - 5 Days (depending on number of candidates).

Evidence of training on another type of forklift is required.

Refresher Course

This course is for somebody who needs to update their certificate or registration.

1 Day

Evidence of previous training on the truck type is needed.

Don't take it from us, read our customer reviews and see for yourself

Rob Eaves
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Very helpful with regards to your enquiries

Thomas Burghardt
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Brilliant training centre. Great instructors and customer service. I recommend them.

Marcin Maruszak
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Very professional and friendly.

Lee Cottrell
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Had a refresher course here, daz the instructor was excellent, would recommend to anybody who needs a refresh or is training for a new licence

Simon Hazel
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Extremely helpful, good instructors and will go out of there way to help and support you in training.