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Order picker forklift training

Fully accredited and quality assured order picker forklift training

HGVC’s order picker forklift training is designed to ensure your operators can safely and effectively handle all types of order pickers, including low-level, medium-level, and high-level models.

With course accreditations available from RTITB, ITSAAR, ALLMI, NPORS or AITT, this course ensures your operators are skilled, confident, and compliant with industry standards.

What is an order picker forklift?

An order picker forklift is a specialised machine used to lift operators to different heights for picking stock directly from shelving or racking systems.

There are three main types:

  • Low-level order pickers: designed for picking items from ground level up to around 2.5 meters.
  • Medium-level order pickers: capable of reaching goods stored up to 6-8 meters high, suitable for mid-tier racking.
  • High-level order pickers: designed for tall warehouse racking, reaching heights of 12-15 meters for accessing goods stored at the highest levels.

Our Courses

Beginner order picker forklift training course

This course is designed for individuals with no experience of forklift truck operation who wish to achieve a nationally recognised operator qualification.

Course completion and certification allows drivers to operate a counterbalance forklift with up to 5000 kg lifting capacity.

Course length:

Course length can vary depending on the number of individuals you would like to train at one time:

Operators Days
1 2
2 2
3 3

Course Agenda

Our order picker training course covers:

  • Introduction to order pickers:
  • Understanding the different types: low-level, medium-level, and high-level
  • Overview of components, controls, and safety features
  • Emergency protocols:
  • Responding to equipment malfunctions
  • Safe operation during emergencies and safe evacuation at height
  • Theory test and practical assessment:
  • Written examination covering regulations and best practices
  • Hands-on skills assessment to demonstrate operator competence
  • Safety and pre-operational checks:
  • Conducting daily inspections for safety and maintenance
  • Battery charging procedures and equipment handling
  • Practical operating skills:
  • Maneuvering in confined spaces and narrow aisles
  • Safe picking, lifting, and lowering of goods
  • Efficient stock picking techniques and load handling at height

Is this course right for my business?

This course is right if you’re:

  • A warehouse manager seeking to upskill your team for increased efficiency
  • A warehouse manager with warehouse operatives who need to operate order pickers as part of their daily task

Training options

At HGVC, we understand the importance of flexibility:

On-site
We understand every business is different and therefore you may require site specific training. In this case, our expert trainers will deliver the training at your site, reducing any impact on your day-to-day business activities.
Off-site
Whether you need order picker training in Devon or Newcastle, our quality assured and Ofsted registered centres mean your employees are never more than an hour away from one of our training centres.

Experienced order picker forklift training course

This course is designed for individuals with no experience of forklift truck operation who wish to achieve a nationally recognised operator qualification.

Course completion and certification allows drivers to operate a counterbalance forklift with up to 5000 kg lifting capacity.

Course length:

Course length can vary depending on the number of individuals you would like to train at one time:

Operators Days
1 1
2 2
3 2

Course Agenda

Our order picker training course covers:

  • Introduction to order pickers:
  • Understanding the different types: low-level, medium-level, and high-level
  • Overview of components, controls, and safety features
  • Emergency protocols:
  • Responding to equipment malfunctions
  • Safe operation during emergencies and safe evacuation at height
  • Theory test and practical assessment:
  • Written examination covering regulations and best practices
  • Hands-on skills assessment to demonstrate operator competence
  • Safety and pre-operational checks:
  • Conducting daily inspections for safety and maintenance
  • Battery charging procedures and equipment handling
  • Practical operating skills:
  • Maneuvering in confined spaces and narrow aisles
  • Safe picking, lifting, and lowering of goods
  • Efficient stock picking techniques and load handling at height

Is this course right for my business?

This course is right if you’re:

  • A warehouse manager seeking to upskill your team for increased efficiency
  • A warehouse manager with warehouse operatives who need to operate order pickers as part of their daily task

Training options

At HGVC, we understand the importance of flexibility:

On-site
We understand every business is different and therefore you may require site specific training. In this case, our expert trainers will deliver the training at your site, reducing any impact on your day-to-day business activities.
Off-site
Whether you need order picker training in Devon or Newcastle, our quality assured and Ofsted registered centres mean your employees are never more than an hour away from one of our training centres.

Safety Refresher order picker forklift training course

This course is designed for individuals with no experience of forklift truck operation who wish to achieve a nationally recognised operator qualification.

Course completion and certification allows drivers to operate a counterbalance forklift with up to 5000 kg lifting capacity.

Course length:

Course length can vary depending on the number of individuals you would like to train at one time:

Operators Days
1 1
2 1
3 1

Course Agenda

Our order picker training course covers:

  • Introduction to order pickers:
  • Understanding the different types: low-level, medium-level, and high-level
  • Overview of components, controls, and safety features
  • Emergency protocols:
  • Responding to equipment malfunctions
  • Safe operation during emergencies and safe evacuation at height
  • Theory test and practical assessment:
  • Written examination covering regulations and best practices
  • Hands-on skills assessment to demonstrate operator competence
  • Safety and pre-operational checks:
  • Conducting daily inspections for safety and maintenance
  • Battery charging procedures and equipment handling
  • Practical operating skills:
  • Maneuvering in confined spaces and narrow aisles
  • Safe picking, lifting, and lowering of goods
  • Efficient stock picking techniques and load handling at height

Is this course right for my business?

This course is right if you’re:

  • A warehouse manager seeking to upskill your team for increased efficiency
  • A warehouse manager with warehouse operatives who need to operate order pickers as part of their daily task

Training options

At HGVC, we understand the importance of flexibility:

On-site
We understand every business is different and therefore you may require site specific training. In this case, our expert trainers will deliver the training at your site, reducing any impact on your day-to-day business activities.
Off-site
Whether you need order picker training in Devon or Newcastle, our quality assured and Ofsted registered centres mean your employees are never more than an hour away from one of our training centres.

Frequently asked questions

What types of order pickers are covered in the training?

We cover all three types: low-level, medium-level, and high-level order pickers. The training is tailored based on your specific equipment.

Want to find out more?

Click “Get in touch” or give us a call on 0330 818 8888
and we’ll be happy to answer all your questions.