RTITB Forklift Instructor Course
Become a Forklift Instructor today. At 4KS Forklift Training we are proud to announce that we are fully qualified and accredited to deliver the RTITB accredited Forklift Instructor course at our Birmingham training centre. Our qualified instructors use all the latest training methods as well as adapting latest techniques and health and safety knowledge. We have high quality equipment for our training purposes.
Instructors at 4KS are highly qualified and fully accredited with the RTITB training board and all have vast amount of experience as well as training around the UK. We have a high pass rate currently sitting at 98% which is an unbelievable achievement and we thank our instructors for putting the hard work day in and out and providing our candidates with the highest level of training.

Next Course Begins:
24 Feb 2025
The RTITB Lift Truck Instructor course provides candidates with the skills to deliver lift truck operator training and assessment.
The next forklift instructor course in Birmingham starts on 24th February 2025 and the exam date is 7th March 2025. Book your seat today to avoid any disappointments.

Forklift eTruck eLearning Course (eTruck UK)
Please note that, RTITB has revised the prerequisites for participating in its Lift Truck Forklift Instructor course. Candidates must provide proof of successful completion of the full eTruck eLearning course (eTruck UK) within 36 months of the course start date.
If you don’t have this yet, you can purchase the eLearning course from 4KS Forklift Training when you enrol for the forklift instructor course.
The eTruck eLearning Course, offered by RTITB, is a unique digital storytelling tool that enhances training effectiveness, allowing candidates to complete theory training online at their own pace before practical forklift training.
Price: £150 +VAT
BENEFITS OF BEING A FORKLIFT INSTRUCTOR
Enrolling employees in the Forklift Instructor course offers significant benefits to companies. This comprehensive training equips individuals with the skills and certification required to become recognised instructors. Once qualified, these instructors can conduct in-house training and issue licenses directly on company premises, resulting in substantial cost savings for the organisation.
Moreover, for employees, this qualification as an RTITB Forklift Truck Instructor presents a valuable career advancement opportunity, potentially opening doors to work with various training providers. The course is fully compliant with the latest health and safety legislation, ensuring instructors meet the highest standards.
The program spans 10 working days, and upon successful completion, participants will be certified as fully qualified RTITB Instructors, ready to enhance workplace safety and training standards.

Why choose 4KS as your Forklift Instructor course provider?
- Our instructors have been carrying out training for over 10 years and have vast amount of experience
- Our training centre has an astonishing 98% pass rate
- Our prices are very competitive, and we are happily able to price match anyone (T/C applies)
- Happy clients which reflects from our 5-Star Google ratings as well as 5-Star yell.com reviews
- Situated in Birmingham West Midlands. Easy to get to as there are plenty of public transportation services around.
- UKMHA Training Provider of the Year Winner at the Archies Awards 2024
- Local shops and great food places around
- Parking available for our customers
- Tea and Refreshments provided throughout the training course.
Are you looking to be a qualified RTITB Forklift Instructor?
As a certified forklift instructor, you could potentially earn an annual salary ranging from £35,000 to £40,000.
At 4KS Forklift Training Centre, we are dedicated to helping you find employment opportunities through our network of affiliate agencies and private companies actively seeking qualified candidates. We collaborate closely with these partners to support your career progression.
PRICING PLANS
Prices shown below are excluding VAT.
Novice
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1899
£
Per Course
- Aimed at individuals seeking to train operators to RTITB Standards, either in-house or on a commercial basis
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In-House
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1500
£
Per Course
- This course is tailored for companies seeking instructor level training for their experience operators
- Huge saving for companies as it will save companies outsourcing instructors
- Training course delivered at our fully RTITB accredited training centre
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Re-Reg
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999
£
Per Course
- Aimed at existing RTITB Instructors who regularly train candidates to a high standard
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Re-Examination
- Varies £
This course is aimed at Instructors who have failed one or two elements of the RTITB Examination.
We are positive that our qualified instructors will get you over the line given the successful 98% pass rate our training centre has.
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On completing the RTITB Forklift Instructor Course, candidates will:
- Demonstrate their instructional ability to conduct practical lessons using appropriate practical instructional skills
- Demonstrate their instructional ability to conduct in-class lessons using appropriate classroom instructional skills
- Discuss their associated knowledge of health and safety, legislation, instructional skills, candidate selection and practical skills testing
- Prepare, schedule and deliver an appropriate operator training course, working independently under workplace environment conditions
- Prepare, set up and conduct a Basic Operating Skills Test
- Follow administration and documentation procedures appropriate to running an operator training course.
Here is a list of eligibility requirements for participating in the RTITB forklift instructor course:
- Candidates should provide evidence of having completed a Counterbalance course of basic operating skills test within the last 12 months
- Proof of successful completion of the full eTruck eLearning course (eTruck UK) within 36 months of the course
start date. - Candidates should have experience as a Counterbalance lift truck operator for at least minimum 6 months
- Candidates need to have good communication skills (Verbal and Written)
- Candidate should have confidence to deliver or present training to a small or large group (Full training provided)
The Lift Truck Instructor course covers the following core topics:
- Health and safety
- Relevant regulations
- Approved Code of Practice (ACOP)
- Instructor role and qualities
- Basic principles of instruction
- Skill and task analysis
- Lesson structure (practical)
- Lesson structure (theory)
- Report writing
- Visual aids
- Lift truck operator examination
- Course administration
To successfully pass the RTITB Forklift Instructor level course, candidates will need to pass an examination consisting the following elements.
- Basic operating skills test on a counterbalance lift truck and pass to instructor’s standard on the first day of the course (maximum 25 penalties allowed). This test also requires the candidate to undertake both the Associated Knowledge element of the Operator test and the Pre-Use Inspection test. (A suitable period of truck familiarisation will be provided prior to the tests being conducted)
- In-class Lesson Delivery Test (assessed during course)
- Associated Knowledge Test (assessed during course)
- Practical Instructional Ability Test (assessed on examination day)
- Professional Discussion (assessed on examination day)
Courses will run every two months. To find out more about the course and training schedules contact us on 0121 294 9395 and one of our sales representatives will guide you further.
Our next instructor course can be found here.