Level 2 Fork Lift Truck Operations Course in Bridgwater. Classes run at Cannington College, part-time during the day. The course runs over one week, making it a practical option if you need to fit training around other commitments. You'll cover safe operation, pre-use checks, load handling, and working in a warehouse environment. This fork lift truck operations qualification is assessed through practical tasks and theory, and is delivered as a City and Guilds programme. It leads to roles such as Forklift Operator and Warehouse Operative.
Who this course is for
UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite.
Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes
such as furthering personal development and career opportunities.
They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual
course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to operate a forklift truck safely in a workplace setting.
You'll understand the pre-use checks required before operating a forklift.
You'll practise manoeuvring, stacking, and positioning loads accurately.
You'll learn the relevant health and safety regulations for forklift operation.
You'll understand load weight, balance, and stability principles.
You'll learn how to work safely around pedestrians and other vehicles.
How you will learn
Training is classroom based and delivered over one week during daytime hours at Cannington College. You'll combine theory sessions covering safety and operating principles with practical assessments demonstrating your competence on the truck. Assessment is carried out through observed practical performance and a knowledge test. You'll need to show you can operate the forklift safely and correctly to achieve the City and Guilds Certificate of Competence.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cannington College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Forklift Operator: operate forklifts in warehouses, logistics, and manufacturing sites.
Warehouse Operative: pick, pack, and move stock in distribution centres.
Stores Person: manage goods inward, stock movement, and dispatch.
Logistics Assistant: support supply chain operations in transport and storage.
Production Operative: move materials and components on factory floors.
Yard Operative: handle deliveries and stock in outdoor storage yards.
What you could study next
Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Warehousing and Storage: builds on your forklift licence with broader warehouse skills valued by employers.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Logistics Operations: moves you toward supervisory and team-leader roles in warehousing and distribution.
IOSH Working Safely: a short health and safety qualification that strengthens your CV for any warehouse or logistics role.
