Level 2 Fork Lift Truck Operations Course in Ilkeston. Classes run at Derby College Broomfield Hall Campus. This fork lift truck operations course runs over one week, with training delivered across two days and a separate practical assessment day. You'll cover legal requirements, safe operating procedures, essential maintenance, handling different load types, and manoeuvring in confined spaces and on rough terrain. The minimum age to enrol is 16 years old, and some knowledge of agricultural machinery is preferred.
Who this course is for
This two-day course aims to prepare participants for the NPTC Certificate of Competence in Telescopic Forklift (RTF) Handling. The course also includes assessment, to be arranged on a separate day.
Entry requirements
The minimum age for a candidate taking this course is 16 years. You should preferably have knowledge of agricultural machinery.
What you will learn
You'll understand the legal requirements that apply to fork lift truck operations.
You'll learn how to identify and avoid the potential dangers of lift truck use.
You'll carry out essential maintenance checks on a telescopic forklift.
You'll practise changing attachments safely.
You'll handle bulk loads and palletised loads correctly.
You'll manoeuvre a telescopic forklift in confined spaces.
You'll operate safely on rough terrain.
How you will learn
Training is delivered on-site at Derby College Broomfield Hall Campus over two days of classroom and practical instruction. Assessment is a separate practical session lasting approximately two hours, taken on a different day from the training. Tests are organised by NPTC. You'll need to bring steel toe-capped boots or wellingtons, a boiler suit, and writing materials.
What you will need to bring
You'll need to supply your own:
Steel toe-capped boots or wellingtons
Boiler suit
Writing materials
Lunch (facilities are available on-site if you prefer to buy it there)
Where next
Jobs you could do
Forklift operator: operate telescopic and other forklift types on site
Warehouse operative: pick, pack, and move stock using powered equipment
Agricultural machinery operator: handle loads and attachments on farm or estate
Stores and logistics assistant: support goods-in and dispatch operations
Plant operative: work with lifting and handling equipment on outdoor sites
What you could study next
Once you hold the fork lift truck operations certificate, you could build on it with:
A Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ in Warehousing and Storage, which covers the broader logistics and supply chain skills employers look for.
Additional NPTC operator certificates for other machine types, such as telescopic handlers or ride-on mowers, if you're working in agriculture or land-based roles.
A Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace, useful for moving into a supervisory role.
