ABA Workplace Transport Groups

Understand the Accrediting Bodies Association's categorisation system for workplace transport equipment.
We know these groups can be confusing and some of the lines are a little blurred, but our friendly and knowledgeable team is always here to help. Please Contact us if you need any advice.
Notes
Specific and familiarisation training is crucial following the completion of basic training as it bridges the gap between foundational knowledge and specific workplace application. While basic training equips individuals with general skills and principles, specific job and familiarisation training hones these skills to meet the unique demands of their roles, ensuring precision and efficiency. This also ensures full adherence to the requirements of the Approved Code of Practice (L117).
Conversion training must be considered when transitioning from one machine to another if there are significant differences in operation, controls, or functionality. This ensures operators are fully competent, reducing the risk of errors and maintaining safety and efficiency in the workplace.
A1
Operator: Pedestrian
Pallet; Stillage Low Level Truck (including Fold-down platform)
A2
Operator: Rider
Pallet; Stillage Low Level (fixed Platform)
A3
Operator: Pedestrian
Counterbalance Lift Truck
A4
Operator: Rider
Rider Pallet Stacker
A5
Operator: Pedestrian
Pallet Stackers
A6
Operator: Pedestrian
Straddle Truck
A7
Operator: Pedestrian
Reach Trucks
B1
Operator: Rider
Counterbalance Lift Truck (up to and including 5,000kgs)
B2
Operator: Rider
Counterbalance Lift Truck (over 5,000kg – up to 15,000kgs)
B3
Operator: Rider
Counterbalance Lift Truck (above 15,000kgs)
C1
Operator: Rider
Sideloader (up to and including 5,000kgs)
C2
Operator: Rider
Sideloader (over 5,000kg – up to 15,000kgs)
C3
Operator: Rider
Sideloader (above 15,000kgs)
D1
Operator: Rider
Reach & Straddle Truck
E0
Operator: Rider
Low Level Order Picker (up to 300mm)
E1
Operator: Rider
Medium Level Order Picker (301mm up to 3000mm)
E2
Operator: Rider
High Level Order Picker (above 3000mm)
F1
Operator: Rider
Very Narrow Aisle – Operator Up
F2
Operator: Rider
Very Narrow Aisle – Operator Down
G1
Operator: Rider
Container Straddle Container
G2
Operator: Rider
Counterbalance Container Handling Truck
G3
Operator: Rider
Side Loader Container Handling Truck
G4
Operator: Rider
Telescopic Container Handling Truck
G5
Operator: Rider
Rough Terrain Telescopic Container Handling Truck
G6
Operator: Rider
Container Straddle Carrier (Remote)
H1
Operator: Rider
Tow Tractor and Trailer
H2
Operator: Pedestrian
Tow Tractor and Trailer
J1
Operator: Rider
Rough Terrain Masted Lift Truck
J3
Operator: Rider
Rough Terrain Telescopic Truck
J5
Operator: Rider
Industrial Telescopic Truck
J7
Operator: Rider
Rough Terrain Telescopic Truck – 360o Slew
J8
Operator: Rider
Articulated Telescopic Loader with Fork Arms
M1
Operator: Rider
Multi-directional Counterbalance Lift Truck
M2
Operator: Rider
Multi-directional Side Loader Lift Truck
M3
Operator: Rider
Multi-directional Reach Truck
M4
Operator: Pedestrian
Multi-directional Pallet Stacker Truck
P1
Operator: Rider
Pivot Steer Truck
P2
Operator: Pedestrian
Pivot Steer Truck
SP1
Operator: Rider
Vertical Stock Picker
T*
Operator: Rider
Vehicle Mounted Lift Truck *
Z1
Operator: Pedestrian
Pallet Truck (Manual & Semi Manual)
Z2
Operator: Pedestrian
Platform Truck (including fixed type - Manual & Semi Manual
Z3
Operator: Pedestrian
Pallet Stacker (Manual & Semi Manual)
Z4
Operator: Pedestrian
Straddle Truck (Manual & Semi Manual)
1A
Operator: Rider & Pedestrian
Static Vertical – Driven into position and cannot drive elevated (PAV – Push Around Vertical will be covered in this category)
1B
Operator: Rider & Pedestrian
Static Boom – Trailer Mount, Van Mount, Lorry Mount and Spider Lift – cannot drive elevated
3A
Operator: Rider
Mobile Vertical – can drive elevated
3B
Operator: Rider
Mobile Boom – can drive elevated
Footnotes
* Vehicle Mounted Lift Truck will be given the category most closely aligned to the truck e.g. T(B1) or T(D1)