Who is the Training For?
Operators working on construction sites or in agricultural settings
Companies managing fleets of telehandlers, excavators, or loading shovels
Supervisors responsible for on-site machinery compliance
Firms based within 50 miles of Coventry (including Birmingham, Leicester, Rugby, Derby)
What Does the Training Cover?
Machine Overview & Controls
Familiarise yourself with the specific equipment layout, safety features, and controls.
Regulations & Compliance
Understand key legislation including PUWER and the Health & Safety at Work Act.
Pre-Operational Checks
Learn how to properly inspect fluids, hydraulics, and attachments before each shift.
Safe Operating Techniques
Practice loading, unloading, and manoeuvring with minimal risk to people and property.
Maintenance & Fault Reporting
Recognise common mechanical issues and know how to escalate maintenance concerns appropriately.
Why Train with Train-a-Lift?
The UK's Original Lifting Trainers
We've been lift training pioneers since 1977, predating all of our competitors and even our accrediting bodies.
National Reach
Our network of trainers can reach any site in the UK or welcome you to our training centre in the West Midlands.
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Our values of Courage, Order, Futurism, Facts, Enthusiasm and Excellence guide everything we do.
Commitment to Safety
Our approach prioritises compliance and real-world application, giving your operators the skills to work confidently and safely.
Comprehensive Support
From pre-course advice to post-course certification and beyond, our friendly and knowledgeable team are there to guide you every step of the way.
Course Structure and Outputs
Course lengths vary depending on the plant type and participant experience, typically from 1-5 days. Trainees receive a certificate of training and registration into Train-a-Lift's TALIA database as well as the AITT's ACORNS system.