Machines We Train On | Forklift, MHE & ALLMI Training UK

Workplace application: Used to load and unload building materials, plant, cabins, timber and machinery directly from a delivery vehicle at yards and customer sites.

How we train: We build the practical exercises around the actual loader, attachment and work area, coaching rated-capacity and load-chart use, stabiliser deployment, ground assessment, exclusion zones, controlled operation and safe stowage.

Course timing: 1 day for experienced candidates and a minimum of 2 days for novices, with up to 4 candidates.

Workplace application: Used to select and attach lifting accessories, prepare loads and direct crane movements, especially where the operator cannot maintain a clear view of the load path.

How we train: We teach accessory selection, working load limits, sling angles, load balance, recognised hand and radio signals, tag-line control and exclusion-zone discipline using realistic lifts from the workplace.

Course timing: 1 day for experienced candidates and a minimum of 2 days for novices, with up to 4 candidates.

Workplace application: Used by delivery, utilities and service fleets to place equipment, street furniture and materials beyond the vehicle bed without relying on site lifting equipment.

How we train: We focus on carrier stability, boom sequencing, safety and overload devices, blind-lift communication, load control throughout the working radius and correct folding and transport stowage.

Course timing: Minimum course time for 1–3 candidates: novice 7–14h; existing 5.25–11.5h; refresher 4.5–6.5h; conversion 5.5–7.5h.

Workplace application: Used to guide reversing and close-quarter vehicle or MHE movements in busy yards, loading areas, construction sites and locations with restricted visibility.

How we train: We walk the real route with candidates, identify blind spots and trapping points, establish a safe standing position, practise clear signals and reinforce the authority to stop any unsafe movement.

Course timing: Minimum course time for 1–3 candidates: novice 3.25–4.25h; refresher 2–3h. Broader MHE scope may require longer.

Workplace application: Carried on the rear of a delivery vehicle so the driver can self-unload pallets and long loads at customer premises, kerbsides and firm off-road sites.

How we train: We teach safe mounting and demounting, transport locks, three-wheel and rough-terrain stability, ground selection, all-wheel or four-way modes where fitted and controlled unloading away from a depot.

Course timing: Minimum course time for 1–3 candidates: novice 22–37.5h; existing 13–20h; refresher 4.5–7.5h; conversion 7.5–15h.

Workplace application: Used only for VNA trucks. If a VNA breaks down at height with its forks trapped in the racking, the operator may be unable to descend even when the manual descent system is operational. The manual descent system must still be checked as part of the truck’s pre-use checks.

How we train: We turn the site’s VNA rescue hierarchy into a practical drill for a truck immobilised in the racking, covering communication, isolation, emergency procedures, casualty considerations, safe recovery and escalation without unsafe improvisation.

Course timing: Course duration is agreed after the equipment and rescue plan are reviewed; no fixed time applies to this specialist course.

Workplace application: Designed for short, ground-level pallet movements in stockrooms, production areas, retail back rooms, loading bays and inside delivery vehicles.

How we train: We coach safe walking position, tiller and brake control, smooth starts and stops, cornering, load security, dock-edge and gradient awareness, foot protection and correct parking and charging.

Course timing: Minimum course time for 1–3 candidates: novice 6–9h; existing 4.5–6.5h; refresher 2.5–4h; conversion 3.5–5.5h.

Workplace application: Suited to faster, higher-volume horizontal pallet transport between goods-in, staging, production and dispatch across larger warehouses and distribution centres.

How we train: We develop safe mounting, platform or seating discipline, speed choice, cornering and braking with a load, reversing visibility, pedestrian separation and control on dock plates and gradients.

Course timing: Minimum course time for 1–3 candidates: novice 6–9h; existing 4.5–6.5h; refresher 2.5–4h; conversion 3.5–5.5h.

Workplace application: Handles closed-bottom pallets, cages and loads that cannot be straddled, while retaining a compact walk-behind format for stores and production areas.

How we train: We explain counterbalanced stability and load centre before practising tiller-arc control, safe pedestrian positioning, fork entry, load centring and controlled stacking at the machine’s working height.

Course timing: Minimum course time varies by low-, eye- or high-level configuration for 1–3 candidates: novice 6–18h; existing 4.5–10h; refresher 2.5–6.5h; conversion 3.5–7.5h.

Workplace application: Combines pallet transport with stacking into racking, making it useful for replenishment and put-away where travel distances justify a rider platform.

How we train: We teach rider positioning, platform safeguards, mast and fork visibility, turning with a raised centre of gravity, accurate rack entry and stable stacking and de-stacking at the required level.

Course timing: Minimum course time varies by low-, eye- or high-level configuration for 1–3 candidates: novice 6–18h; existing 4.5–10h; refresher 2.5–6.5h; conversion 3.5–7.5h.

Workplace application: Used for pallet put-away, replenishment and short transfers in compact warehouses, stockrooms and production cells where a full-size forklift is unnecessary.

How we train: We coach walk-behind positioning, tiller response, stability through turns, load-height limits, rack alignment and safe clearance from walls, shelving and other pedestrians.

Course timing: Minimum course time varies by low-, eye- or high-level configuration for 1–3 candidates: novice 6–18h; existing 4.5–10h; refresher 2.5–6.5h; conversion 3.5–7.5h.

Workplace application: Uses straddle legs around the load, allowing stable handling of closed pallets and non-standard loads in narrow storage and production spaces.

How we train: We teach correct leg and fork clearance, load centring, controlled turns, floor-condition checks and precise approach to racks so the chassis, load and operator remain clear of obstructions.

Course timing: Minimum course time varies by low-, eye- or high-level configuration for 1–3 candidates: novice 6–18h; existing 4.5–10h; refresher 2.5–6.5h; conversion 3.5–7.5h.

Workplace application: Uses a retractable mast or fork carriage to place pallets into racking while the compact chassis stays within a restricted aisle.

How we train: We break down the reach and retract sequence, support-arm clearance, residual capacity, visibility and rack alignment, then practise controlled placement at the machine’s actual lift height.

Course timing: Minimum course time varies by low-, eye- or high-level configuration for 1–3 candidates: novice 6–18h; existing 4.5–10h; refresher 2.5–6.5h; conversion 3.5–7.5h.

Workplace application: The general-purpose forklift for loading vehicles, moving palletised goods and stacking in warehouses, factories and yards where the truck can approach the load directly.

How we train: We combine pre-use inspection with stability, load-centre and capacity knowledge, then coach manoeuvring, stacking, vehicle loading, pedestrian control and any attachment used in the real job.

Course timing: Minimum course time for 1–3 candidates: novice 19.5–32.5h; existing 13–19.5h; refresher 4.5–6.5h; conversion 6.5–13h.

Workplace application: Used for heavier 5,000–15,000kg loads such as steel, paper reels, machinery and industrial components in yards, mills and manufacturing sites.

How we train: We concentrate on capacity-plate interpretation, higher inertia and braking distance, wider turning space, restricted visibility, ground and floor loading and control of oversized or offset loads.

Course timing: Minimum course time for 1–3 candidates: novice 19.5–32.5h; existing 13–19.5h; refresher 4.5–6.5h; conversion 6.5–13h.

Workplace application: Built for loads above 15,000kg in ports, steelworks, heavy engineering and specialist manufacturing where mass and dimensions change every movement.

How we train: We apply heavy-truck expertise to dynamic forces, large load centres, route and surface limits, blind areas, banksman coordination, safe stand-off distances and precise low-speed control.

Course timing: Minimum course time for 1–3 candidates: novice 19.5–32.5h; existing 13–19.5h; refresher 4.5–6.5h; conversion 6.5–13h.

Workplace application: A warehouse truck for high-density pallet storage up to 8,000mm, using a retracting mast to work efficiently in narrower aisles than a counterbalance truck.

How we train: We teach the reach and tilt sequence, support-leg clearance, residual capacity, high-level visibility, rack entry, accurate pallet placement and safe aisle behaviour around people and other trucks.

Course timing: Minimum course time for 1–3 candidates: novice 19.5–32.5h; existing 13–19.5h; refresher 4.5–6.5h; conversion 6.5–13h.

Workplace application: Used in high-bay warehouses to place and retrieve pallets above 8,000mm, where precise control and residual capacity become increasingly important.

How we train: We develop height judgement, capacity awareness, control of mast deflection and sway, correct use of cameras or height indicators and disciplined placement without striking racking or adjacent loads.

Course timing: Reach-truck minimum course time for 1–3 candidates: novice 19.5–32.5h; existing 13–19.5h; refresher 4.5–6.5h; conversion 6.5–13h. Exact configuration is confirmed first.

Workplace application: Supports rapid pallet movement and racking where frequent entry, exit and direction changes make a stand-on operating position practical.

How we train: We coach stable stance, deadman and platform safeguards, rapid but controlled direction changes, side-on observation, braking and correct reach sequencing in the employer’s working aisles.

Course timing: Reach-truck minimum course time for 1–3 candidates: novice 19.5–32.5h; existing 13–19.5h; refresher 4.5–6.5h; conversion 6.5–13h. Exact configuration is confirmed first.

Workplace application: Used to pick individual cases and items from floor and intermediate storage levels directly into a pallet, roll cage or order container.

How we train: We focus on safe travel between pick faces, platform position, controlled stops, manual-handling technique, stable order building and working with pedestrians in live warehouse routes.

Course timing: For 1–3 candidates, low-level: novice 6–9h; existing 4.5–6.5h; refresher 2.5–4h; conversion 3.5–5.5h. Medium-level: novice 17–24h; existing 11–17h; refresher 4.5–6.5h; conversion 7–13h.

Workplace application: Raises the operator to high-bay pick locations for item selection and stock work where pallets are not handled as complete unit loads.

How we train: We teach gate and platform safeguards, load and platform limits, guidance systems, high-level travel, emergency descent and escape arrangements, plus controlled picking without overreaching.

Course timing: Minimum course time for 1–3 candidates: novice 17–24h; existing 11–17h; refresher 4.5–6.5h; conversion 7–13h.

Workplace application: The operator and forks rise together to pick items or handle pallets at height within very narrow, wire- or rail-guided warehouse aisles.

How we train: We coach safe guidance entry, simultaneous travel and lift functions, platform protection, load handling at height, emergency lowering and escape, and strict clearance at aisle ends.

Course timing: Minimum course time for 1–3 candidates: novice 19.5–32.5h; existing 13–19.5h; refresher 4.5–6.5h; conversion 6.5–13h.

Workplace application: A man-down turret or side-reaching truck places full pallets in very narrow aisles while the operator remains at ground level.

How we train: We teach rail or wire guidance, turret orientation, fork rotation and translation, limited-view load placement, aisle alignment and safe transitions between guided and free-steering areas.

Course timing: Minimum course time for 1–3 candidates: novice 19.5–32.5h; existing 13–19.5h; refresher 4.5–6.5h; conversion 6.5–13h.

Workplace application: An articulated rider truck used to stack pallets in very narrow aisles while retaining the flexibility to work in wider warehouse and loading areas.

How we train: We make the articulation point predictable, coaching tail swing, reverse steering, joint stability, mast alignment, aisle entry and safe transition from open space to narrow racking.

Course timing: Minimum course time for 1–3 candidates: novice 19.5–32.5h; existing 13–19.5h; refresher 4.5–6.5h; conversion 6.5–13h.

Workplace application: A walk-behind articulated lift truck for pallet put-away in compact warehouses and production stores where rider-truck access is restricted.

How we train: We teach safe body position around the tiller and pivot joint, articulation response, trapping zones, rack alignment, load-centre control and smooth stacking without chassis or load contact.

Course timing: Minimum course time for 1–3 candidates: novice 19.5–32.5h; existing 13–19.5h; refresher 4.5–6.5h; conversion 6.5–13h.

Workplace application: Carries timber, tube, sheet and other long loads lengthwise on its deck, allowing travel through narrower aisles and side loading into cantilever racking.

How we train: We coach side-on driving position, load-bed support, fork spacing, long-load end swing, travel direction, rack approach and visibility around loads up to 5,000kg.

Course timing: Minimum course time for 1–3 candidates: novice 22–37.5h; existing 13–20h; refresher 4.5–7.5h; conversion 7.5–15h.

Workplace application: Handles 5,000–15,000kg long loads such as steel sections, heavy timber and fabricated products in mills, stockholders and manufacturing yards.

How we train: We address greater inertia, load flex and overhang, deck support, ground and rack capacity, blind areas and the use of a banksman before practising controlled placement at working weight.

Course timing: Minimum course time for 1–3 candidates: novice 22–37.5h; existing 13–20h; refresher 4.5–7.5h; conversion 7.5–15h.

Workplace application: Moves exceptionally heavy or oversized long products in ports, steel operations and heavy manufacturing where normal forklifts cannot safely support the load.

How we train: We plan around engineered limits, route width and bearing capacity, load support and restraint, restricted visibility and coordinated banksman control before candidates handle real site loads.

Course timing: Course duration is confirmed after capacity and configuration review; no fixed time applies to this specialist configuration.

Workplace application: Switches between forward, sideways and diagonal travel to handle ordinary pallets and long loads through doorways, yards and confined production areas.

How we train: We teach positive wheel-mode selection, confirmation before movement, mode-specific steering, load-centre effects and safe reorientation so candidates never assume which direction the truck will travel.

Course timing: Minimum course time for 1–3 candidates: novice 22–37.5h; existing 13–20h; refresher 4.5–7.5h; conversion 7.5–15h.

Workplace application: Combines a side-loading deck with multidirectional travel for long materials in narrow aisles, cantilever racking and restricted yard approaches.

How we train: We coach crab travel, wheel alignment, deck support, fork positioning, end clearance and deliberate mode changes while using the actual aisle widths and long loads found on site.

Course timing: Minimum course time for 1–3 candidates: novice 22–37.5h; existing 13–20h; refresher 4.5–7.5h; conversion 7.5–15h.

Workplace application: Uses reach movement and multidirectional steering to store long products at height while reducing the aisle width needed for conventional handling.

How we train: We integrate reach sequencing with wheel-mode control, high-lift residual capacity, load deflection, aisle alignment and precise cantilever-rack placement from the correct forward-facing operating position.

Course timing: Minimum course time for 1–3 candidates: novice 22–37.5h; existing 13–20h; refresher 4.5–7.5h; conversion 7.5–15h.

Workplace application: A masted truck for moving and stacking palletised materials on construction sites, agricultural yards and other firm but unmade surfaces.

How we train: We teach terrain and route assessment, tyre and traction checks, mast verticality, slope limits, pothole and edge hazards, capacity on uneven ground and safe pick-and-carry technique.

Course timing: Minimum course time for 1–3 candidates: novice 22–37.5h; existing 13–20h; refresher 4.5–7.5h; conversion 7.5–15h.

Workplace application: Places materials around construction and agricultural sites at heights up to 9,000mm, reaching over low obstacles where a vertical-mast truck cannot.

How we train: We make boom extension and load-chart changes central to every exercise, adding chassis levelling, stabilisers where fitted, ground assessment, attachment checks, visibility and pick-and-carry rules.

Course timing: Rough-terrain telehandler minimum course time for 1–3 candidates: novice 22–37.5h; existing 13–20h; refresher 4.5–7.5h; conversion 7.5–15h. Exact category is confirmed first.

Workplace application: Delivers loads above 9,000mm or across greater reach to upper floors, roof areas and high site storage positions on rough terrain.

How we train: We coach chart selection by boom angle and extension, stabiliser deployment, wind and ground effects, exclusion zones, boom deflection and accurate high-level placement without exceeding the working envelope.

Course timing: Minimum course time for 1–3 candidates: novice 22–37.5h; existing 13–20h; refresher 4.5–7.5h; conversion 7.5–15h.

Workplace application: Provides forklift handling with forward reach up to 9,000mm in factories, recycling operations, waste sites and industrial yards with relatively firm surfaces.

How we train: We teach tight-space steering, boom and fork sequencing, load-chart selection, attachment recognition, dock or stack approach and visibility management around fixed plant and pedestrians.

Course timing: Industrial telehandler minimum course time for 1–3 candidates: novice 22–37.5h; existing 13–20h; refresher 4.5–7.5h; conversion 7.5–15h. Exact category is confirmed first.

Workplace application: Used for high or extended-reach material placement above 9,000mm in large industrial buildings, yards and specialist processing operations.

How we train: We focus on residual capacity, boom angle and extension, deflection, surface loading, attachment limits, camera or visibility aids and controlled placement inside a protected operating zone.

Course timing: Minimum course time for 1–3 candidates: novice 22–37.5h; existing 13–20h; refresher 4.5–7.5h; conversion 7.5–15h.

Workplace application: Moves and stacks empty ISO containers in ports, railheads, depots and container yards using a high-capacity counterbalance chassis and top-lift spreader.

How we train: We coach spreader and twistlock confirmation, container identification, stack alignment, wind awareness, large blind zones, surface limits and strict separation from people and smaller vehicles.

Course timing: Minimum course time for 1–3 candidates: novice 19.5–32.5h; existing 13–19.5h; refresher 4.5–6.5h; conversion 6.5–13h.

Workplace application: Moves and stacks laden or empty containers across multiple rows and can serve road, rail and port operations using a telescopic boom and spreader.

How we train: We teach container weight and centre, capacity by row and reach, boom and spreader control, twistlock indicators, ground loading, reversing visibility and disciplined stack approach.

Course timing: Course duration is confirmed from the machine, container and operating scope; no fixed time applies to this specialist configuration.

Workplace application: Pulls trains of parts, baggage, waste or materials along fixed routes in factories, airports, hospitals, warehouses and large distribution sites.

How we train: We teach compatible coupling, trailer and load checks, off-tracking, train length, progressive braking, cornering, reversing limitations and safe interaction with pedestrians at crossings and stops.

Course timing: Minimum course time for 1–3 candidates: novice 3.5–7.5h; existing 3.25–6.75h; refresher 3–5.75h; conversion 3.25–6.75h.

Workplace application: Provides a stable platform that rises vertically for maintenance, installation, stocktaking and fit-out work where outreach beyond the chassis is not required.

How we train: We cover pre-use checks, floor and ground assessment, guardrails and gates, travel while elevated, pothole protection, overhead hazards, entrapment awareness and ground and emergency lowering controls.

Course timing: Minimum course time for 1–3 candidates: novice 5–7.25h; existing 4.25–6.25h; refresher 3–5h; conversion 4.25–6.25h.

Workplace application: Uses an articulated or telescopic boom to reach above and around obstacles for building maintenance, installation, inspection and construction work.

How we train: We teach the working envelope, boom and tail swing, ground and slope limits, platform controls, fall protection, overhead and entrapment hazards, safe travel and emergency recovery.

Course timing: Minimum course time for 1–3 candidates: novice 5–7.5h; existing 4.25–6.25h; refresher 3–5h; conversion 4.25–6.5h.

Workplace application: Raises and lowers loads from a fixed lifting point or beam in workshops, stores and production areas for assembly, maintenance and material transfer.

How we train: We teach rated-capacity and hook-block checks, correct lifting-accessory interface, vertical lifting without side pull, smooth control, limit-device awareness and safe landing and detachment.

Course timing: Course duration is set after the hoist, controls and lifting tasks are reviewed; no fixed time applies to this specialist configuration.

Workplace application: Moves loads through a workshop or production bay by bridge, trolley and hoist while the operator walks with a pendant control.

How we train: We build reliable directional orientation as the operator changes position, then practise smooth multi-axis control, safe load following, pendant-cable care, exclusion zones, hook approach and emergency stop use.

Course timing: Minimum overhead-crane course time for 1–3 candidates: novice 4.5–6.5h; refresher 3.25–5.25h.

Workplace application: Allows bridge, trolley and hoist movements from a flexible viewing position, useful for large loads and operations where a fixed pendant position limits sight.

How we train: We teach positive control identification, line-of-sight positioning, transmitter handover and isolation, smooth combined movements, loss-of-signal response and safe separation from the suspended load.

Course timing: Minimum overhead-crane course time for 1–3 candidates: novice 4.5–6.5h; refresher 3.25–5.25h.

Workplace application: Provides localised lifting within a slewing radius for loading machines, positioning components and handling materials at individual workstations or bays.

How we train: We coach inspection of the crane, hoist and travel path, control of the swing arc, avoidance of side pull, safe accessory use and accurate landing without trapping people against fixed structures.

Course timing: Course duration is confirmed after the jib, hoist and duties are reviewed; no fixed time applies to this specialist configuration.

Workplace application: Used for short manual pallet moves in warehouses, shops, production areas and delivery vehicles where powered travel and vertical stacking are unnecessary.

How we train: We teach wheel, fork and handle inspection, load rating, safe push-and-pull choices, thresholds and gradients, hand and foot protection, controlled stopping and secure parking.

Course timing: Minimum course time for 1–3 candidates: 2.25–3h for novice, existing, refresher or conversion training.

Workplace application: A hand-propelled, manually or hydraulically lifted stacker for lighter pallet placement, workstation feeding and occasional storage where powered equipment is not justified.

How we train: We coach load centring, pumping and controlled lowering, mast stability, floor and gradient limits, hand and foot clearance, turning space and square entry into the storage position.

Course timing: Course duration is confirmed after the lifting mechanism, height and task are reviewed; no fixed time applies to this specialist configuration.

Workplace application: Uses adjustable or fixed straddle legs to lift closed pallets and non-standard loads manually in small stores, workshops and production areas.

How we train: We teach leg and fork clearance, balanced loading, route checks, level-floor requirements, controlled turns, safe hand and foot position and stable stacking and lowering.

Course timing: Course duration is confirmed after the machine, lift height and load are reviewed; no fixed time applies to this specialist configuration.