B1 Counterbalance Refresher

B1 Counterbalance Forklift – Refresher Course

Our B1 Counterbalance Forklift Refresher Course is designed for experienced forklift operators who have previously received formal training and need to refresh their knowledge, practical operating skills and safe working practices.

Training is delivered by qualified instructors at Humber Training & Driver Solutions and is completed to ITSSAR accredited standards.

The B1 category covers rider-operated counterbalance lift trucks up to and including 5,000kg capacity.

Course Covers:

• Refresher on Health & Safety responsibilities and relevant legislation
• Safe operation of a B1 Counterbalance Forklift
• Understanding and correct use of controls and instruments
• Forklift stability and centre of gravity
• Safe manoeuvring and steering
• Operating safely in confined areas
• Correct load assessment
• Safe lifting, transporting and placing of loads
• Stacking and de-stacking at different heights
• Working safely with pallets and racking
• Correct use of hydraulic controls
• Pre-use inspections and daily safety checks
• Identifying and reporting faults and defects
• Safe parking and shutdown procedures
• Practical forklift operation
• Theory assessment
• Pre-use inspection assessment
• Practical operating assessment

The refresher course allows experienced operators to refresh their existing skills, identify any bad habits that may have developed and ensure they continue to operate a forklift safely and confidently.

Our instructors will provide guidance throughout the training and address any areas where the operator requires additional support.

On successful completion of the course and assessments, candidates will receive ITSSAR accredited certification, with their accredited operator training registered through the appropriate ITSSAR system.

Who is this course suitable for?

This course is ideal for:

• Experienced B1 Counterbalance Forklift operators
• Operators who have previously completed formal forklift training
• Employees requiring refresher training
• Operators returning to forklift duties after a period away
• Employers looking to maintain high standards of workplace safety
• Operators who require their skills and competency to be reassessed

At Humber Training & Driver Solutions, we don’t just assess whether someone can operate a forklift – we make sure operators understand how to use the equipment safely, correctly and confidently in a real working environment.