Our Training and Professional Development courses are intended to raise skills levels across the sector and encourage new talent to develop careers in the industry.
Here are some examples of our courses:
- Thorough Examination – specialist courses designed for experienced engineers. These concentrate on the inspection of chains and forks, current legislation, documentation and the responsibilities of a competent person to ensure proper Thorough Examination
- Thorough Examination Revalidation – courses exclusively for engineers who have previously completed a TE course. Training brings engineers up to date with current legislation and reaffirms their inspection skills, plus confirms their right to be accredited as a Competent Person
- Apprenticeships and Apprentice Training – helping ensure next-generation engineers are skilled in the servicing of material handling equipment
- Engineer Training – helping ensure the highest standards within the workforce
- Talent Attraction – ensuring the best calibre of person is attracted to the industry
- Grants – offering financial support to ensure no one is excluded from developing a career in material handling
Apprenticeships
Working in conjunction with SMB College Group, our forklift engineer courses are designed to meet the needs of the fork lift truck industry. Held at SMB College Group, the courses are delivered by highly trained professionals and offer opportunities to work with a wide range of materials handling equipment. Details of all courses are found below. Simply click on the title of a course to book. (And remember: if you’re an UKMHA Member, you need to log in to get your special discount.)
Currently Available Training Courses
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IC Powered Lift Truck – Auto-Electrical
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Lift Truck Electrical Charger Connection and Isolation
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Lift Truck Electrical Training – Part 1
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Lift Truck Electrical Training – Part 2
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Lift Truck Hydraulics Training – Part 1
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Lift Truck Hydraulics Training – Part 2
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Lift Truck Hydrogen Vehicle Training
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Lift Truck Hydrostatic Transmissions
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Lift Truck LPG Fuel Systems (Operating Safely)
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Lift Truck Powershift Transmissions
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Safety for Lift Truck Service Engineers
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Thorough Examination New Engineer
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Thorough Examination Revalidation
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Working On High Voltage Lift Trucks
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CFTS Through Examination Training
Thorough Examination is the name given to the mandatory inspection required by law to ensure that material handling equipment is in safe working order.
Lifting equipment must receive a Thorough Examination at least once a year and inspections can only be undertaken by a Competent Person. CFTS is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the UKMHA that provides accreditation to demonstrate competence. CFTS accreditation shows that you’ve signed up to the industry’s highest standard with a professional code of practice.
Unfortunately, not every Thorough Examination satisfies the complete legal requirements – some examinations only do half the job by covering LOLER (The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998) but not PUWER (The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998).
To ensure professional standards are maintained and to offer MHE operators complete peace of mind, the UKMHA has devised CFTS Thorough Examination Training. CFTS-approved engineers cover both the Thorough Examination requirement of LOLER and the Safety Inspection requirement PUWER.
The CFTS mark is a guarantee that a truck has been examined properly and that key components such as brakes and steering have all been checked along with the lifting mechanism.
CFTS Training courses are delivered in regional locations and via the UKMHA’s central training provider: SMB College Group.
For more details on the work of CFTS, visit https://thoroughexamination.org
January
Aldridge, WS9 8ER
21st, 22nd & 23rd January 2025
February
Exeter, EX5 1FG
28th, 29th & 30th January 2025
Chatham, ME5 8RZ
11th, 12th & 13th February 2025
Hereford, HR2 6LA
18th, 19th & 20th February 2025
Leeds, LS12 5JB
18th, 19th & 20th February 2025
March
Basingstoke, RG24 8PD
11th & 12th March 2025
13th March 2025 (TE Managers Course)
Northampton, NN4 7BQ
18th, 19th & 20th March 2025
April
Glasgow, G53 7RQ
15th, 16th & 17th April 2025
May
Bishop Auckland, DL14 9AX
13th, 14th & 15th May 2025
