ITSSAR-Accredited Training

Who is this course for?

These courses are for anyone who needs proper training and assessment to operate materials handling equipment safely and confidently.

This includes:

• New operators starting out
• Experienced operators who need recognised certification
• Operators moving to a different type of equipment
• Operators due refresher training
• Employers who want staff trained to a national standard

What’s covered?

Training is delivered to ITSSAR standards and is tailored to the type of equipment being used.

You’ll cover:

• Your responsibilities as an operator
• Health and safety rules and best practice
• Equipment controls and safe operating methods
• Load handling, stacking and stability
• Workplace hazards and pedestrian safety
• Daily pre-use checks and defect reporting
• Practical training followed by formal assessment

Entry requirements

Requirements may vary slightly depending on the course, but generally:

• Minimum age is usually 16 (some courses require 18+)
• A basic understanding of spoken and written English
• Ability to meet course safety and assessment requirements (reasonable adjustments considered where appropriate)
• For conversion courses, you must already hold certification for a similar type of equipment

How long does it last?

Course length depends on experience and equipment type:

• Novice training: 3–5 days
• Experienced operator: 1–3 days
• Conversion training: 1–3 days
• Refresher training: 1 day
• Banksman training: usually 1 day

What you’ll gain

By the end of the course, you’ll have:

• The skills to operate equipment safely
• Greater confidence at work
• A better understanding of workplace risks
• Knowledge of daily safety checks and reporting procedures

Certification

After successfully completing the training and assessment:

• Your records are updated in line with ITSSAR requirements
• You’ll receive or have your ITSSAR Operator Card updated (where applicable)

The ITSSAR Operator Card is widely recognised by employers and confirms you’ve been trained and assessed to a national standard.