POST LAST UPDATED: 17 June 2026
MHE Instructor training courses are the specialty of the RTITB Instructor Academy. It provides courses to cater for a wide variety of different working environments and the different machinery involved.
Need resource to train Operators on varied materials handling equipment? A Lift Truck Instructor course could be the perfect way to meet your company’s and compliance needs.
Lift Truck Instructor training
Those that successfully complete the RTITB Accredited Lift Truck Instructor training at the RTITB Instructor Academy will of course be able to deliver a high standard of training to your Forklift Operators.
The RTITB Forklift Instructor course equips candidates with the confidence, skills and knowledge to train operators on various truck types. Including:
- Counterbalance lift truck training*
- Reach truck training*
- Pallet / Stacker truck training, also known as POET training or PPT training*
*Provided the Instructor is already trained as an Operator for that same truck type.
This gives your training operations more flexibility. It saves time and investment compared to training specific Instructors for particular truck types. All you need to do is purchase the required course materials for your qualified Instructor to deliver. Even if the type of materials handling equipment that you use changes, your Lift Truck Instructor may still be able to train your operators to the highest standards without the need for complete re-training.
Benefits of Lift Truck Instructor Training
At the RTITB Instructor Academy, simply attending a Lift Instructor Training course isn’t enough. To successfully complete the qualification, candidates must pass an independent examination conducted by an impartial RTITB examiner. The exam assesses their skills and ability. It verifies that they can deliver a high standard of instruction and meet the criteria to become a qualified Instructor.
Providing Instructors with a diverse skill-set through training is great for their professional development. It keeps them engaged with more varied work day-to-day and provides better career opportunities.
Successful candidates that complete Lift Truck Instructor training at the RTITB Instructor Academy are also eligible to register on the RTITB Register of Professional Instructors. They will hold a highly sought after training qualification, as well as being able to train your workforce professionally and efficiently.
Lift Truck Instructor course content
RTITB Forklift Instructor courses cover topics such as:
- Advanced Operational Competence Test (Personal driving assessment candidate must achieve a score of no more than 25 penalty points)
- Health and safety
- Relevant regulations
- Approved Code of Practice (ACOP)
- Instructor role and qualities
- Principles of instruction
- Skills and task analysis
- Practical and theory lesson structure
- Report writing
- Visual aids
- Lift Truck Operator examination
- Course administration
Pallet Truck Instructor training (PPT training)
If your operation only uses one type of truck, for example a pallet truck or stacker truck, an alternative course may be a good fit for your company.
Pallet Truck Instructor training courses (PPT training) will give attendees the skills to deliver safe and efficient pedestrian pallet truck operator training. Both practically and in a classroom setting. Candidates can undertake the course on a pedestrian operated pallet or stacker truck (depending on the needs of your company). Because it is focused on one truck type it is shorter and may require less investment than a full Lift Truck Instructor course.
Instructor courses can cover various truck categories, such as:
- Low-level trucks
- High-level trucks
- Eye-level trucks
Regardless, successful candidates will be able to plan, prepare and deliver specific pedestrian pallet truck Operator training. They can recall and discuss the roles and responsibilities of a Pedestrian Pallet Truck Instructor as well as relevant legislation. PPT Instructor training is interactive to engage learners.
Trainee Instructors will be required to take an independent examination in order to receive their qualification to train Pedestrian Pallet Truck Operators. However, this will not qualify them to train Operators on other types of materials handling equipment, such as counterbalance forklift trucks.
If your operation uses a diverse range of workplace transport equipment, you will likely find that that Lift Truck Instructor training course better meets your needs, and delivers better ROI. It’s always important to make sure that when it comes to training, you make an informed decision and don’t enrol employees to simply ‘tick a box’.
Dedicated Lift Truck Instructor training academy
Some companies offer instructor training as a side-line. The RTITB Instructor Academy offers expert ‘train the trainer’ courses specially designed to prepare Lift Truck Instructors to develop the most skilled and safe Lift Truck Operators in the industry.
The RTITB Instructor Academy is a trusted and reputable training provider. It will ensure that adequate training, assessment, and examination are in place. Giving you the confidence of quality and compliance when training Instructors in-house.
To find out more about our different training courses and discuss how we can support your company, get in touch with our friendly team.