Side Loader Training

At Inline Training we offer Side Loader training for all experience levels from complete Novice to Experienced Operators.

We offer courses for two different types of Side Loader:

  • Side Loaders with a rated capacity of up to 5000KG covered under ABA Machine Category (C1)
  • Multi Directional Side Loaders such as Combi Lifts covered under ABA Machine Category (M1)

Side Loader Refresher Training ABA Category (C1 or M1)

This course is designed to cater for experienced operators who wish to re-test and refresh their driving skills in accordance with recommended safe operating practice. The HSE recommends this course be completed every 3 to 5 years (as specified in HSG6).

This course may also be suitable for operators who have not used forklift trucks for some time, are occasional users of forklift trucks, appear to have developed unsafe operating practices and those who have had an accident or near miss.

Course Duration: 0.5 to 1 day (usually 09:00 to 16:30).

Maximum operators: 3.

Delivery Method: Classroom & Practical training & Assessment.

Location: Customer premises only.

Pre requisites: evidence of previous certification.

Assessment: multiple choice & written paper, practical skills test.

Certification: Successful operators will receive a certificate of training.  Plastic Training Cards are available upon request for an additional cost.

If you would like more information on forklift refresher courses that we can hold at your site, please send your enquiry to: training@inlinetraining.co.uk


Novice Side Loader Course ABA Category (C1 or M1)

This course is designed for operators with no previous experience operating forklift trucks.

Course Duration: 3 to 5 days (usually 09:00 to 16:30).

Maximum operators: 3.

Delivery Method: Classroom & Practical training & Assessment.

Location: Customer premises.

Pre requisites: none.

Assessment: multiple choice & written paper, practical skills test.

Certification: Successful operators will receive a certificate of training. Plastic Training Cards are available upon request for an additional cost.

If you would like more information on novice forklift courses that we can hold at your site, please send your enquiry to: training@inlinetraining.co.uk


Experienced Uncertified Sideloader Course ABA Category (C1 or M1)

This course is designed for existing operators with some previous experience (possibly self taught) of using a forklift truck, but have not had the benefit of formal training in operating skills. They will be familiar with the general operating characteristics of the forklift truck.

Course Duration: 2 to 3 days (usually 09:00 to 16:30).

Maximum operators: 3.

Delivery Method: Classroom & Practical training & Assessment.

Location: Customer premises.

Pre requisites: Practical skills assessment.

Assessment: multiple choice & written paper, practical skills test.

Certification: Successful operators will receive a certificate of training. Plastic Training Cards are available upon request for an additional cost.

If you would like more information on experienced uncertified operator forklift courses that we can hold at your site, please send your enquiry to: training@inlinetraining.co.uk

Conversion to Side Loader ABA Category (C1 or M1)

This course is designed for qualified operators who hold current certification and need to transfer their and extend their existing skills to different machine categories. For example a qualified category (B1)counterbalance operator, who now needs to convert to using a category (D1) Reach truck.

Course Duration: 1 to 2 days (usually 09:00 to 16:30).

Maximum operators: 3.

Delivery Method: Classroom & Practical training & Assessment.

Location: Customer premises.

Pre requisites: Practical skills assessment.

Assessment: multiple choice & written paper, practical skills test.

Certification: Successful operators will receive a certificate of training. Plastic Training Cards are available upon request for an additional cost.

If you would like more information on experienced uncertified operator forklift courses that we can hold at your site, please send your enquiry to: training@inlinetraining.co.uk