Order Picker Training Near Kent

We are able to provide RTITB-accredited Order Pick Training courses near Kent 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to meet each client's individual needs. This is by providing the highest quality one-to-one and group training, either at our training centres or at your premises - whichever is required.

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Training for Order Pickers

An order picker is a motorised pallet truck which is specially designed for the picking and packing of goods. There are two types: a low level order picker (LOLOP) which is used to pick products from shelves and pallets at ground level only; whereas a high level order picker is used to pick products from higher up in the racking, where the operator rides with the forks up to the level required.

  • Low Level Order Picker (LOLOP)

  • High Level Order Picker

Premises Requirements

  • An order picker in good working order and safe condition.
  • A training room to carry out the classroom-based theory elements of the course.
  • An area of approximately 30sqm to operate the Fork-lift, to conduct practical lessons and assessments.
  • 30 or more empty pallets.
  • Loads to lift and move at ground level or onto vehicles, using a loading dock; or from racking where a high level order picker is being used.

Course Requirements

Information on minimum training requirements for Order Picker course is below: 

  • Novice: For candidates who have no experience of operating this type of lift truck.
  • Experienced: For candidates with practical experience but no formal initial training (not listed on the NORS register).
  • Refresher: For candidates requiring re-certification following expiry of their current certificate (already listed on the NORS register).
  • Conversion: For candidates who have certification on one machine, that need to be trained, tested and certified on a different machine.

Key Benefits

  • Candidates will be able to demonstrate safe operating procedures in accordance with the HSE Approved Code of Practice for the lift truck industry.
  • Candidates will gain knowledge in safe handling techniques.
  • Candidates will show an understanding of the relevant Health and Safety Regulations relating to Lift Trucks.
  • Candidates will be able to show theoretical knowledge and demonstrate the practical skills required to operate a Lift Truck, under varying work and operating conditions, safely and efficiently.
  • Candidates will understand the safety aspects of recharging a motorised pallet truck where applicable.

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