Our Training Courses

At EOD Training, we provide professional counterbalance forklift training in Burnley and across Lancashire, helping operators gain the skills, confidence, and certification needed to work safely and efficiently in warehouse, logistics, and industrial environments.

Our training is practical, hands-on, and delivered by experienced instructors who focus on real workplace conditions, ensuring every candidate leaves fully competent and job-ready.

What Is Counterbalance Forklift Training?

Counterbalance forklifts are the most commonly used type of forklift in the UK. They are designed with a weight at the rear of the machine to balance loads lifted at the front.

They are widely used in:

Warehouses
Distribution centres
Manufacturing sites
Building material yards
Logistics and freight operations

Our training ensures operators understand how to safely control, manoeuvre, load, and operate counterbalance forklifts in a variety of workplace environments.

Course Options

We offer flexible training pathways depending on experience level:

Novice Counterbalance Forklift Training

Designed for beginners with no prior experience.

Includes:

Basic forklift principles
Controls and instrumentation
Steering and manoeuvring
Load handling and stacking
Safety awareness and hazard identification
Practical driving assessment

Refresher Counterbalance Forklift Training

For experienced operators who need to renew certification or improve safety performance.

Includes:

Updated safety regulations
Best practice refresh
Practical skills reassessment
Risk awareness and correction of bad habits

Conversion Counterbalance Training

For operators already trained on other forklift types who need to convert to counterbalance forklifts.

Includes:

Equipment differences
Operational techniques
Load handling adjustments
Practical competency assessment

Course Content Overview

All counterbalance forklift courses include both theory and practical training:

Theory Training

Health & safety regulations
Load weight distribution
Stability principles
Workplace hazards
Pre-use inspections

Practical Training

Safe starting and stopping procedures
Driving in tight spaces
Manoeuvring with loads
Racking and de-stacking
Emergency procedures

Certification

On successful completion, candidates receive a recognised forklift training certificate demonstrating competence in counterbalance forklift operations.

Certification supports workplace compliance and helps employers meet health and safety requirements.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is ideal for:

Warehouse operatives
Logistics staff
Construction workers
Factory employees
Anyone needing forklift certification in Burnley or Lancashire

On-Site Counterbalance Forklift Training

We deliver on-site training across Burnley and surrounding areas, allowing your staff to train in their actual working environment.

This improves:

Real-world confidence
Workplace safety awareness
Equipment familiarity
Training efficiency

Areas We Cover

We provide counterbalance forklift training across:
Burnley, Blackburn, Accrington, Nelson, Colne, Padiham, Clitheroe, Rossendale, and the wider Lancashire region.