Safe Handling of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Trucks

Looking to Train your Forklift/Reach Truck/VNA/Power Pallet Truck Operators?

MESH’s Safe Handling of MHE Trucks suite covers forklift, reach, powered pallet and very narrow aisle (VNA) trucks, plus a Train-The-Trainer programme for companies that want to build their own in-house training capability. Every course in this suite is delivered in-house, at your facility — classroom instruction and hands-on practical assessment, led by MESH’s team, using your own equipment and your own operators. There are no public intakes, no open classes, and no seats to book.

Choose your path

Full operator programmes (2 days). First-time certification for forklift and reach truck operators — classroom theory plus supervised practical assessment at your site.

Refreshers (1 day). For forklift and reach truck operators who are already trained and certified, and need to renew before their driver card and certification lapse.

1-day Power Pallet/VNA Trucks programmes. Equipment-specific training for powered pallet trucks and VNA trucks.

Train-The-Trainer (2 days). For companies that want their own people qualified to run MHE operator training and evaluate competence in-house, rather than relying on an external provider for every intake.

The seven courses at a glance

CourseDurationBest for
Safe Handling of Forklift Trucks2 DaysForklift drivers and material handling personnel who need first-time certification
Safe Handling of Forklift Trucks — Refresher1 DayCertified forklift operators due to renew their driver card
Safe Handling of Reach Trucks2 DaysReach truck operators and material handling personnel who need first-time certification
Safe Handling of Reach Trucks — Refresher1 DayCertified reach truck operators due to renew their driver card
Safe Handling of Powered Pallet Trucks1 DayPPT operators, supervisors and material handling personnel
Safe Handling of VNA Trucks1 DayVNA drivers and material handling personnel
MHE Train-The-Trainer2 DaysWarehouse leaders and staff who will run in-house MHE training themselves

How in-house delivery works

MESH’s trainers come to you. Classroom instruction and practical assessment both take place at your facility, on your own equipment, so operators are assessed on the trucks they’ll actually be driving day to day. Courses combine theory lecture, case study discussion and hands-on practical testing; certification is issued on successful completion, and — for equipment where MESH issues one — a trained driver card as well. The suite is HRD Corp claimable; MESH’s team can confirm current claim details for your organisation.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 1-day course a universal refresher for any MHE?

No. Only the forklift and reach truck 1-day courses are refreshers, and they’re only open to operators who already hold a previous certification for that equipment. The powered pallet truck and VNA courses are stand-alone 1-day operator programmes — not refreshers, and not shortened versions of a longer course.

Do you run public or open classes?

No. Every course in this suite is delivered in-house, at your premises, for your own team. MESH does not run these courses at its own centre or as scheduled public intakes.

What certification do participants receive?

A MESH training certificate on successful completion of the classroom and practical assessment, and a trained driver card.

Do you provide a licence for MHE truck training?

You’ll receive a MESH training certificate and, for most equipment, a trained driver card — not a government-issued licence. It’s an easily verifiable record of completed training that clients sometimes call a “licence,” though it isn’t a government one.

Can MESH help us work out which course we need?

Yes. If you’re not sure whether your team needs a full operator programme, a refresher, or Train-The-Trainer, MESH’s team can help you match the right course to your equipment and operators before you enquire.

Request in-house training

Not sure which course your team needs? Get in touch and MESH’s team will help you match the right programme to your equipment and operators.

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