CPCS counterbalance and rough terrain forklift certification
We deliver forklift training to CPCS standard at our Staffordshire training centre — the certification construction sites require. Courses cover stability and load centres, stacking and de-stacking, loading vehicles and yard work, finishing with CPCS theory and practical tests.
Training runs on our own machines with a maximum of two candidates per course, so you get genuine hands-on time rather than watching from the sidelines.
CPCS A16 (Industrial Counterbalance) covers the standard warehouse-and-yard counterbalance truck operated on construction projects.
CPCS A14 (Rough Terrain Forklift) covers masted forklifts built for site conditions — mud, gradients and unmade ground.
If you need to lift and place with a telescopic boom, that’s the telehandler (A17) — see our telehandler training.
Experienced operators can complete training and testing in one day; novices typically need 2–3 days including the CPCS theory and practical tests.
CPCS forklift courses start from £345 including machine, instruction and technical tests. We’ll quote an all-in price with HS&E test and card fees when you book.
It depends where you operate. Construction sites generally require CPCS; warehouses and factories more commonly accept RTITB/ITSSAR. If your work is on construction projects, CPCS A16 or A14 is the safe choice.
Check dates and prices online, or call us for advice on the right course for your experience