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.
Everything you need to go from novice to CPCS card in one place.
Train and test on machines we own and maintain — never a hired-in machine you have not seen before. Identical to the one you take your test on.
Genuine hands-on seat time, not queueing. Many courses run 1:1 depending on availability — you spend the day operating.
Training, CITB HS&E testing and CPCS technical testing all delivered in-house at our Staffordshire centre. Fewer delays, one point of contact.
Rated five stars by over 400 reviewers — real operators we have trained and put onto site.
Over twenty years of plant training and more than 1,000 candidates certified every single year.
Already have experience? We assess you first and place you on the correct course length — no paying for training days you do not need.
Upfront prices online — no quotes, no broker mark-ups. What you see is what you pay. Book the course direct with the training centre that owns the machines.
See Prices & BookExperienced 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.