Industrial Lift Truck Novice Training Course in Mayo – September 2026

Course Update

Robe Training & Consultancy is running a 3-day Industrial Lift Truck Novice Training Course at the Robe Training Centre in Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo, this September.

This course is designed for people who are new to forklift operation and want to build the practical skills, knowledge and confidence needed to operate an industrial lift truck safely and effectively in the workplace.

It is also suitable for anyone looking to upskill, improve their job prospects or move into work in warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, construction or other industries where forklift skills are required.

Course Dates and Duration

The course runs over 3 days:

Thursday 24th September 2026
Friday 25th September 2026
Monday 28th September 2026

Location: Robe Training Centre, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo, F31 YE84

Spaces are currently available.

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What You Will Learn

The goal of the course is straightforward: to help operators work safely, protect co-workers and reduce risks in the workplace.

Participants will receive practical and theoretical training covering key areas including:

safe and efficient forklift operation
practical operation in real-world working conditions
load handling and movement
load stability and safe lifting principles
machine checks and stability checks
accident prevention
workplace hazard awareness
safe working around pedestrians and other employees
improving confidence and control
practical forklift handling skills

The course is designed to go beyond basic compliance and help participants develop a proper understanding of safe forklift operation.

Practical Forklift Training

Forklift operation is a practical skill, so hands-on training is a major part of the course.

Participants will have the opportunity to develop their skills under instruction and gain experience with industrial lift truck operation in a controlled training environment.

The focus is on building safe habits from the start, including correct observation, positioning, load handling and machine control.

Forklift Certification

Successful participants can receive either:

Robe Training Certification

RTITB (NORS) Certification

depending on the certification option selected.

If you are unsure which certification is most suitable for your work or employment requirements, contact Robe Training before booking.

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Who Is This Course For?

This Industrial Lift Truck Novice Course is aimed primarily at people with little or no previous formal forklift training.

It may be suitable for:

people starting work in warehousing or logistics
jobseekers looking to add forklift skills to their CV
employees moving into roles involving forklift operation
employers training new staff
workers who need formal forklift certification
people looking to improve their employment prospects

For employers, Robe Training can also discuss wider forklift and industrial lift truck training requirements.

Why Forklift Training Is Important

Forklifts are an essential part of many workplaces, but they must be operated correctly.

Good forklift training helps operators understand how load weight, stability, visibility, workplace layout and surrounding employees can affect safe operation.

Proper training can help reduce:

workplace accidents
damage to stock and equipment
unsafe load handling
operator errors
unnecessary workplace downtime

For the operator, proper training can also provide valuable skills that are useful across a wide range of industries.

Forklift Training in Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo

The course takes place at:

Robe Training Centre
Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo
F31 YE84

The Ballinrobe location is accessible for participants travelling from across Mayo and surrounding areas, including Castlebar, Claremorris, Westport, Galway and the wider Connacht region.