TRAINING THE TRAINERS
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Because many employers conduct their own in-house training, the accrediting bodies all offer instructor training and conversion courses for operators who want to qualify as training instructors.
For example, the RTITB offers Lift Truck Instructor training for operators who wish to develop their ability and subsequently their employability Successful candidates are eligible to apply for entry to the RTITB National Register of Lift Truck Instructors for a period of five years.
The RTITB has a range of instructor training courses designed to suit a variety of different requirements: • The `LiftTruck Instructor — Initial' course: This Is the basic course for experienced operators who wish to progress to instructor level. Course duration is 10 days and the cost is £1,320. An extended course, which includes an extra two days' refresher training, is available for £1,542.
• The Assimilation' course: This is for instructors seeking registration with RTITB from another HSE accrediting body. The five-day course costs £660.
• The three-day Lift Truck Instructor Re-registration' course: This is for instructors renewing their RTITB registration. It costs £396, or £660 for the extended course which includes two extra days of refresher training.