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External training is key to consistency says AITT

External training is key to consistency says AITT

The Association of Industrial Truck Trainers AITT has reaffirmed the importance of external providers for forklift operator training and warned companies of common risks when using potentially non-accredited internal instructors. “Companies can choose to have internal trainers for the purpose of teaching operators, and it can be a perfectly viable …

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Check forklift operator certificates with certainty

Check forklift operator certificates with certainty

AITT reveals the key certificate features employers must examine when verifying forklift operator qualifications. The Association of Industrial Truck Trainers is warning employers about the importance of checking all operator certificates in detail. With many logistics and materials handling companies seeing high staff turnover, managers are increasingly having to asses …

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AITT seeks new General Manager

AITT seeks new general manager

One of the UK’s foremost accrediting bodies for trainers of forklift trucks and related workplace transport – AITT – has announced that it is seeking a new General Manager. He or she will take on the role of expanding membership, maintaining AITT’s high quality standards and playing a key role …

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AITT accredits Crown’s operator and engineer training

AITT accredits Crown’s operator and engineer training

The Association of Industrial Truck Trainers (the AITT) has been chosen by major global forklift truck manufacturer Crown Lift Trucks to accredit the company’s internal and external operator training courses in the UK. Mike Knowles, UK Operations Director at Crown, said: “Kevin Sowerby joined Crown four years ago as Technical …

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FLTA honours Mentor’s Richard Shore for “Services to Industry”

FLTA honours Mentor’s Richard Shore for “Services to Industry”

For his outstanding contribution to the field of lift truck safety and training, Mentor Training’s Richard Shore has received international recognition. Credited with establishing the UK’s first national fork lift truck training network, Richard was presented the Fork Lift Truck Association’s prestigious “Services to Industry” Award at the Awards for …

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