FLT Training - Students
Name: Simon
Age: 56
With a background in quality control within factory environments, Simon found himself unemployed for six months and looking for ways to broaden his skills and improve his employment prospects.
Through the Jobcentre, Simon was given the chance to undertake fully funded Forklift Training, something he saw as a valuable opportunity to add another skill to his CV and open the door to more roles.
Having never operated a forklift before, Simon admits the course has expanded his knowledge and given him a new insight into an area he had not previously experienced.
He has particularly enjoyed the balance between classroom based theory and practical training, describing it as a good course that has helped him build his understanding and confidence.
For Simon, gaining his forklift qualification is another string to his bow and could make a real difference when it comes to his next career move.
Name:Trefori
Age: 24
Currently working as a Production Operative and with previous warehouse experience, Trefori decided to fund the Forklift Training to broaden their skill set and open up more employment opportunities in the future.
Having initially expected the course to be quite daunting, Trefori was pleasantly surprised by how accessible the training was. The clear explanations and practical experience helped build confidence throughout the course.
"The course has been well explained and I have gained lots of confidence from doing it."
The experience has also encouraged Trefori to take on their next challenge, with plans to work towards their car driving licence.
Looking further ahead, Trefori has ambitions of pursuing a career in aerospace engineering. They are due to start college in September to study Level 3 Mechanical Engineering and also plan to complete a welding course.
For Trefori, forklift training is just one part of a much bigger career journey. It provides an additional, transferable skill that can be valuable across a wide range of industries and adds another useful qualification to their CV as they continue working towards their long-term goals.
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Name: Ethan
Age: 22
After leaving school, Ethan went on to study Business at college before starting his career in a warehouse. He is now working for Telford based Supremo Leisure, a company with more than 15 years of furniture design experience.
Ethan describes his role as an all-rounder, with everyone pitching in and getting involved wherever needed. His work can range from helping in the warehouse to setting up at trade shows and assisting with pergola installations, making no two days the same.
Following a successful four month probation period, Ethan was offered a permanent position at the company and the opportunity to complete his Forklift Training, an opportunity he was keen to take.
The company is supportive of its employees and provides opportunities for career progression, something Ethan is determined to make the most of as he looks climb the ladder within the business.
Although Ethan had some prior knowledge of forklifts from seeing them around the workplace, he had never actually driven one before. He says the training has been less difficult than he initially expected, with his day-to-day exposure to forklifts helping him become familiar with how they operate.
He also praises the patient instructor with helping him build his confidence. Having passed his car driving test only a few weeks earlier, Ethan feels that the driving experience was still fresh in his mind and helped him get to grips with the practical side of the forklift training.
For Ethan, the forklift qualification is another step forward and another opportunity to develop his skills and career.
