Novice Operator to Forklift Instructor Case study

Mike Wood case study & Background:

Mike Wood age 30 from Hull, was looking for a new opportunity away from retail, and always wanted to be an instructor in the forklift industry . The opportunity came when Mike heard of National Safety Training Services in Hull, from a friend who had recently undertaken a level 2 NVQ training course, in Warehousing. The course amongst others was provided through the expert training providers at National Safety Training Services in Hull.

In July 2013, Mike enquired by calling in person at National Safety Training Services, office – where he met Ashley and Rhonda Shaw (Directors and Owners of NSTS). Mike quickly enrolled onto the employability skills program, consisting of an NVQ in Warehouse  & Storage Skills and a BTEC L2 in Plant operations which commenced in September 2013. Mike enjoyed his experience so much that he quickly booked himself on the RTITB Accredited Lift Truck Instructor 10 day course January 6th 2014 by. On 16th  January 2014 I completed the course and became a fully accredited; RTITB – Lift Truck Operator Instructor.

Mike says; “At  the end of the course I was approached by Ashley and Rhonda Shaw of National Safety Training Services, who offered me the position as a Forklift Operator Instructor”. “I spent 10 days shadowing Ashley Shaw, throughout his classes (who is an Instructor himself), at the end of the trial period, in March  2014,  I joined the team at National Safety Training Services – RTITB Lift Truck Instructor”. Ashley  has  continued  to encourage me to take further courses with them”.

Skills Gained / Courses Completed with National Safety Training Services;

• Lift Truck
• Counter balance
• Telescopic Handler
• Gondola Crane
• Reach Truck
• Very Narrow Aisle Truck (VNA)

Present Course:

• PTTLLS (Preparing to teach in Lifelong learning sector)
• A1 Assessor award

Recent   Developments   with   Mike – Mike has almost completed his L4 PTLLS (preparing to teach in the life- long learning sector). Mike has also enrolled onto his Assessors qualification and by September 2014, he will be further qualified to deliver & assess NVQ qualifications in Warehousing & Storage as well as plant operations.

Mike Wood - Lift Truck Instructor 

National Safety Training Services says;

“National Safety Training Services has continued to provide me with fantastic progression opportunities, in a friendly working environment!”