To train as a Forklift driver..is it worthwhile at @ my age..?
Asked by Howard M
I am thinking of taken a FLT (Forklift truck) course to get my FLC Certificate. With information l found here at YA, l enquired and found out that l can be put on a free course by the Jobcentre, due to being unemployed (thank you to the person who answered previous questions about FLC Cert and mentioned about free places via the Jobcentre). What l like to find out, if being 54 it that to old , and is it an easy course to do and pass. Is it easy to learn to use a Forklift, and is it a worthwhile job to take up, even at my age. Does having a hearing loss hamper you doing the course as l have recently been let down on jobs due to my hearing loss (at the moment l have never worn a hearing aid, as due to the previous job environment. l now wonder if this will be a problem if l undertaker the course) What is the pros and con of this kind of job, and is the money good. I am also of think of taken my Level 4 security (l live near Heathrow), to help me widen my job search, would this be an advantage with a FLC cert. Any help in all this would be most grateful. YA can really change your life. If you need job answers, or another advise on any matters, have recently been finding very good advice… thank to you all in advance Bob P.... thanks for the link... some usefull infomation reynwater..... found out here at YA, that the course cost about £550.. but free if put on by the Jobcentre.. and course in Wembely, not to far for me.

Best Answer:
people who drive fork lift trucks also do something else. most places i have been to that have them only use it occasionaly, to unload / load stuff, so unless you are working at a place that they need a forklift truck all the time you will also need to be able to do something else.

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Answered by Bob P

No you aren't too old. I'm 52 and just learned through on the job training how to operate an electric, ride in, forklift. Didn't know there were courses with certs. interesting. I certainly wouldn't pay to be instructed, as operating a fork lift is very simple to do. Consider using a placement agency like Olsten Staffing (no charge to sign up with them) or Manpower. Good luck finding a job.
Answered by reynwater

hi i'm 46 years old, and a ex miner, having re-trained for many jobs , i would say in todays economic market yes TESCO IS OUR MASTER! £6-£7ph as for test ? piece of piss!Dont let the bastards grind you down!
Answered by paulgooch755@btinternet.com