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# VOSS Training

## Sitemaps
[XML Sitemap](https://voss.co.uk/sitemap_index.xml): Includes all crawlable and indexable pages.

## Posts
- [Paperless Training has arrived.](https://voss.co.uk/paperless-milestone/): Over the Christmas and New Year break we were still working hard with our developer partners to ensure that the first training days of 2023 were paperless. We are so happy this was achieved; and 3rd January 2023 all courses were delivered using digital training records.
- [Our commitment to quality doesn’t end with training.](https://voss.co.uk/technology-update/): Over the last 4 years we haven’t stood still, we have invested in designing and developing technology, resulting in our own bespoke sophisticated booking & training system.

## Pages
- [Case Studies](https://voss.co.uk/case-studies/): Explore real-world case studies of workplace transport and safety training programs. See how our solutions improve safety, compliance, and performance.
- [MHE Refresher Training – 1 Day Course](https://voss.co.uk/mhe-refresher-1-day-course/): MHE Refresher Training – 1 Day Course: 
- [News](https://voss.co.uk/news/)
- [Contact](https://voss.co.uk/contact/): Contact
- [Courses](https://voss.co.uk/courses/): VOSS Training
- [VOSS Training](https://voss.co.uk/): Nationwide RTITB and site-specific workplace transport training, on-site or at training centres
- [Services](https://voss.co.uk/services/): RTITB Accredited (Site Specific) Non-Accredited. Operator, Management and Instructor courses provided both nationally and at our premises. Trusted training delivered by experienced instructors for a wide range of industries.
- [About](https://voss.co.uk/about/): With 45+ years of experience in providing the RTITB Accredited operator and instructor training throughout the UK to global industries. Whether Lift Trucks, Access Equipment, Mobile Plant, or Crane training, you can be assured we have you and your staff covered. We provide high-quality and reliable training solutions trusted by leading global industries nationwide.

## Services
- [Compliance and Support](https://voss.co.uk/service/compliance-and-support/): At VOSS we have always ensured that training records are accurate, when training records are completed during a course, part of our commitment to quality is to double check the accuracy of content, including all elements and signatures are present.
- [Training Matrix management](https://voss.co.uk/service/training-matrix-construction/): Our in-house sophisticated booking and training software works in real-time, we can see the progress of our training courses as candidates progress. When completed and checked our customers receive the candidate individual outcome straight to their email inbox.
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## Team Members
- [Bespoke Course Design](https://voss.co.uk/team/bespoke-course-design/): VOSS Bespoke Course Design is provided where a particular course doesn’t adequately align with specific tasks and job roles of operators.We work with you to ensure training fits your specific requirements and working environment to ensure you remain compliant and minimise risk in the workplace.We partner with you in adapting existing courses to cover site specifics, or where needed develop totally new training packages to align with relevant HSE ACOPs and your site roles and responsibilities.
- [Loading Dock Safety & Working at Height](https://voss.co.uk/team/loading-dock-safety-working-at-height/): VOSS Loading Dock Safety & Working at Height Course: This course is designed to provide candidates with the skills and knowledge to be able to use a Loading Dock safely. It covers connection & security of the dock, safe operation, safety checks, Key control, maintenance duties and responsibilities.
- [Mobile Loading Ramp & Working at Height](https://voss.co.uk/team/mobile-loading-ramp-working-at-height/): VOSS Mobile Loading Ramp & Working at Course: This course is designed to provide candidates with the skills and knowledge to be able to use a mobile ramp safely and efficiently. It covers connection & security of the ramp, safe operation, safety checks, maintenance duties and responsibilities.
- [Manual Handling in Warehousing & Logistics](https://voss.co.uk/team/manual-handling-in-warehousing-logistics/): VOSS Manual Handling in Warehousing & Logistics Course: This course focusses on candidates who manually lift goods, or push /pulls equipment in the working environment. Course will cover types /causes of injuries, ergonomics safe lifting techniques and regulations.
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- [Chop / Bandsaw Safety](https://voss.co.uk/team/chop-bandsaw-safety/): VOSS Chop & Bandsaw Safety Course: This course is for safe use of the Chop & Bandsaw  operation, tensioning, tracking saw blade guides and thrust wheels, cutting with/without a fence, curved or irregular work, safety devices fault identification.
- [Instructor / Instructional Techniques](https://voss.co.uk/team/instructor-instructional-techniques/): VOSS Instructor / Instructional Techniques Course: This course focusses on companies who wish to train a candidate to carry out their own operator training internally. Courses are delivered on all types of lift trucks and designed to provide operators with the relevant skills & knowledge to train others in lift truck safety.
- [Legionella Safety Awareness](https://voss.co.uk/team/legionella-safety-awareness/): VOSS Legionella Safety Awareness Course: This course you will be able to identify what Legionnaires disease is and how legionellosis is contracted, when & how the bacteria becomes a danger in water systems, water hygiene, UK legislation and guidance, ecology of the organism, Prevention and/or control, duty holders.
- [Asbestos Safety Awareness](https://voss.co.uk/team/asbestos-safety-awareness/): VOSS Asbestos Safety Awareness Course: This course you will be able to identify 3 main types of asbestos, diseases cause by the exposure, identify some locations for asbestos products in buildings, explain the emergency procedure if asbestos is discovered or disturbed. Understand the steps to reduce the risks at work.
- [Abrasive Wheel Safety](https://voss.co.uk/team/abrasive-wheel-safety/): VOSS Abrasive Wheel Safety Course: This course is for safe use of portable & bench mounted. Danger & risks of abrasive wheels, wheel speed, handling and storage, wheel mounting, disc types, mechanical guards, inspections and safely dressing abrasive wheels.
- [Health & Safety Management / Site Consultancy](https://voss.co.uk/team/health-safety-management-site-consultancy/): VOSS Health & Safety Management /Site Course: This course is aimed at Managers it will cover all relevant legislation affecting safe working within the company. Risk assessments & method statements, control measures to sustain a Health & Safety culture, also welfare and environmental legislation, new guidance for duties and responsibilities, and best working practices.
- [Lifting & Slinging Competent Person](https://voss.co.uk/team/lifting-slinging-competent-person/): VOSS Lifting & Slinging Competent Person Course: This course will give the Competent person additional expertise in planning, communication and risk assessments. It includes phased tests on law, code of practice, mode factors and duty charts. Methods & techniques that will instruct in the processes & procedures.
- [Harness Inspection Competent Person](https://voss.co.uk/team/harness-inspection-competent-person/): VOSS Harness Inspection Competent Person Course: This course is aimed at persons who will be responsible for the formal inspection of safety harnesses, lanyards and associated (Fall Protection Equipment) CE markings, Shock absorbing lanyards, all anchor points and connectors, storage and maintenance.
- [Racking Inspection Competent Person](https://voss.co.uk/team/racking-inspection-competent-person/): VOSS Racking Inspection Competent Course: This course is aimed at appointed persons to recognise the need for rack safety inspections and the main components of a racking structure, also to classify the extent of damage, determine remedial action in accordance with PUWER H&S and Sema guidelines.
- [Managing & Supervising MHE Operations](https://voss.co.uk/team/managing-supervising-mhe-operations/): VOSS Managing & Supervising MHE Course: This course is aimed at Managers & supervisors and covers operator training, certification & training records, authorisation to operate equipment in the workplace, safe operating standards, equipment inspection and challenging poor practices & lift truck safety awareness.
- [Backhoe Loader](https://voss.co.uk/team/backhoe-loader/): VOSS Backhoe Loader Course: (Also known as Rear Actor or Back Actor) Are used for negotiating rough terrain & inclines, excavating duties, spreading of aggregates, Stockpiling, and vehicle loading.  Operator training provides the skills to operate the Backhoe Loader safely and efficiently, carry out a pre-use inspection, and the causes of the truck and load instability.
- [Site Quarry Tipper Articulated](https://voss.co.uk/team/site-quarry-tipper-articulated/): VOSS Site Quarry Tipper Articulated: These trucks are used for travelling over rough, undulating ground and inclines. Also manoeuvre in confined spaces while carrying loads, transfer / discharge loads.  Operator training provides the skills to operate the Quarry Tipper safely and efficiently, carry out a pre-use inspection, and the causes of the truck and load instability.
- [Site Quarry Tipper Rigid](https://voss.co.uk/team/site-quarry-tipper-rigid/): VOSS Site Quarry Tipper Rigid Course: (Also known as Rigid Dumper) These trucks are used for larger loads and construction, because they are durable and are able to move materials between sites and yards and are road going.  Operator training provides the skills to operate the Quarry Tipper safely and efficiently, carry out a pre-use inspection, and the causes of the truck and load instability.
- [Site Dumper](https://voss.co.uk/team/site-dumper/): VOSS Site Dumper Course: (Often called Forward Tipping Dumper). Are used for negotiating rough terrain & inclines, spreading of aggregates, discharge loads into trenches and vehicle loading.  Operator training provides the skills to operate the Dumper safely and efficiently, carry out a pre-use inspection, and the causes of the truck and load instability.
- [Mini Front End Loader](https://voss.co.uk/team/mini-front-end-loader/): VOSS Front End Loader Course: (Often called Loading Shovel or Skid-steer). Are used for operating in confined areas, negotiating terrain & inclines, spreading of aggregates, (how to stockpile) and vehicle loading.  Operator training provides the skills to operate the F.E.L. safely and efficiently, carry out a pre-use inspection, and the causes of the truck and load instability.
- [Front End Loader](https://voss.co.uk/team/front-end-loader/): VOSS Front End Loader Course: (Often called Wheeled Loading Shovel). Are used for negotiating rough terrain & inclines, spreading of aggregates, (how to stockpile) and vehicle loading.  Operator training provides the skills to operate the F.E.L. safely and efficiently, carry out a pre-use inspection, and the causes of the truck and load instability.
- [Mini Excavator 360 Degree](https://voss.co.uk/team/mini-excavator-360-degree/): VOSS Mini Excavator 360 Degree Course: (often called wheeled loader or Digger come in both wheeled & Tracked). Are used for negotiating rough terrain & inclines, excavating duties, grading levelling, spreading of aggregates and vehicle loading.  Operator training provides the skills to operate the Excavator safely and efficiently, carry out a pre-use inspection, and the causes of the truck and load instability.
- [Large Excavator 360 / 180 Degree](https://voss.co.uk/team/large-excavator-360-180-degree/): VOSS Large Excavator 360/180 Degree Course: (Often called wheeled loader or Digger come in both wheeled & Tracked). Are used for negotiating rough terrain & inclines, excavating duties, grading levelling, spreading of aggregates and vehicle loading.  Operator training provides the skills to operate the Excavator safely and efficiently, carry out a pre-use inspection, and the causes of the truck and load instability.
- [Safety in Slinging & Signalling (Rigging & Banksman)](https://voss.co.uk/team/safety-in-slinging-signalling-rigging-banksman/): VOSS Safety in Slinging & Signalling (Rigging & Banksman) RTITB accredited course coming soon.
- [Goods Vehicle Yard Shunter Articulated](https://voss.co.uk/team/goods-vehicle-yard-shunter-articulated/): VOSS Goods Vehicle Yard Shunter Articulated Course: Are used for shunting containers around the workplace covering Braking systems, trailer uncoupling & recoupling procedures and manoeuvring techniques for Articulated Shunter drivers.
- [Goods Vehicle Yard Shunter Rigid](https://voss.co.uk/team/goods-vehicle-yard-shunter-rigid/): VOSS Goods Vehicle Yard Shunter Rigid (Category C) Course: Are used for shunting goods around the workplace covering Braking systems, procedures and manoeuvring techniques for Rigid Shunter drivers.
- [Commercial Goods Vehicle Banksman](https://voss.co.uk/team/commercial-goods-vehicle-banksman/): VOSS Commercial Goods Vehicle Banksman Course: This course is for a person who is co-ordinate manoeuvres that require precise positioning of vehicles. By liaising with drivers, using appropriate hand signals or by radio control.
- [Tow Tractor](https://voss.co.uk/team/tow-tractor/): VOSS Tow Truck Course: (Also known as a Tug Truck) Are used for towing plant equipment & machinery around the workplace, also they have various couplings mechanisms along with trailer configurations to consider. Can operate with a Tiller arm (Pedestrian) Operator training provides the skills to operate the Tow Truck safely and efficiently, carry out a pre-use inspection, and the causes of the truck and load instability.
- [Vehicle Loading Safety](https://voss.co.uk/team/vehicle-loading-safety/): VOSS Vehicle Loading Safety Course: This is designed for operators who will need to use correct Manual handling techniques, Operation of a pump/pallet truck,  vehicle walk around safety checks, vehicle tail lift and correct operational procedures and security, Also hand signals.
- [Hoist (Including Lifting & Slinging)](https://voss.co.uk/team/hoist-including-lifting-slinging/): VOSS Hoist (Including Lifting & Slinging) Course: We cover various courses for Hoist including Lifting & Slinging for floor mounted or partially rotating Jib arms. Lifting, planning- correct equipment use, assessment of environment and loads,and lifting accessories.
- [Winching & Recovery](https://voss.co.uk/team/winching-recovery/): VOSS Winching & Recovery Course: We offer this course for operators who use (site specific) equipment, that include hand winches (capstan types), vehicle mounted winches (hydraulic, PTO or electric, including fast spool types), or stand- alone winches (static or trailer mounted).
- [Vehicle Mounted Hydraulic Loader (HIAB)](https://voss.co.uk/team/vehicle-mounted-hydraulic-loader-hiab/): VOSS Vehicle Hydraulic Loader (HIAB) Course: We offer the HIAB course for operators who, transport and offload goods from a vehicle that has a lorry-mounted crane attached.
- [Overhead Gantry Crane (Including Lifting & Slinging)](https://voss.co.uk/team/overhead-gantry-crane-including-lifting-slinging/): VOSS Overhead Gantry Crane Course: We offer training on both Cab Control (Operator inside the cab) and Pendant Control (Operated at ground level), including Lifting, Slinging, Storage and Selection. Remote Control is similar to Pendant but not connected by a cable.
- [Crane Slinger Signaller Banksman](https://voss.co.uk/team/crane-slinger-signaller-banksman/): VOSS Crane Slinger Signaller Banksman Course: Purpose of this course is to provide clear directions to operators during lifting operations. The slinger signaller will communicate from ground level, giving clear directions using standardised hand signals to the crane operator.
- [Harness Use, Inspection & Working at Height](https://voss.co.uk/team/harness-use-inspection-working-at-height/): VOSS Harness Use, Inspection & Working at Height Course: Training will be given on how to select, wear, store and carry out visual checks, also how to record details of the inspection, of a full body harness and adjustable restraint lanyard. Working at Height Regs will also be covered.
- [Vehicle Mounted Scissor Lift](https://voss.co.uk/team/vehicle-mounted-scissor-lift/): VOSS Vehicle Mounted Scissor Lift Course: Are mainly for outside use, they have a scissor lift mechanism fitted to a Vehicle and a working platform, also outriggers for stability. Persons and equipment may be elevated for work duties but cannot drive elevated.
- [Working at Height Safey Awareness](https://voss.co.uk/team/working-at-height-safey-awareness/): VOSS Working at Height Safety Awareness Course: Training will teach you the correct procedures when working at height and how to comply with the Regulations. You will learn about common hazards, risk assessment and control measures, also requirements you must adhere to when working from heights.
- [Vehicle Mounted Cherry Picker](https://voss.co.uk/team/vehicle-mounted-cherry-picker/): VOSS Vehicle Mounted Cherry Picker Course: Are mainly for outside use, they have telescopic & articulated booms, used for routine maintenance. Static boom- Trailer mount, vehicle mounted and spider lift cannot drive elevated.
- [Ladder & Step Ladder Safety](https://voss.co.uk/team/ladder-step-ladder-safety/): VOSS Ladder & Step Ladder Safety Course: Will provide you with an introduction to ladder safety and how to set up, and the safe working practices. It will explain how to select, store and how to carryout pre use checks, and the correct use of ladders whilst completing a ladder risk assessment.
- [Telescopic Vertical Platform](https://voss.co.uk/team/telescopic-vertical-platform/): VOSS Telescopic Vertical Platforms Course: Are used for inside & outside use, Vertical mast booms offer superior up & over access in confined areas within the workplace. Making them ideal for working at height.
- [Scissor Lift](https://voss.co.uk/team/scissor-lift/): VOSS Scissor Lift (MEWPs) Course: Are used for inside & outside use, they have a scissor mechanism and a working platform, which can only move in the vertical plane on which persons & equipment may be elevated for work duties.
- [Mobile Tower](https://voss.co.uk/team/mobile-tower/): VOSS Mobile Tower Course: Sometimes referred to as PASMA Tower will teach you the skills such as how to assemble, dismantle and relocate Mobile Access Towers when working at height. Training will also include inspection of access towers for safety purposes.
- [Cherry Picker](https://voss.co.uk/team/cherry-picker/): VOSS Cherry Picker (MEWPs) Course: Are used for inside & outside use, they have telescopic & articulated booms, for operations such as routine maintenance. Also allows MEWPs to easily navigate overhead obstacles.
- [Lift Truck Attachment](https://voss.co.uk/team/lift-truck-attachment/): VOSS Lift Truck Attachment Course: Will cover all types of lift truck attachments either fixed or types that are fitted for occasional use. As well as safe storage and handling of each attachment (PPE), safe fitting including the considerations of any effects it will have on the truck and its operation. Stability will also be a factor regarding the de-rating of the lift truck.
- [Specific & Familiarisation Training](https://voss.co.uk/team/specific-familiarisation-training/): Counterbalance
- [Rider Stacker Truck](https://voss.co.uk/team/rider-stacker-truck/): VOSS Rider Stacker Truck Course: Are designed to stack palletised loads in a racking system at various heights and are able to operate within confined areas.
- [Pedestrian Straddle Truck](https://voss.co.uk/team/pedestrian-straddle-truck/): VOSS Pedestrian Straddle Truck Course: Are used for narrow aisles usually controlled by a tiller arm. With the straddle legs, they can transfer palletise loads in to racking systems at various heights.
- [Pedestrian Stacker Truck](https://voss.co.uk/team/pedestrian-stacker-truck/): VOSS Pedestrian Stacker Truck Course: Are used for transporting goods in confined spaces, they can be utilised to stack loads in a racking system at various heights usually controlled by a tiller arm.
- [Pedestrian Reach Truck](https://voss.co.uk/team/pedestrian-reach-truck/): VOSS Pedestrian Reach Truck Course: Are used for stacking at various heights while operating in confined areas. The truck is usually controlled by the tiller arm.
- [Pedestrian/Rider Pallet Truck Low Level](https://voss.co.uk/team/pedestrian-rider-pallet-truck-low-level/): VOSS Pedestrian/Rider Pallet Truck Low Level Course:  Rider & (Pedestrian with a Tiller Arm) and may have a flip down platform. Both types of truck are used for moving goods at floor level.
- [Pedestrian Counterbalance Truck](https://voss.co.uk/team/pedestrian-counterbalance-truck/): VOSS Pedestrian Counterbalance Truck: Are trucks usually controlled with a tiler arm and used for handling palletised loads at various heights, and can perform many tasks in much less space.
- [Order Picker](https://voss.co.uk/team/order-picker/): VOSS Order Picker Course: Are used for inside use for low/high level picking, in an order picker the operator goes up in the air and will manually pick an order from the racking system.
- [Vehicle Mounted Lift Truck (Moffett)](https://voss.co.uk/team/vehicle-mounted-lift-truck-moffett/): VOSS Vehicle Mounted Lift Truck (Moffett): Are secured to the back of a vehicle, they are used to load / unload by the driver without needing onsite operators.
- [VNA Man Up / Down](https://voss.co.uk/team/vna-man-up-down/): VOSS VNA Man-Up/Down Course: Are used for stacking loads and order picking in narrow aisles. Outside the aisle the operator steers the truck, when in the aisle the truck will automatically be guided by rail or wire.
- [Rough Terrain Masted](https://voss.co.uk/team/rough-terrain-mastered/): VOSS Rough Terrain Masted Course: Are used for outdoor work, in areas with rough, undulating terrain to move various materials. They offer good manoeuvrability, making them robust and durable.
- [Industrial Telescopic Handler](https://voss.co.uk/team/industrial-telescopic-handler/): VOSS Industrial Telescopic Handler Course: (Known as Telehandlers) designed to operate outside, combined with a forward and vertical reach for working at greater heights.
- [Rough Terrain Telescopic Handler](https://voss.co.uk/team/rough-terrain-telescopic-handler/): VOSS Rough Terrain Telescopic Handler Course: (Known as Telehandlers) designed to operate on various terrain, combined with a forward and vertical reach for working at greater heights.
- [Sideloader](https://voss.co.uk/team/sideloader/): VOSS Sideloader Course: Are designed to operate usually outside and are able to transport Large/long loads over various distances on a secure platform.
- [Multi Directional Lift Truck](https://voss.co.uk/team/multi-directional-lift-truck/): VOSS Multi Directional Course: Are designed to operate in narrow aisles with larger and wider loads and are able to manoeuvre in various directions, due to the 360 degrees steering of the truck.
- [Pivot Steer](https://voss.co.uk/team/pivot-steer/): VOSS Pivot / Steer Lift Truck Course: (often called Bendi / Flexi or Aisle Master), A multifunctional truck with an articulated mast designed to operate within narrow aisles.
- [Reach Truck](https://voss.co.uk/team/reach-truck/): VOSS Reach Truck Course: Are designed for smooth flat surfaces to operate within narrow aisles and high racking systems, with 180 or 360 steering.
- [Large Counterbalance Container Handling Truck](https://voss.co.uk/team/large-counterbalance-container-handling-truck/): VOSS Large Counterbalance Container Handling Truck Course: Are designed to operate in an open area and are able to Load and unload vehicles with large wide containers. Which are then bulk stacked safely.
- [Counterbalance Lift Truck](https://voss.co.uk/team/counterbalance/): Large Counterbalance Container Handling

## Projects
- [Bespoke & Instructor Courses](https://voss.co.uk/project/bespoke-instructor-courses/)
- [Specialist Courses](https://voss.co.uk/project/specialist-courses/)
- [Safety & Management](https://voss.co.uk/project/safety-management/)
- [Mobile Plant Courses](https://voss.co.uk/project/mobile-plant-courses/)
- [Transport & Logistics Courses](https://voss.co.uk/project/transport-logistics-courses/)
- [Crane & Lifting Courses](https://voss.co.uk/project/crane-lifting-courses/)
- [Access & Working at Height](https://voss.co.uk/project/access-working-at-height/)
- [Lift Truck Courses](https://voss.co.uk/project/lift-truck-courses/)