ITSSAR Pedestrian Pallet Truck & Stacker Training in Kent
At Kent Training, we provide professional ITSSAR Pedestrian Pallet Truck and Stacker training courses for novice, experienced and refresher operators across Kent and the South East.
The ITSSAR Pedestrian Pallet Truck and Stacker course is designed to provide operators with the practical skills, safety awareness and recognised certification required to safely operate pedestrian-powered material handling equipment within warehouses, distribution centres, manufacturing facilities and retail environments.
Our experienced ITSSAR-accredited instructors deliver practical, hands-on training using suitable equipment within realistic working environments, helping candidates develop genuine operating experience, confidence and safe working practices.
Training covers essential areas including pre-use inspections, workplace safety, pedestrian controls, travelling and manoeuvring, load assessment, safe lifting and lowering, stacking and de-stacking, operating around pedestrians and safely parking and securing the equipment.
Whether you are completely new to material handling equipment, an experienced operator requiring refresher training or converting from another lift truck category, we can tailor the course to suit your existing level of experience.
Successful delegates receive an ITSSAR Operator Certificate, providing nationally recognised evidence of competency.
Health & Safety Responsibilities
Understanding operator responsibilities under current legislation.
Machine Familiarisation
Controls, steering, braking and hydraulic functions.
Daily Safety Inspections
Carrying out pre-use checks and reporting defects.
Battery Charging Procedures
Safe charging and maintenance practices.
Load Assessment
Understanding load weights, stability and centre of gravity.
Practical Manoeuvring
Operating safely in narrow aisles and confined warehouse environments.
Stacking Operations
Safe stacking, de-stacking and pallet handling.
Pedestrian Safety
Working safely around colleagues and other workplace traffic.
Parking & Shutdown
Correct end-of-shift procedures.
Novice PPT
Up to 2 Days Training
£594.00 inc. VAT£495.00 exc. VAT
- Up to 2 Days Training
- Maximum of 5 Candidates Per Course
- 5 Year ITSSAR Accreditation on Completion
- Instructor2You Option Available
Experienced PPT
1 Day Training
£390.00 inc. VAT£325.00 exc. VAT
- 1 Day Training
- Maximum of 5 Candidates Per Course
- 5 Year ITSSAR Accreditation on Completion
- Instructor2You Option Available
Refresher Course
1 Day Training
£354.00 inc. VAT£295.00 exc. VAT
- 1 Day Training
- Maximum of 5 Candidates Per Course
- 5 Year ITSSAR Accreditation on Completion
- Instructor2You Option Available
What Is A Pedestrian Pallet Truck or Stacker?
A pedestrian pallet truck or stacker is a compact material handling machine commonly used across:
Warehouses
Distribution centres
Manufacturing facilities
Retail stockrooms
Logistics operations
Loading bays
Storage and production areas
Pedestrian pallet trucks are designed to move palletised loads safely over short distances, while pedestrian stackers can also lift and position loads at different heights.
Unlike ride-on forklift trucks, the operator walks alongside or behind the equipment and controls it using a tiller handle. Their compact design and manoeuvrability make them ideal for moving, loading, unloading, stacking and positioning goods in confined working areas.
What Does The Course Cover?
During the ITSSAR Pedestrian Pallet Truck and Stacker course, candidates will learn:
- Health & safety responsibilities
- Pre-use inspections and basic maintenance checks
- Identifying controls and safety features
- Safe starting, stopping and parking procedures
- Travelling and manoeuvring in confined areas
- Operating safely around pedestrians
- Assessing loads and load centres
- Safe lifting, lowering and transporting of loads
- Stacking and de-stacking procedures
- Loading and unloading operations
- Maintaining stability and control
- Battery charging procedures where applicable
- Recognising hazards and unsafe conditions
- Safe shutdown and securing procedures
The course includes both theoretical and practical training, followed by an ITSSAR assessment and operator test.
ITSSAR Certification
Upon successful completion, candidates will receive an ITSSAR Operator Certificate and, providing recognised evidence of their competence to safely operate pedestrian pallet trucks and stackers.
Frequently Asked Questions
We work with:
- Distribution centres
- 3PL logistics companies
- E-commerce fulfilment warehouses
- Manufacturing plants
- Retail distribution hubs
- Food storage & cold stores
- Import/export warehouses
- Courier & parcel companies
Businesses benefit from:
✓ On-site group training
✓ Compliance documentation
✓ Workforce refresher cycles
✓ Reduced accidents & damage
✓ A dedicated account manager
✓ Training matched to your warehouse layout
Kent Training becomes your ongoing warehouse training partner.
Operators trained on pallet trucks & stackers often progress to:
- Counterbalance forklift
- Reach truck
- Pivot steer / Bendi
- Warehouse supervisor roles
- Logistics operator positions
A vital first step in the logistics career ladder.