UK provider Mentor Training has announced a blended forklift-training package combining online theory with instructor-led practical sessions. Its original announcement is dated 8 October 2026. The later industry-media coverage does not make this a new launch on 29 or 30 October.
Online preparation, followed by practical sessions
Mentor describes eTheory modules that learners can complete at their own pace, using a laptop, phone or tablet. The provider also describes digital progress visibility for employers. These are descriptions of its service format, rather than independently measured training outcomes.
The supporting course page says a booking includes access to eTheory and confirmed practical dates. It describes progress monitoring and reminders before the practical sessions, followed by face-to-face theory testing, practical training and assessment. The format therefore retains an in-person component; this announcement should not be read as an online-only qualification.
What an employer should clarify before booking
The practical purchasing question is how the two stages fit a particular workforce. Ask the provider which course covers the actual truck category and the learner’s experience. Confirm the language, access requirements, support arrangements and dates before assigning staff to the programme.
Give learners an opportunity to complete the online work and ask how incomplete modules are handled before the scheduled practical session. Request a written description of what the price includes, including access duration, instructor time, assessment, travel or venue charges and any rescheduling terms. Comparing only the headline course price can leave different service scopes hidden.
Questions for the training proposal
- Which equipment category and learner group does the booking cover?
- How are online progress, practical attendance and assessment records supplied?
- Who resolves access problems, incomplete preparation or changes to practical dates?
The forklift research centre can help identify equipment categories, while the supplier directory and procurement tools support a structured requirement. These links do not endorse a course or establish a training provider’s acceptance of a booking.
Evidence boundary
ForkliftIQ has reviewed Mentor’s announcement and service description, not attended or audited the programme. This brief does not verify accreditation, legal compliance, pass rates, safety effects or claimed cost savings. Employers should obtain applicable current requirements and provider documentation for their own circumstances. The illustration is generic and does not show Mentor premises or a real training session.
Provider source reviewed · Mentor Training · 2026-10-08:
https://mentortraining.co.uk/the-first-major-advancement-of-forklift-training-in-decades/