10 Reasons to Choose ALLMI-Accredited Training at HTF Skills Academy

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10 Reasons to Choose ALLMI-Accredited Training at HTF Skills Academy

In the dynamic world of lorry loader training, the HTF Skills Academy emerges as a distinguished institution, offering a comprehensive program accredited by the Association of Lorry Loader Manufacturers and Importers (ALLMI). In this blog post, here are the reasons why opting for ALLMI training at HTF Skills Academy is the best choice for individuals and organisations within the industry.

The reasons are as follows:

1. Compliance with Industry Standards: HTF Skills Academy’s ALLMI scheme seamlessly aligns with the BS7121 Part 4: 2010, the British Standard for lorry loaders. Endorsed by the ALLMI/CPA Best Practice Guide and recognized by key industry players such as SAFed, ConstructionSkills, the National Construction College, MPBA, and the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), the program ensures rigorous compliance with industry standards.
2. Industry-Led Operator Program: ALLMI stands as the exclusive accrediting body dedicated to lorry loader training, delivering the only operator program crafted by the lorry loader industry, for the lorry loader industry. Maintained by the ALLMI Training Committee, featuring representatives from loader crane manufacturers, importers, fleet owners, training companies, and the HSE, the program ensures relevance and excellence.
3. Unparalleled Technical and Legislative Support: HTF Skills Academy, as an accredited training provider, offers unmatched technical and legislative support for its instructors and operators holding the ALLMI card. This specialized guidance ensures the safe use of lorry loaders, setting ALLMI apart from other accrediting bodies.
4. Superior Course Documentation: The quality and standard of ALLMI’s course documentation are second to none. Instructors receive the comprehensive ALLMI Instructor Manual and training aids, while operators are equipped with the ALLMI Operator Manual, serving as a valuable reference guide throughout their careers.
5. Dedicated Instructor Course: HTF Skills Academy, under the ALLMI scheme, provides a unique Instructor Course designed specifically for the delivery of lorry loader training. This specialized focus ensures that instructors are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to impart high-quality training to operators.
6. Rigorous Assessment Process: The backbone of the ALLMI scheme is its commitment to quality, accredited, and audited training. The rigorous assessment process ensures that operators not only meet but exceed the industry’s standards.
7. High Demand for ALLMI Cardholders: The ALLMI card is widely recognized as the most sought-after lorry loader operator qualification in the UK. Holding an ALLMI card not only demonstrates competence but also enhances employability within the industry.
8. Comprehensive Training Audit Trail: HTF Skills Academy’s ALLMI program is managed to provide employers with a comprehensive audit trail related to the training of operators. This proves invaluable in offering essential support in the event of an accident involving lorry loader activities.
9. Strong Collaboration with Regulatory Bodies: HTF Skills Academy’s ALLMI scheme enjoys a robust working relationship with the HSE. The scheme has received the HSE’s ‘Working in Partnership’ commendation, highlighting its commitment to communicating good practice and legislative requirements to the industry. Additionally, ALLMI operator training is recognized by Build UK and approved by CSCS.
10. Emphasis on Competence Assessment: ALLMI takes a unique approach by not utilizing NVQs or log books in its scheme. Instead, it believes in administering refresher training and assessment on a periodic basis to assist employers in determining competence, as endorsed by Annex B, section 8.6 of BS7121 Part 4: 2010. This forward-thinking strategy ensures that operators under the ALLMI scheme remain consistently competent and up-to-date in their skills.