Learn everything you need to know to safely operate an M3 Multidirectional Reach Truck. Our M3 training courses, delivered by experienced and accredited instructors, are designed to equip you and your team with the skills and confidence to handle this specialist category of rider-operated reach truck in demanding warehouse environments.
Whether you are new to M3 trucks or an experienced operator needing a refresher, HL Training has a course for you. To further expand your knowledge and skillset, take a look at our full range of forklift operator training.
The M3 is the ABA category for the rider-operated multidirectional reach truck – a specialist machine designed to handle long, bulky loads in narrow aisle environments where a standard reach truck cannot operate effectively. Where a standard D category reach truck can only travel forwards and backwards, the M3 can travel in four directions, eliminating the need to pivot or reposition when working in tight spaces.
The M3 is most commonly associated with Combilift-type machines and similar multidirectional rider reach trucks. Its ability to carry long loads sideways through narrow aisles makes it an essential piece of equipment in timber yards, steel stockholders, and high-density warehousing operations.
The M3 is part of the ABA’s M group — a dedicated set of categories for multidirectional trucks. Each M category covers a different machine type, and all require separate accredited training. The full range of multidirectional categories our courses cover includes:
The M3 requires its own dedicated qualification because its multidirectional capability and long load handling characteristics make it significantly different to operate safely compared to a standard D category rider reach truck.
Like all of our courses, the M3 training is in-depth to provide you with the necessary expertise and competence to safely and efficiently operate an M3 multidirectional reach truck. This course includes (but is not limited to):
Candidates, a suitable training and test room, and an appropriate M3 multidirectional reach truck must be available for the entire course duration.
All candidates are expected to be willing to learn all aspects of the training course, including taking part in the pre-check, theoretical, and practical tests required to receive their accredited M3 certificate.
Our M3 training courses can be tailored to the specific truck your operators use and made job-specific. Once training has concluded, candidates will have the skills and knowledge needed to safely control and handle an M3 multidirectional reach truck in their own work environment.
At HL Training, we appreciate that each trainee will have different levels of experience operating an M3 multidirectional reach truck. This is why we offer three course types that can be tailored to meet your individual needs.
All course timings are based on a 3:1 candidates to instructor ratio.
Novice Operator: An individual with little or no experience operating an M3 or multidirectional reach truck. The course accepts up to 3 candidates at a time and runs for 5 days.
Experienced Operator: An individual with relevant experience operating a standard reach truck but no formal M3 training. This course accepts up to 3 candidates at a time and runs for 3 days. Further training may be recommended if candidates do not reach the required standard.
Refresher Operator: For operators who have held their M3 certificate for over 3 years and require a knowledge and skill refresher. This course accepts up to 3 candidates at a time and runs for 1 day.
It is a legal requirement to have received adequate training before operating an M3 multidirectional reach truck. All operators must have the knowledge and practical skillset to operate the truck safely. There are many benefits to completing an accredited M3 course:
At HL Training, we combine thorough curriculums with the best training methods from certified instructors. When you join an M3 training course, you will experience the very highest levels of training to equip you to safely and effectively operate a multidirectional reach truck.
We deliver in-house accredited training at our site in Bristol or off-site training, enabling you to complete your course in the comfort of your workplace with your own M3 truck. Whether you are new to multidirectional trucks or an experienced reach truck operator making the step up, we have the perfect course for you.
Become an accredited M3 operator: enquire for a training course today.