Morning, I appreciate this subject had most likely been talked about befor and I apologise for that. I just need some fact and information regarding instructors course.

I'm 32 years old, I've driven counter balance trucks since I was 14 years old due to my grand dad having a small farm. I have held a counterbalance and reach truck licence since 2009 and since then I have attained my banksman certificate. That's a little background about me.

For the past two years I've been toying with the idea of going for my flt instructors course. And 2018 is the year I will take the plunge. I've currently got about half the money saved and should have the rest by december/January. I've spoken to a few company's around the area (Swadlincote derbyshire) and to be honest no one has been helpful. They don't have dates set. They won't give me definite prices etc

Firstly is I right the price can vary between £1200-£1600?
The course is two weeks, I know you're assessed the whole way through but what tests are actually taken there? Anyone here help me with places near me that can take me on in the new year?

I'm pretty confident about passing. My original test I got 3 points my two refreshers since saw me getting 4 and 2.

What I can't find much information regarding text books etc. Once the fee is paid do companies send out books to learn legislation from? At the end of the course when passing do you get given the necessary visual aids IE dvd to show students and test papers? Or is that extra expense after?

It's a new life for me in the new year. I have a big family and I'm striving to make something of my self along with helping people learn and help them overcome problems I have found with instructors and other stuff. My current job is alright but it's never going to keep a family of 7 happy.

I understand Itll be a long time before I'm earning a fair wage. That doesn't bother me and I have strategies in place regarding advertising etc.

I look forward to your help and replies.