AIMS & OBJECTIVES:

The aim of this module is to provide the participants with the necessary skills and knowledge required to operate a forklift truck safely and efficiently.

Learning Outcomes:

To successfully complete this module, participants are required to meet all the specified learning outcomes listed below:

• Legal regulations that apply to forklift truck operations

• Classes of forklift trucks

• Forklift truck components

• Controls & instruments

• Starting, moving & stopping

• Steering

• Hydraulic systems

• Truck stability

• Pre - use & pre - operation inspections

• Load weight assessment

• Handling laden & unladen pallets

• Lifting from ground level

• Lifting from height

• Driving on / off ramps

• Vehicle loading / unloading

• Manoeuvering in confined spaces

• Safe fueling and / or charging procedures

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:

Participants attending the forklift truck operation training shall be given a series of explanations and demonstrations. At the end of the course participants shall be given a theory questionnaire to assess their understanding of the knowledge elements specified in the learning outcomes.

The assessment is an open book and a pass mark of 80% must be attained.

Participants must also undergo a practical assessment which requires them to demonstrate:

• The skills required to carry out a pre - use inspection of the forklift truck

• The correct use of all controls

• The correct positioning of the forklift truck in readiness to make a lift

• The skills required to lift, travel, lower a load from location “A” to location “B”