A forklift is used to transport and lift materials in warehouses and various other settings. These machines are considered to be an extremely dangerous vehicles to operate and therefore, requires specialised training to operate. The Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 requires all forklift operators to have accredited training every 24 months.
Our forklift training course is designed for companies who use forklifts in the workplace. The course covers electric, diesel, petrol and gas operator licensing requirements, in accordance with the Driven Machinery Regulations of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act.
The person credited with this course is able to operate a forklift in a safe manner with less risk of an accident happening. They will also be able to conduct pre and post inspections to ensure the performance of the machine. The person will be able to handle the loading and storage of freight by using the equipment and its accessories in the required manner. They will also be able to access emergency system and services in the event of an incident or accident.
Drivers are also practically assessed as part of the course, and re-assessed on an annual or bi-annual basis for re-certification. The person credited with this unit standard will be able to understand the functions of a truck mounted crane while using the crane in a safe and suitable manner.
| NQF Level: 3 | Credits: 6 | Course Duration: 5 Days | Certificate Valid for: 2 Years | Accreditation: TETA.
Course Content
- 1. Introduction to a lift truck
- 2. Legislation
- 2.1 Act & regulations
- 2.2 Standards & code of practices
- 2.3 Policies, procedures & standards
- 3. Mechanical Appreciation
- 3.1 Major components
- 3.2 Systems
- 3.3 Controls
- 3.4 Instruments
- 3.5 Attachments
- 4. Inspection & Maintenance
- 4.1 Logbooks & reporting
- 4.2 Daily checks
- 4.3 Maintenance
- 5. Machine Capacity & Limitations
- 5.1 Principle of Operation/Leverage, Safe working Limit of machine (Capacity, Load charts, etc), De-rating factors & effects of overloading
- 6. Loads
- 6.1 Types of load
- 6.2 Load distribution for stability
- 6.3 information on loads
- 6.4 Hazardous loads
- 7. Safe Operation Procedures
- 7.1 Pre-operational conditions
- 7.2 Manuevering & correct use of controls
- 7.3 Handling loads
- 7.4 Loading & off-loading
- 7.5 Specialized operations
- 7.6 Towing of lift truck
- 7.7 Emergency procedures
- 8. Safety
- 8.1 Housekeeping
- 8.2 General
- 8.3 Personal
- Recall and explain the related legislation, standards, practices, policies and rules related to the SAFETY in the operation of a Lift Truck.
- Identify and name the main components and attachments
- Have a sound understanding of the principles and purpose of the relevant components, systems and attachments
- Know the purpose and use of the relevant controls
- Understand and interpret the relevant instrumentation
- To do a thorough daily check in a systematic way using a check list and to maintain a logbook
- To do the required maintenance in a correct manner
- To do first line fault finding
- To record the inspection and take corrective action where required
- To understand the principle of operation/leverage of the machine
- To know the safe working limits of the machine; RANGE: Capacity, capacity plate, load charts, stability
- Know the de-rating factors of the machine
- To recognize the physical properties of loads; RANGE mass, dimensions, temperature, centre of gravity, stability, hazards
- To understand the various configurations of loads; RANGE different shapes, sizes, physical state (gas, liquid or solid), rigidity, pallets, and stillages
- To interpret documentation, labeling & packaging for the lifting/transporting/ loading/stacking/storing of loads
- To safely handle and store dangerous goods; RANGE: content of Material Safety Date Sheet
- Know the cognitive and skills pertaining to various operating tasks
- Pre-Operational checks
- Operational checks
- Parking/ stow procedure
- Refueling
- Loading, off-loading, securing & transportation of machines
- Maneuvering of the machine
- Lifting, moving & placing of loads
- Stacking of loads & stacking rules
- Loading / off-loading loads
- Working in confined spaces / elevated positions
- Communication (hand signals)
- Know how to prevent and respond in emergency circumstances
- To be conversant with all the related safety rules and procedures; RANGE: Housekeeping, personal, machine, product, environment and related to each of the specific learner outcomes in this Learner Programme.
PHONE
- Mary : (+27) 0823957990
- Richard : (+27) 0607130702
- Email : marylkkh@gmail.com
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