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Forklift Training Details

The course is designed to train learners on how to inspect and operate a forklift according to the manufacturer’s specifications and worksite requirements. The course is accredited by CETA and learners receive a genuine and accredited forklift certificate and license after their training. The course includes 30% theory and 70% practical training and assessment.

Forklift Training Requirements

The medium of communication during training is English. So it is assumed that the learner has basic understanding of english language. 

Students are required to come with their ID /PASSPORT during registration time.

Student are also required to come with two passport sized photos.

PPE, a student is required to have personal protective equipment for forklift training. PPEs can be obtained at our training centre or a learner may come with a pack.

The Tasks and duties of the forklift driver

  • In the forklift training, learners are tought how to driving trucks to and fro the destination site.
  • Pulling levers or turning cranks to tilt the body and lift the contents.
  • Inspecting the forklift from tyres, lights and brakes to fuel, oil and water.
  • Performing pre- and post-trip inspections.
  • Keeping the forklift clean and in good working order.
  • Inspecting material to ensure it has been loaded correctly and securely.
  • Maintaining a driver log.

Qualification alignment

Unit Standard No: 242974
Unit Standard Credits: 7
NQF Level: 3

Duration of a forklift training

Forklift training take between 3-7 days of training.

 

FORKLIFTS COME IN DIFFERENT TYPES;

F1: Rated capacity of 3000kg.
F2: Rated capacity of 7000kg.
F3: Rated capacity of 15000kg.
F4: Rated capacity of over 15000kg.

A qualifying forklift driver is capable of;

  • Applying the recognised methods for inspecting and recording the operational fitness of all components of the lift truck with reference to safety procedures in the workplace.
  • Identifying and classifying freight/loads taking into account documentation, packaging and labelling associated with the specific freight.
  • Handling, loading and storing freight in accordance with industry standards environmental requirements, and with due consideration to inter alia the commodities and their properties, storage area and placement of load.
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A qualifying forklift drivers are also capable of;

  • Achieving maximum work performance of lifting equipment and attachments, by applying knowledge of equipment dimensions, controls, principles of operation and capacities, manufacturing specifications and circumstances in the working environment.
  • Operating equipment in accordance with laid down organisational and legislative standards and procedures as well as manufacturer’s guidelines.
  • Accessing available emergency support system and services in case of incidents and accidents. 

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079 652 4221

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