Course Overview
The Forklift Operations course is designed to provide participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to safely and efficiently operate forklifts across various industries. This training focuses on key aspects of forklift operations, including pre-use inspections, safe handling techniques, and understanding the stability principles of forklifts.
Pre-requisites
- Physical and mental fitness
- Ability to read and write
Course Objective
This course is designed to equip participants with the skills to:
- Conduct pre-use inspections of forklifts in line with manufacturers’ specifications and industry best practices.
- Demonstrate proper fueling and battery charging techniques.
- Identify different types and characteristics of forklifts and understand the hazards associated with each.
- Recognize and explain the forklift stability triangle.
- Apply knowledge to basic driving principles, stability control, and load handling with confidence.
Target Audience
This course is ideal for: Lifting Superintendents, Supervisors, Logistics Controllers, Crane Operators, Riggers, Deck Foremen, Roustabouts/Roughnecks, Quayside Personnel, Yard Crews, and freshers with no previous experience or training.
Target Industry
- Oil & Gas
- Agriculture
- Wind Energy
- Marine
- Construction Industry
Upon completion, participants will be able to safely operate forklifts, conduct necessary inspections, and demonstrate competence in load handling and stability control, ensuring compliance with industry standards.