Duration: 5 days 

Description

This module will provide you with the basic skills, knowledge and information to safely operate a Forklift. Participants will be trained and assessed in the following:

1.      Theory training course 1 day

2.      Practical training course. 3 days

3.      Licence assessment session. ½ day

What you will learn

·         Driving and operating a Forklift safely.

·         Application Legislation

·         Operator responsibilities

·         Design Feature/ engineering Principles

·         Stability Characteristics

·         Operator Inspections

·         Operating Techniques

·         Pick-up and stack loads

·         Manoeuvre/ Position loads

·         Negotiate hazards

·         Working in confined spaces

·         Parking

What the course will cover

·         Introduction

·         Relevant Standards, Legislation and Regulations

·         OHS policy

·         Codes of Practice

·         Manufacturers’ specifications and instructions

·         Risk assessment and hazards

·         Forklift attachments

·         Conduct routine checks and plan work

·         Safe Operations

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