Introduction to the forklift

Pre-operational checks

Operational stability factors

Safe driving techniques

Do’s and don’t’s

Quiz

Theory Test

Pre-operational checks

Familiarisation with controls, gauges and fork position

Elementary driving, starting, stopping and steering

Forward and reverse drive and simple corners

Manoeuvres ( in figure of eight )

Elementary driving into gangway - forward left and left and reverse left and right

Picking and placing of empty / loaded pallets

Stacking and unstacking procedures in open area and inside gateway

Practical test

To train participants in the general safety aspects and correct methods of operating forklifts and to prepare them for the practical course.

To train participants to operate forklift safely and efficiently.