Lifting Machinery Training

Operate Lift Trucks

US 8038 | NQF Level 3 | 6 Credits | 3-5 Days

This course develops the knowledge and practical skills required to operate lift trucks for the safe and efficient movement and stacking of freight, while applying equipment-care, safety and emergency procedures.

Unit Standard8038
NQF LevelLevel 3
Credits6
Course Duration3-5 Days

Course Overview

Learners develop the ability to identify and classify freight, handle, load and store freight, understand equipment operation and maintenance, and access support systems and emergency services when incidents or accidents occur.

Learning Outcomes

Identify & Classify Freight

  • Understand freight packaging labels
  • Recognise dangerous-goods symbols
  • Understand freight labelling and demarcation

Handle, Load & Store Freight

  • Understand different lift truck types and purposes
  • Maintain load balance and stability
  • Load, unload, stack and de-stack safely
  • Manoeuvre safely with and without a load

Equipment Operation & Maintenance

  • Understand centre of gravity and equipment capacity
  • Select suitable attachments and equipment
  • Complete pre-start checks
  • Follow battery maintenance, oil checking and refuelling procedures

Emergency Procedures

  • Sound emergency alarms when required
  • Shut down equipment safely
  • Seek assistance and manage the situation
  • Respond to dangerous-substance spillages
  • Complete incident or accident reports

Practical Evaluation

Practical lift truck operation and freight handling

  • Refuelling
  • Pre-operating inspection
  • Start-up and shutdown checks
  • Safety
  • Loading and off-loading
  • Stacking
  • Handling cargo

Assessment & Competency

Theoretical Competency

Learners must achieve 80% and above for theoretical assessments.

Practical Competency

Learners must achieve 100% for practical assessments.

Learner Material & Completion

All learners are provided with an Operate Lift Trucks Training Manual and a certificate on completion of the course.

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