Forklift Operator Training

Certification

• Touchback Safety Inc.

• Complies with Industry and Workplace Health and Safety Standards

Course Outline

Forklift Operator Training for Class 4&5 can be done at Touchback Safety and if any other *classifications are required we can provide this training at your site and the Forklift must be provided.

Forklifts have 7 Classifications, the practical must be completed the specific class of Forklift that you are operating.

Onsite group training is available for all classes including 1, 2, 3, 6 & 7. Equipment for an onsite training must be provided.

This course includes:

• Familiarization with the requirements of WH & S Regulation.

• Completing both formal instruction and hands on training under the direction of a competent, experienced trainer.

• Operator will exhibit an awareness of the purpose, function and basic concepts of forklift operation.

• Types and purposes of different decals associated with forklift

• Operator will demonstrate knowledge and use of control functions

• Operator will demonstrate a thorough understanding of forklift steering and manoeuvrability.

• Possess an ability to adequately judge the available visibility to ensure safe operation.

• Be able to quickly and accurately determine machine capacity and stability for various types of loads.

• Perform machine pre-use inspection.

• Identify the condition of the surfaces for safe operation.

• Demonstrate the ability to manipulate, stack and unstack the type of loads to be handled

• Identify hazardous locations on the work site.

• Be capable of safely operating on ramps and other sloped surfaces.

• Be evaluated by the employer for safe operation under working conditions.