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Unit Standard (SAQA Reg. No 242974)
A forklift (also called Lift Truck) is a powered industrial truck used to lift and move materials over short distances.
Every year many lift truck operators are killed, and many more injured in Lift Truck mishaps. The incidents include Lift Trucks turning over, and pedestrians being struck by Lift Trucks while on foot. With a large amount of Lift Trucks in operations currently, emphasis need to be placed on both operator and pedestrian safety.
Operators who are not adequately trained in forklift operations are at great risk of injury because of their lack of understanding in the principles of operations that allow a Lift Truck to lift and move heavy loads.
This course will assist the learner operator in becoming a fully qualified Lift Truck operator who has the knowledge, skills and experience to operate a Lift Truck in a safe and professional manner. This will allow certified operator by adding value to any organization.
Successful candidates credited with this unit standard are able to:
. Apply the recognised methods for inspecting and recording the operational fitness of all components of the lift truck with reference to safety procedure in the workplace
. Identify and classify freight/loads taking into account documentation, packaging and labelling associated with the specific freight
. Handle, load and store freight in accordance with industry standards, environmental requirements, and with due consideration to inter alia the commodities and their properties, storage area and placement of load
. Achieve maximum work performance of lifting equipment and attachments, by applying knowledge of equipment dimensions, controls, principles of operation and capacities, manufacturing specifications and circumstances in the working environment
. Operate equipment in accordance with laid down organisational and legislative standards and procedures as well as manufacturer’s guidelines
. Access available emergency support systems and services in case of incidents and accidents
COURSE DURATION:
. Novice: 5 Days
. Refresher: 1 Day
NQF LEVEL: 3
CREDITS: 7
Quality Assured Partner: Transport Education And Training Authority
Category: TETA Courses
The person credited with this course is able to safely operate and use a specific code F1 to F3 lift truck(s). They will also be able to conduct pre and post inspections to ensure the performance of the lift truck. The person will be able to handle the loading and storage of freight by using the equipment and it’s accessories in the required manner. They will also be able to access emergency systems and services in the event of an incident and accident. The area of focus of this programme will be;
Entry level requirements into this programme?
All new entrants intended under this code (Novice or Re-licensing) shall provide training institution with the required documents as specified under the National
Code Of Practice (NCOP No 43835) Promulgated 23 October 2020
. An employer declaration or medical certificate confirming the medical fitness of the learner to undergo the intended training
. An eye test results issued by a person trained to carry out such tests
. All new entrants intended under this code will be required to hold at least a Grade 9 (Std 7) school certificate
. Learners shall provide training institution with a valid certified copy of his/her Identity Document
. Employers must provide a valid copy of Lift Truck Load Test Certificate