Forklift Operator Training

Course outline

Forklift Operator training is usually delivered in three parts: theory, practical exercises and a final assessment. The exact outline depends on the training provider and on your requirements, and is confirmed when you request a quotation.

• Theory

  Safe working practices, the hazards of the task, applicable site rules and how the equipment or system works.

• Practical

  Supervised exercises or demonstrations, including pre-use checks and correct use.

• Assessment

  Questions on the theory and observation of the practical work. The pass criteria are set by the training provider.

Typical topics for forklift operator training

The topics below are indicative. The provider's own forklift operator syllabus and the level of the course are confirmed on the quotation.

• Pre-use checks, controls and the load rating plate
• Safe travelling, stacking, loading and unloading, and the principles of stability
• Pedestrian safety, battery or fuel handling awareness, parking and shut-down

Who should attend

This forklift operator course suits people at several stages of their work.

• Supervisors and team leaders who want to understand the role and its controls
• Companies training several employees at once, on site or at a venue
• Staff returning to the role after a long break
• Employers preparing a team for a new project or site

Participants typically come from warehouses, ports, factories and yards that run forklifts and handling equipment.

Prerequisites

Requirements for forklift operator training depend on the training provider, your employer and the site. Typical points are:

• Basic fitness for the role and the ability to follow instructions in the language of the course
• A valid ID and any documents the training provider asks for
• Any minimum age, medical fitness or prior experience set by the provider, your employer or the site: please state these when you request the quotation
• Personal protective equipment for the practical part: confirm who provides it

Assessment and completion record

Training providers normally record attendance and the assessment result. What is issued at the end, for example a certificate of completion, how long it is valid and whether your employer, client or any authority recognises it, is decided by the training provider and by the organisation that needs it.

Tell us your requirement when you ask for a quotation. It is confirmed in the quotation rather than assumed, and this page does not state or imply any accreditation or approval.

How it works

1. 1

   Send your request

   Tell us that you need forklift operator training, the number of trainees, the preferred language and the city or site.

2. 2

   Confirm the outline

   We confirm the course content, duration, assessment method and what each trainee receives at the end.

3. 3

   Agree date and venue

   Choose a date, and whether training takes place at your site or at a training venue.

4. 4

   Attend the course

   Trainees complete the theory, practical and assessment parts.

5. 5

   Receive the completion record

   You receive the attendance and assessment record agreed in the quotation.