Knowladge

- All classes of forklift trucks

- Load chart

- Organizational procedures

- Cargo handling symbols

- Special attachments

- Load center assessment/ load distribution on forks

- Occupational Health & Safety Procedures (OHS)

- Structure and functions of forklift

- Ground and Terrain condition of the work site

- Capacity and dimensions of the machine

- Methods of Maintaining stability of the forklifts in various operating conditions

- Methods of correct load handling procedure

- Periodic Maintenance And Inspection Of Construction Equipment

- Explain Basic Design And Function Of:

- Diesel & Petrol Engine / Electric System

- Lubricating System/ Cooling System

- Vehicle Electrical System/Breaking System

- Transmission System/Fuel System/Hydraulic System

Skills

- Attend to periodic maintenance

- Follow organizational procedures

- Read instruction manuals

- Identify abnormalities of the machines

- Safe operation of the machine

- Follow reporting procedure of accidents

- Read indicators and gauges /Check fluid level

- Visual check of lift chain

- Check tire condition/Check wheel nuts

- Adjust forks and ensure lock pins are properly engaged

- Carry Out Pre & Post Start Checks

- Travel And Maneuver The Machine Employing

- Loading & Unloading Stacks

- Deliver Loads On To Structures

- Loading & Unloading To (form) A Lorry/Racks

- Traveling With Long Transverse Load Through Narrow Entrance

- Traveling with Liquid containers

- Traveling with hanging load

- Align & fixing Palette by palette(Hard box palette)

- Loading In To Plant Transport