Description
Objectives
Upon completion of this module, the trainee will be able to do the following:
1. Describe the uses of a forklift.
2. Identify the components and controls on a typical forklift.
3. Describe the attachments used on forklifts.
4. Explain safety rules and qualifications for operating a forklift.
5. Explain how to perform prestart inspection and maintenance procedures.
6. Explain how to operate and use a forklift:
• Start, warm up, and shut down a forklift
• Perform basic maneuvers with a forklift
• Interpret forklift load charts
• Perform basic lifting operations with a forklift
7. Interpret and demonstrate the proper hand and verbal signals for forklift operations.
Performance Tasks
Under the supervision of the instructor, the trainee should be able to do the following:
1. Perform prestart inspection and maintenance procedures.
2. Start, warm up, and shut down a forklift.
3. Perform basic maneuvers with a forklift.
4. Interpret forklift load charts.
5. Perform basic lifting operations with a forklift.
6. Perform the proper hand and verbal signals for forklift operations.
Module Index
Sessions I and II. Introduction; Identification of Equipment Components and Controls; Safety Guidelines; Basic Preventive Maintenance; Basic Operation
A. Introduction
1. Types of Forklifts
2. Forklift Uses
B. Identification of Equipment Components and Controls
1. Operator’s Cab
2. Instruments
3. Controls
4. Operator Comfort and Other Controls
5. Forklift Attachments
C. Safety Guidelines
1. Operator Training and Certification
2. Operator Safety
3. Safety of Co-Workers and the Public
4. Equipment Safety
5. Spill Containment and Cleanup
6. Hand Signals Used with Forklifts
D. Basic Preventive Maintenance
1. Daily Inspection Checks
2. Servicing a Forklift
3. Preventive Maintenance Records
E. Basic Operation
1. Load Charts
2. Suggestions for Effective Forklift Operation
3. Preparing to Work
4. Basic Maneuvering
Sessions III through VI. Work Activities
A. Work Activities
1. Basic Operation Movement
2. Using Special Attachments
3. Transporting the Forklift
B. PT/Laboratories
1. Have trainees perform prestart inspection and maintenance procedures. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 1.
2. Have trainees start, warm up, and shut down a forklift. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 2.
3. Have trainees perform basic maneuvers with a forklift. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 3.
4. Have trainees interpret forklift load charts. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 4.
5. Have trainees perform basic lifting operations with a forklift. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 5.
6. Have trainees perform the proper hand and verbal signals for forklift operations. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 6.
Session VII. Review and Testing
A. Review
B. Module Examination
1. Trainees must score 70% or higher to receive recognition from NCCER.
2. Record the testing results on and submit the results to NCCER National Registry and the Training Program Sponsor.
C. Performance Testing
1. Trainees must perform each task to the satisfaction of the instructor to receive recognition from NCCER. If applicable, proficiency noted during laboratory exercises can be used to satisfy the Performance Testing requirements.
2. Record the testing results on NCCER National Registry and submit the results to the Training Program Sponsor.
