Lift Truck Theory and Practice

Overview

Course Description

This course will teach the theory and practice of the operation of a sit down counterbalance lift truck and will lead, on successful completion, to an Operators Certificate. Students will spend time in the classroom learning the theory of lift truck operation and the stringent safety rules that apply, and will then have hands on practice on a lift truck before assessment by a qualified instructor.

Course Content

The theory of forklift truck driving.
Practice hours as required and final evaluation of the student’s ability to operate the lift truck in a safe and efficient manner.

Learning Activities

Classroom instruction
Overhead material
Written handouts and manuals
Videos
Pre and post testing
On site hands on practice

Means of Assessment

The theory of lift truck driving will be assessed by means of continuous classroom evaluation and testing.
The practice of lift truck driving will be assessed by observing the hands-on driving of the student. Obersvation and final evaluation will be done by a qualified life truck trainer.

Learning Outcomes

The student will learn the theory and practice of the safe operation of the sit down counterbalance fork lift truck and will on successful completion be awarded an Operators Certificate.

Textbook Materials

Nil. Topic relevant material will be provided in handout form throughout the course.

Counterbalance Lift Truck Operator’s Workbook.(2000) Ives Publications Ltd to be provided as part of the course materials.

Requisites

Prerequisites

Instructor permission

Corequisites

No corequisite courses.

Equivalencies

No equivalent courses.

Course Guidelines

Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.

January 2007 (Current)