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Course details and registration information
Course
Certified Forklift Maintenance Technician Part 1
Name
MNT-3112A7
Available Classes
Not currently offered.
Intended Audience
Those individuals that are interested in or are in the mechanic field, gasoline and/or diesel engine repair, small engine repair or heavy equipment repair.
Description
The Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) credentialing system leading to a CFT covers core competency areas, as defined by MSSC’s industry-led, nationally validated skills standards for higher skilled, front-line material handling workers working to maintain, repair, and service forklifts. This credentialing class is broken up into two parts. Students will take part 1 which will include and online course and assessment. It is necessary to pass that assessment to continue to Part 2. Additionally, student will be trained in Part 1 in a face-to-face class on becoming a certified forklift operator, through the National Safety Council (NSC). After passing the assessment to the online class, students will take Part 2, which is a hands-on training, applying the content of the online portion of the class.
Course Objectives
- be able to have increased productivity and competitiveness. This course covers core competency areas for front-line material handling workers to maintain, repair, operate and service forklift,. Skills include operator orientation, engines, hydraulics, attachments, transmissions and electrical system. Course prepares students to sit for the Certified Forklift Technician (CFT) credential and prepares students to be a lift truck operator.
Outline of Instruction
- Define Safety Responsibilities
- Define Practicing Safety in the Workplace
- Explain Types of PPE
- Explain Hazardous Materials Standards
- Explain Hazardous Material Handling and Storage
- Define Machine Safety
- Explain Work Area Safety
- Define Material Handling Safety
- Explain Fire and Electrical Safety
- Explain Emergency and Accident Response
- Define Gasoline and LPG Fuel Systems
- Explain front Drive Axle and Differential
- Identify Basic Engines
- Explain Brake Systems
- Describe Oil Cooled Wet Disc Brakes
- Describe cooling systems
- Explain Steering Systems
- Describe Transmissions
- Review Masts
- Define Basic Attachments for Lift Trucks
- Describe AC Motors
- Describe Motors and Magnetism
- Describe How to use Meters for Testing Electrical Circuits and Components
- Describe IC Electrical Systems
- Describe an Introduction to CANbus
- Define Batteries
- Identify Industrial Batteries
- Review OSHA Regulations
- Review Lift Truck Design and Operation Principles
- Demonstrate Pre-Shift Safety Inspection and Preventive Maintenance
- Demonstrate worksite Inspections
- Demonstrate picking up a load
- Demonstrate delivering a load
- Define and apply lift truck operator skills
Contact Hours
96
CEU's
9.6
Industry Standard, State, or National Certification
Yes
Certification
National Safety Council (NSC)
Website URL
https://www.nsc.org/
Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements
- Forklift Training for Lift Truck Operators
CE to CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
MSSC strongly recommends that individuals be at the 8th grade level of math and 9th grade level of English before attempting MSSC courses and assessments.
Text and Supplies Needed
Electronic device with internet service to complete online classwork, cut resistant gloves, goggles, safety shoes, personal protection equipment (PPE)
FORKLIFT/LIFT TRUCK PARTICIPANT KIT
FORKLIFT/LIFT TRUCK PARTICIPANT KIT
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
Bay/Shop Area
Requirements for Successful Completion of this Course
- Attendance 90% or above
- Participation
- Completing and passing the assessment to the online portion of the class to be eligible to register for part 2.
- Passing the Lift Truck Operators assessment to receive credential
- Students must arrive on time on testing day. Students will not be allowed into the classroom after the test begins. NO makeup testing date will be offered.
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
National Safety Council (NSC)
Intended Audience
Those individuals that are interested in or are in the mechanic field, gasoline and/or diesel engine repair, small engine repair or heavy equipment repair.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
Field Service Technician (Forklift)
Forklift Operators
Forklift Operators
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
https://www.onetonline.org
http://www.nclive.org/browse/career-jobs
http://www.nclive.org/browse/career-jobs
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
- Auto Mechanic
- Heavy Equipment Mechanic
- Small Engine Mechanic
- Auto Service Technician
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