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Course
Forklift Operator Training
Name
SEF-3001X7
Overall Quality of This Course
★★★★★
Based on 18 student surveys.
Available Classes
    Section Location Begin Date End Date Instructor Price Seats Available/Total Seats
276095 Beltline Education Center 04/05/2023 04/06/2023 J. Flythe $84.00 8/12
276817 Northern Wake Campus 04/19/2023 04/20/2023 J. Flythe $84.00 11/12
Description Course Outline Requirements Intended Audience More Details
Intended Audience
Those interested in a fast paced non-traditionally work week. Those interested in a national credential leading to employment. Warehouse workers, loading dock workers, freight and moving company workers.
Description
This course provides instruction on the operation and maintenance of an industrial forklift and is designed for those individuals that want to obtain or renew their certification. Core topics include forklift design, controls and instrumentation, pre-use inspection, safety awareness, and forklift stability. This course meets the training requirements for related Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. This course is eight (8) hours of training and students are required to attend 100% to be eligible to be credentialed. Students must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver's license.
Course Objectives
  1. know the OSHA regulations along with the operation and maintenance of an industrial forklift.
Outline of Instruction
  1. OSHA REGULATIONS
  2. Lift truck operating principles and design
  3. Pre-shift inspection and preventive maintenance
  4. Worksite inspections
  5. Picking up a load
  6. Delivering a load
  7. Apply lift truck operator safety skills
Contact Hours
8
CEU's
0.8
Industry Standard, State, or National Certification
Yes
Certification
National Safety Council
Website URL
https://www.nsc.org/safety-training/workplace/forklift-training
Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements
  1. OSHA Regulations
  2. Lift truck operating principles and design
  3. Pre-shift inspection and preventive maintenance
  4. Worksite inspections
  5. Picking up a load
  6. Delivering a load
  7. Apply lift truck operator safety skills
CE to CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
Students need to be 18 years or old and have a valid drivers' license.
Text and Supplies Needed
Lift Truck Operator Training Textbook
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
Open bay area
Requirements for Successful Completion of this Course
  1. Attendance 100%
  2. Participation
  3. Work boots
  4. Work gloves
  5. Eye protection
  6. Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), Face Masks
  7. Driver's License
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
National Safety Council
Intended Audience
Those interested in a fast paced non-traditionally work week. Those interested in a national credential leading to employment. Warehouse workers, loading dock workers, freight and moving company workers.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
Forklift Operator
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
Forklift operator is in the Transportation and Material Moving Occupations and there are presently 28 job openings.
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
  • Forklift Operator
Related Courses
  • Certified Forklift Maintenance Technician Part 1 - MNT-3112A7
Course Contact Information
Vocational Training Department
919-866-7221
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