🚧 Forklift Operator Training

Duration: 4 Weeks Format: 50% Theory | 50% Practical Institution: PBev Mining & Engineering Training Institute Location: IPT Traffic Light, Tanoso, Kumasi Contact: info@pbevminingtraining.com | +233 24 497 4539

🎯 Course Objectives

Participants will learn to:

• Safely operate various types of forklifts (counterbalance, reach trucks, pallet jacks)

• Conduct pre-shift inspections and basic maintenance

• Navigate tight spaces and load/unload materials safely

• Comply with OSHA-equivalent safety standards and site protocols

👥 Target Audience

• Warehouse and logistics personnel

• Construction and industrial workers

• Safety officers and supervisors

• New entrants seeking forklift certification

📚 Week-by-Week Curriculum

Week 1: Fundamentals & Safety

• Types of forklifts and their applications

• Operator roles and legal responsibilities

• Workplace hazards and risk mitigation

• PPE and safety signage

Week 2: Inspection & Maintenance

• Daily checklists and visual inspections

• Battery care and refueling safety

• Fork alignment and hydraulic systems

• Reporting faults and service logs

Week 3: Operating Techniques

• Starting, maneuvering, and parking

• Load balancing and stacking

• Navigating ramps, aisles, and docks

• Emergency stop and shutdown procedures

Week 4: Assessment & Certification

• Written theory exam

• Practical driving test

• Safety simulation

• Final evaluation and feedback

🧪 Assessment Criteria

Successful candidates receive a PBev Forklift Operator Certificate, valid for 3 years.

📝 Enrollment & Requirements

• Minimum age: 18

• Valid ID and medical clearance

• Basic literacy and numeracy

• Safety boots at a cost (provided if needed)