FOP - Forklift Operator Duration One Day Refresher, 3 Days Intermediate, 5 Days Novice Overview Unit Standard 242974 - Operate a counter-balanced lift truck - 7 Credits at NQF Level 3. In order to direct the training, we will need to know if the Forklift is powered by: Diesel Gas Electric and the Load Capacity F1 - Up to 3 ton F2 - Up to 7 ton F3 - Up to 15 ton F4 - Above 15 ton 1. Range of lifting trucks Explain the functionality and capacity Explain the different attachments Discuss industrial and environmental conditions 2. Mechanical appreciation Identify the different components and systems of the lift truck and their functions Identify faults, damage and wear to these components and systems State how to prevent such damage and minimise wear 3. Refuelling Refuel the vehicle Replace the gas cylinder or battery to prescribed standards and safety regulations 4. Inspections Carry out and pre-start inspections Carry out and start-up inspections Carry out and shutdown inspections Conduct of routine maintenance required in terms of manufacturer specifications and relevant legislation to ensure operational fitness Ensure the equipment undergoes scheduled and ad-hoc maintenance Report faulty equipment 5. Safety Use the correct protective clothing and equipment Implement selected mechanisms for the minimising of safety Implement safe freight handling practices Access available support systems and emergency services Operate the lift truck in a working environment applying safety standards 6. Manoeuvring Manoeuvre a Lift truck with and without a load Implement safe freight handling practices (and the necessary precautions) giving cognisance to prevailing conditions 7. Loading and Offloading Load on and off-load cargo with a lift truck Implement safe freight handling practices (and the necessary precautions) giving cognisance to prevailing conditions 8. Stacking Stack cargo loads in the designated areas Implement safe freight handling practices Achieve maximum work performance of lifting equipment and attachments 9. Handling Cargo Implement safe freight handling practices Identify and classify freight Transport, load, off-load and stack all types of cargo