Forklift driver course (T4)

The Working Environment Act requires that forklift drivers undergo courses with theoretical and practical training. Education pays off, as trained forklift drivers reduce the risk of injuries and accidents to people, goods and buildings. In addition, employees with a forklift driver's license are more productive.

This course package includes:

Module 1.1 - Work environment, responsibility and consequences (joint theory with test)

Module 2.2 - Subject/theory with test

Module 3.2 - Subject/practical use

Module 4.2 - Driving/practice with test

Duration:

Module 1.1 - 8 hours

Module 2.2 - 14 hours

Module 3.2 - 6 hours

Module 4.2 - 14 hours

Purpose:

The purpose of the training is to provide the forklift driver with good theoretical and practical basic training in the safe use of forklifts, so that accidents and incidents in connection with forklift driving are avoided. The training shall give the candidate a practical understanding of the principles of the forklift's construction, operation, driving style, load diagram and safety equipment. The basic training shall also include important control points on forklifts.

The following topics will be reviewed, among others:

• Laws and regulations
• Working environment, responsibility and consequences
• External environment
• Safety regulations
• Forklift types with attachments and their applications
• Truck accidents
• Truck construction and operation
• Function and operation of the main components
• Control and reporting
• Stability
• Cargo handling and understanding of loading diagrams
• Usage and safety regulations
• Applications and operation
• Driving technique

Target group:

Workers who will drive forklifts.

Requirements for prior knowledge:

No.