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Forklift Operations & Maintenance

Wake Tech’s non-degree Forklift Operator Training course will prepare you for an in-demand career field. Become a Certified Forklift Operator and gain skills in the maintenance of an industrial forklift.

Core topics include forklift design, controls and instrumentation, pre-use inspection, safety awareness and forklift stability.

Forklift Training Courses

Forklift Operator Training

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

know the OSHA regulations along with the operation and maintenance of an industrial forklift.


Outline of Instruction

OSHA REGULATIONS

Lift truck operating principles and design

Pre-shift inspection and preventive maintenance

Worksite inspections

Picking up a load

Delivering a load

Apply lift truck operator safety skills


Contact Hours

8

CEUs

Yes

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

National Safety Council

Website

https://www.nsc.org/

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

Forklift Operators Certificate


CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Students need to be 18 years or old and have a valid drivers' license.

Learning Supplies Needed

Lift Truck Operator Training Textbook- Book is provided on day one of class

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

Open bay area

Requirements for Successful Completion

100% attendance
Work boots,Work Gloves,Eye protection,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

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Paige Kearns
919-866-5257
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
329633 08/08/26 - 08/08/26 Southern Wake Campus 90.00 5 Register
334284 08/22/26 - 08/22/26 Southern Wake Campus 90.00 10 Register
334283 09/05/26 - 09/05/26 Southern Wake Campus 90.00 10 Register

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