Operate Heavy Forklift Truck (OHFL) 

For Whom

The “Operate Heavy Forklift Truck” course is suitable for aspiring and experienced individuals who are required to operate heavy forklift trucks as part of their work duties in warehouses, factories, ports, shipyards, construction sites, logistics centres, and other industrial workplaces where heavy loads are handled.

Entry Requirement

Learners must be above 18 years of age and are assumed to:

• Holding a valid forklift driving license

• Above 18 years of age

• Safety shoes and proper attire (no singlet/ shorts/ Bermudas) are COMPULSORY for all

Course Overview

The “Operate Heavy Forklift Truck” course is designed to equip participants with the essential knowledge and practical skills to operate heavy forklift trucks safely and efficiently in industrial environments. Upon completion of the course, learners will be competent in selecting appropriate heavy forklift trucks, conducting pre-operational checks, performing risk assessments, identifying workplace hazards, handling heavy and oversized loads, operating forklifts safely under varying ground and load conditions, and carrying out post-operation procedures in compliance with workplace safety and operational requirements.

Course Content

• Types of forklifts and their load capacities

• Parts of forklift and their functions

• Workplace safety and health code of practice relating to forklift practice

• Protecting loads from damage during documentation

• Reporting procedures if work preparation is not completed

• Main parts of forklifts to be inspected

• Constituents of each main part of forklift to be inspected

• Safety precautions in inspecting forklift

• Cargo handling symbols

• Forklift stability

• Operating procedures for different types of loads

• Safety precautions in lifting potentially hazardous loads

• Operating procedures for different types of terrains and confined spaces

• Workplace safety and health code of practice relating to forklift operations

• Procedures of reporting unsafe/unauthorised forklift practices

• Procedures relating to parking of forklift

• Handover procedures of forklift

Course Duration

• 8 Hours, including 1 Hour 15 Minutes of assessment for new training course

• 4 Hours, including 1 Hour 15 Minutes of assessment for refresher training course

Teaching Methodology

Face-to-face classroom teaching with practical hands-on training

Course Attendance

Minimum 100% attendance is required

Assessment Method

• Written Assessment / MCQ

• Practical Performance Assessment

Course Fee

• S$500.00 – New Training Course

• S$250.00 – Refresher Training Course

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course and assessment, participants will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement endorsed by SG Safe Pte Ltd.

• E-certificate available

• Results will be released at the end of the course

• Certificates will be issued to competent learners based on the Assessor’s assessment outcome