In this course, students will learn the safety and operation regulations needed to meet forklift operator competencies. Students will engage in interactive competency-based online activities, including the use of a virtual reality (VR) forklift simulator prior to taking their final practical exam on a sit-down forklift. Students that successfully complete the course will be issued an industry recognized (Overton) Operators License.
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge or skills:
- Demonstrate understanding of forklift safety regulations
- Perform pre and post forklift operation safety checks
- Demonstrate ability to safely operate and shutdown a forklift virtually and physically
- Obtain a forklift operator license
Institutional Outcomes
IO3 Human Relations/Workplace Skills: Students will be able to demonstrate teamwork, ethics, safety awareness, and/or workplace specific skills.
Course Content Outline
- Forklift Operation Safety
- Operations Manual
- Regulations
- Forklift Simulation
- Practical Evaluation
- Assess forklift condition (pre-check)
- Skills checkoff
- Shutdown (post-check)