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We provide forklift training in Pretoria services and forklift licenses. Apply and start at any time for accredited and OHSA compliant forklift certification. Our forklift operator training is easy and convenient. Learners operate a forklift by inspecting all parts and understanding their functions. Starting, shutting down, and operating procedures are also taught. Contact us for refresher forklift operator training and on-site training at affordable prices.
Course name: Operate Counter Balance Lift Truck
SAQA US ID: 242974
NQF Level: 03
Credits: 7
Duration: 1 Week (New Operators) Recertification: 4 Hours
License Renewal: 4 Hours
F1: Rated capacity of 3000kg.
F2: Rated capacity of 7000kg.
F3: Rated capacity of 15000kg.
F4: Rated capacity of over 15000kg.
This training program teaches how to operate a forklift (counter-balanced lift truck) safely. The person will be able to conduct pre and post-inspections, handle the loading and storage of freight by using forklift attachments in the required manner. Our forklift training program includes 20% theory and video lessons and 80% practical training.
Forklift operators help to make the stocking process for a company more efficient by helping the company move goods from one area to another. Familiarising yourself with the warehouse’s stocking procedures can help you successfully stock inventory for a company. Forklifts are used to load and unload stock from trucks is an essential skill for a forklift operator. This process can include identifying potential hazards like loose loads, centering the weight of a forklift load as much as possible, and remaining aware of the maximum load weight the forklift can handle. When it matters, don’t forget forklift training in Pretoria
A forklift (also called lift truck, jitney, fork truck, fork hoist, and forklift truck) is a powered industrial truck used to lift and move materials over short distances.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are compulsory OHSA forklift training requirements for safety purposes. Learners joining the OHSA forklift training course will prove competence in communication and mathematical literacy at NQF Level 1. A national ID/passport is required. Your CV is necessary for job assistance. It will be presented to potential employers and recruitment agencies after your forklift operator course. An old copy of the forklift license and certificate of competence is required for the license renewal or refresher course.
Forklift jobs are common in warehouses and factories. Visit various company’s websites to check if they have forklift jobs being advertised. Other job advertising sites include indeed, career24, career junction, and LinkedIn.
For new operators, forklift license price and certification costs are included in the forklift training price. Renewing a forklift license costs between R600 and R1500. It depends on the expiry date and previous experience of the forklift operator.
For new operators, forklift license price and certification costs are included in the forklift training price. Renewing a forklift license costs between R600 and R1500. It depends on the expiry date and previous experience of the forklift operator.
Forklift drivers typically earn around R7000 per month. Driving salaries range from 5,290 ZAR (lowest) to 12000 ZAR (highest)
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No. Forklift refresher training is conducted when operators are found to be operating unsafely, receive a poor evaluation, or when there are changes in the workplace or type of truck. Incompetent operators require another proper forklift training.
It takes between 3 to 5 days for new operators. A forklift is easy to operate since it has only 3 controls.
Yes. You get a certificate of competence which most employers require and a forklift license. No extra fees are required. Contact Wheelset Academy of Machine Operators to get appropriate OHSA compliant forklift certification
Key skills for a forklift operator include: driving the forklift carefully, learning inventory processes, performing forklift daily maintenance checks, safety compliance, stocking. packing, loading, and unloading.
A forklift license expires after 2 years. Visit our nearest forklift school to renew your forklift operator license.
We have branches in multiple locations in South Africa and train all students from Gauteng, Benoni, Boksburg, Brakpan, Carletonville, Germiston, Johannesburg, Krugersdorp, Pretoria, Randburg, Randfontein, Roodepoort, Soweto, Springs, Vanderbijlpark, Vereeniging, Mpumalanga, Emalahleni, Witbank, Nelspruit, Secunda, North West, Klerksdorp, Mahikeng, Mmabatho, Potchefstroom, Rustenburg, Limpopo, Giyani, Lebowakgomo, Musina, Phalaborwa, Polokwane, Seshego, Sibasa, Thabazimbi, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, Empangeni, Ladysmith, Newcastle, Pietermaritzburg, Pinetown, Ulundi, Umlazi, Eastern Cape, Alice, Butterworth, East London, Graaff-Reinet, Grahamstown, King William’s Town, Mthatha, Port Elizabeth, Queenstown, Uitenhage, Zwelitsha, Free State, Bethlehem, Bloemfontein, Jagersfontein, Kroonstad, Odendaalsrus, Parys, Phuthaditjhaba, Sasolburg, Virginia, Welkom, Northern Cape, Kimberley, Kuruman, Port Nolloth, Western Cape, Bellville, Cape Town, Constantia, George, Hopefield, Oudtshoorn, Paarl, Simon’s Town, Stellenbosch, Swellendam, Worcester. Accommodation to students from these locations is available. We provide free job assistance to all our students after the training.
Our school also trains international students from Sub-Saharan African Countries such as Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo (Democratic Republic), Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Réunion, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Western Sahara, Zambia, Zimbabwe.