Counterbalanced Lift Truck F3 Driver

Master the skills needed to operate a Counterbalanced Lift Truck F3 with this QCTO-accredited skills programme. This course equips learners with essential safety, operational, and load-handling techniques for lifting, lowering, storing, and retrieving heavy loads up to 15,000 kg.
Counterbalanced Lift Truck F3 Driver
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Course Overview

The Counterbalanced Lift Truck F3 Driver skills programme is designed to prepare learners for safe and effective lift truck operation in industrial and warehouse settings. Learners will develop an understanding of high-risk operational environments, the physics of momentum, and essential communication skills for working in noisy industrial environments.

This programme consists of six knowledge modules and five practical modules, completed over 25 days.

Entry Requirements

To enroll, learners must meet the following criteria:

  • NQF Level 2 qualification with Mathematical Literacy

  • At least 18 years old, in accordance with legal regulations:

    • Driven Machinery Regulations (DMR) No. R. 540, 2015

    • National Code of Practice for Lifting Machine Drivers No. 539, 2015

    • Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993)

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Skills you'll gain

  • Conduct Counterbalanced Lift Truck F3 pre-start and start up checks
  • Move and position loads with a Counterbalanced Lift Truck F3
  • Refuel/energise, park and shut down a Counterbalanced Lift Truck F3
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Outcome

You will earn a QCTO-accredited Occupational Certificate

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