Operate Forklift without Class 3 License

Course Overview

This Competency Unit specifies the skills and knowledge required by people to operate in the trade pertaining to operate forklift in the manufacturing / logistics industry in a WSQ Level 1 operation.

Entry Requirement

Learners are assumed to

• Be able to interpret work instructions and technical infor­mation.
• WPLN 3

Target Audience

This course aims to provide people already working or wishing to enter the generic manufacturing industry with the skills and knowledge required to operate forklift. The Competency unit would be appropriate for people with job title such as Forklift driver.

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

Medium of Instruction: English, Tamil, Bangladeshi, Mandarin

Teaching Methodology: Face to face classroom and practical teaching

Learning Environment: Our ergonomically designed classrooms are fully air-conditioned, equipped with 

whiteboards; audio/video equipment and free wi-fi.

Class Size: Minimum 4 Maximum 20

Facilitator/Learner Ratio: 1:20 for Theory Lesson & Assessment | 1:1 for Practical Lesson & Assessment 

(Group of 5 trainees to 1 Forklift/Trainer)

Course Attendance Minimum: 100% attendance

Assessment Advice: E-MCQ Assessment / Practical Performance

Funding & Claims

1. Skills future credit/funding available

SFC:

           -All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can us their $500 Skill Future Credit from the government to pay for a wide range of approved skills-related courses. visit the Skills Future Credit website (www.skillsfuture.sg/credit) to choose from the courses available on the Training Exchange course directory

Mandatory adoption of e-attendance via Sing Pass from 1 October 2023: As per the SSG regulation we are introducing “e-attendance via Sing Pass,” for participants applying for funding. To ensure a smooth process, please verify your Sing Pass app access before attending the course. Kindly note that manual attendance submissions will not be accepted for funding invoices. Thank you for your cooperation.

Skills Future Singapore Hotline: For enquiries relating to skills, training and portal issues, please contact Skills Future Singapore at 6785 5785

Certifications

Based on the successful completion of the course and assessment, a card of achievement endorsed by EFG Training Services Private Ltd a Statement of Attainment (SOA) will be awarded by Skills Future Singapore Agency (SSG) will be awarded to the trainee. E-cert available. Certificates Cards shall be endorsed by EFG Training Services Private Ltd and issued to participants at the end of course.