National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2

Lift and move

equipment by
means of a forklift

Commissioned by PAMSA

and German Technical Co-Operation

National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2

Lift and move equipment by means of a

forklift
Modules

Topics
Notional Hours
TE208

Understanding the basics of forklift operations

TE208

Driving a forklift without load

TE208

Operating a forklift under normal circumstances

TE208

Operating a forklift under abnormal circumstances

Basics of forklift
operations

16
8

Total Notional Hours 30

Commissioned by PAMSA

P&P2EL

and German Technical Co-Operation

P&P2CR
Practical forklift
operations

National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2

US: 9599

Lift and move equipment by means of a forklift

Critical Cross-field Outcomes

TE208
Understanding the basics of
forklift operation

Identify and solve

problems
Work effectively with
others

Be able to identify the common hazards

associated with the operating of forklifts

Be able to identify the various forklifts and

what loads each can carry

Communicate effectively
Organise and manage
myself and my activities
Collect, analyse, organise
and critically evaluate
information

Understand company policies and procedures

regarding the operation of forklifts

Use science and

technology effectively and
critically

Understand company policies and

procedures regarding stacking and storing

Demonstrate an
understanding of the
world as a set of related
systems

Understand the basic functions and

operations of forklifts

Use mathematics
Learner and societal
development

Commissioned by PAMSA

and German Technical Co-Operation

National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2

Topic Specification: TE208

Execute, test and

evaluate

Analyse, plan and

make decisions

Collect Information

Learning Activities
Use Multi media
Self Study
Plant investigations
Media search

Understanding the basics of forklift operations

Assignment Description

W
H
A
T

Individual or group training. Study

given materials regarding stacking and
storing and the operation of forklifts. A
discussion / demonstration of the
basic functions and operations of a
forklift is facilitated at the machine.

Expert demonstration
Attend lectures
Group Discussions
Educational games
Case studies
List / Tabulate
Develop
recommendations
Job assignment
Make presentation
Complete documents
Draft a report
Complete a
test/questionnaire

HOW
1. Learners are supplied with copies of the
company policies and procedures
regarding stacking and storing as well as
the operation of forklifts
2. Learners list the various forklifts and what
loads each can carry
3. A discussion / demonstration of the basic
functions and operations of forklifts is
facilitated
4. Learners individually undertake an
inspection of the operation of forklifts and
identify all potential hazards
5. Recommendations are made to reduce /
avoid these hazards and the impact of
possible hazards.
6. A short report on the recommendations is
drafted.

Commissioned by PAMSA

Topic assessment criteria

The assessor will observe and confirm
that learners:
Understand the basic functions and
operations of forklifts
Understand company policies and
procedures regarding stacking and storing
Understand company policies and
procedures regarding the operation of
forklifts
Are able to identify the various forklifts
and what loads each can carry
Are able to identify the common hazards
associated with the operating of forklifts

and German Technical Co-Operation

Notional
Hours
4
4

National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2

US: 9599

Lift and move equipment by means of a forklift

Critical Cross-field Outcomes

TE208
Driving a forklift without load

Identify and solve

problems
Work effectively with
others

Be able to shut the forklift down

according to procedure

Be able to do and record

operational checks on the forklift

Be able to operate a forklift without

load according to procedures

Be able to do pre-checks on the

forklift

Be able to identify the functions

and controls of the specific forklift
being used in the area

Communicate effectively
Organise and manage
myself and my activities
Collect, analyse, organise
and critically evaluate
information
Use science and
technology effectively and
critically
Demonstrate an
understanding of the
world as a set of related
systems
Use mathematics

Learner and societal

development
Commissioned by PAMSA

and German Technical Co-Operation

National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2

Topic Specification: TE208

Execute, test and

evaluate

Analyse, plan and

make decisions

Collect Information

Learning Activities
Use Multi media
Self study
Plant investigations
Media search

Driving a forklift without load

Assignment Description

W
H
A
T

Group or individual training sessions

where, through demonstration, the
learner first observes the
implementation of operating
procedures and then implement the
procedures himself under supervision

Expert demonstration
Attend lectures
Group Discussions
Summarise/describe
Case studies
List / Tabulate
Develop
recommendations
Job assignment
Make presentation
Complete documents
Draft a report
Complete a
test/questionnaire

HOW
1. By using relevant checklists and operating
procedures, learners will first observe and
then, under supervision, implement the
following procedures:
identify the functions and controls of the
specific forklift being used in the area
do pre-checks on the forklift
operate a forklift without load according to
procedures
do and record operational checks on the
forklift
Shut the forklift down according to
procedures
2. Complete any relevant pre-check, start-up,
etc. reports as normally required.

Commissioned by PAMSA

Topic assessment criteria

The assessor will observe and confirm
that learners:
Are able to identify the functions and
controls of the specific forklift being used
in the area
Are able to do pre-use checks on the
forklift
Are able to operate a forklift without load
Are able to do and record operational
checks on the forklift
Are able to apply shutting down
procedures

and German Technical Co-Operation

Notional
Hours
2
6

National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2

US: 9599

Lift and move equipment by means of a forklift

Critical Cross-field Outcomes
TE208
Operating a forklift under normal
circumstances
Be able to navigate all normal roads
and demarcated areas within the
work environment with the forklift
carrying a full load

Identify and solve

problems
Work effectively with
others
Communicate effectively
Organise and manage
myself and my activities

Be able to report all accidents and

incidents

Collect, analyse, organise

and critically evaluate
information

Be able to stack material using a

forklift

Use science and

technology effectively and
critically

Be able to move material from one

work station to the next one using a
forklift

Demonstrate an
understanding of the
world as a set of related
systems

Be able to lift and load material using

a forklift

Use mathematics

Learner and societal

development
Commissioned by PAMSA

and German Technical Co-Operation

National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2

Topic Specification: TE208

Execute, test and

evaluate

Analyse, plan and

make decisions

Collect Information

Learning Activities
Use Multi media
Self study
Plant investigations
Media search

Operating a forklift under normal circumstances

Assignment Description

W
H
A
T

Group or individual training sessions

where, through demonstration, the
learner first observes the
implementation of operating
procedures and then implement the
procedures himself under supervision

Expert demonstration
Attend lectures
Group Discussions

HOW
1. By using relevant checklists and operating

Summarise/describe
Case studies
List / Tabulate
Develop
recommendations
Job assignment
Make presentation

Complete documents
Draft a report

2.

Complete a
test/questionnaire

Commissioned by PAMSA

procedures, learners will first observe and

then, under supervision, implement the
following procedures using a forklift:
lift and load material
move material from one work station to
the next one
stack material
navigate all normal roads and demarcated
areas within the work environment with
the forklift carrying a full load
Complete any relevant pre-check, start-up,
accidents and incidents, etc. reports as
normally required.

Topic assessment criteria

The assessor will observe and confirm
that learners:
Are able to lift and load material using a
forklift
Are able to move material from one work
station to the next one using a forklift
Are able to stack material using a forklift
Are able to report all accidents and
incidents
Are able to navigate all normal roads and
demarcated areas within the work
environment with the forklift carrying a full
load

and German Technical Co-Operation

Notional
Hours
16
8

National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2

US: 9599

Lift and move equipment by means of a forklift

Critical Cross-field Outcomes

TE208
Operating a forklift under
abnormal circumstances

Identify and solve

problems
Work effectively with
others

Be able to move material over

abnormal terrain using the forklift

Be able to lift and load abnormal

types of material

Be able to lift and load material under defined

abnormal loading circumstances

Understand the limitations of the forklift and be able to

recognise circumstances under which the forklift can
not be used

Understand the various types of abnormal

circumstances relevant to the workplace

Communicate effectively
Organise and manage
myself and my activities
Collect, analyse, organise
and critically evaluate
information
Use science and
technology effectively and
critically
Demonstrate an
understanding of the
world as a set of related
systems
Use mathematics

Learner and societal

development
Commissioned by PAMSA

and German Technical Co-Operation

National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2

Topic Specification: TE208

Collect Information

Learning Activities
Use Multi media
Self study
Plant investigations
Media search

Assignment Description

W
H
A
T

Expert demonstration

Execute, test and

evaluate

Analyse, plan and

make decisions

1.

Summarise/describe
Case studies

2.

List / Tabulate
Develop
recommendations
Job assignment

3.

Make presentation
Complete documents

Draft a report
Complete a
test/questionnaire

Group or individual training sessions

where, through demonstration, the
learner first observes the
implementation of operating
procedures and then implement the
procedures himself under supervision

Topic assessment criteria

The assessor will observe and confirm
that learners:
Understand the various types of
abnormal circumstances relevant to the
workplace

Understand the limitations of the forklift

and be able to recognise circumstances
Facilitate a discussion with a forklift specialist under which the forklift can not be used
on:
Are able to lift and load material under
the various types of abnormal circumstances defined abnormal loading circumstances
relevant to the workplace
Are able to lift and load abnormal types
the limitations of the forklift
of material
The learner must be shown typical
circumstances under which the forklift can
Are able to move material over abnormal
not be used
terrain using the forklift
By using relevant checklists and operating
procedures, learners will first observe and
then, under supervision, implement the
following procedures using a forklift:
lift and load material under defined abnormal
loading circumstances
lift and load abnormal types of material
move material over abnormal terrain using the
Notional
forklift
Hours
Complete any relevant pre-check, start-up,
accidents and incidents, etc. reports as
8
normally required.

HOW

Attend lectures
Group Discussions

Operating a forklift under abnormal circumstances

4.

Commissioned by PAMSA

and German Technical Co-Operation

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