Level 2 Award in Forklift Truck Operations
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HiQual UK delivers the Level 2 Award in Forklift Truck Operations, designed for operatives and supervisors responsible for safe forklift use in warehouses, construction sites, and industrial environments. The program emphasizes equipment handling, load management, safety compliance, and inspection protocols. Participants will gain the competence to operate forklifts safely, conduct inspections, and maintain audit‑ready documentation.
Qualification Details
| Qualification Title | Level 2 Award in Forklift Truck Operations |
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| Total Credits | 10 |
| Guided Learning Hours | 30 |
| Qualification Time | 100 |
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Introduction to Forklift Truck Operations Scope, importance, and applications of forklifts in industry.
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Regulations and Standards for Forklift Safety OSHA, HSE, ISO 45001, and BS EN 1459 compliance requirements.
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Types of Forklift Trucks and Their Applications Counterbalance, reach trucks, rough terrain, and specialized forklifts.
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Pre‑Operational Inspection Procedures Daily checks, defect identification, and compliance verification.
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Safe Operating Practices for Forklift Trucks Driving techniques, load handling, hazard control, and site safety.
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Load Handling and Stability Principles Center of gravity, load charts, and stability triangle concepts.
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Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification Identifying unsafe practices, environmental risks, and equipment hazards.
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Maintenance and Storage of Forklift Trucks Preventive maintenance, safe fueling/charging, and storage protocols.
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Emergency Procedures in Forklift Operations Accident response, fire safety, and incident documentation.
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Audit‑Ready Documentation and Compliance Preparing inspection records, compliance reports, and certification readiness.
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Builds competence in safe forklift operation and inspection
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Enhances compliance with OSHA, HSE, ISO, and BS EN standards
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Strengthens skills in load handling, hazard identification, and emergency response
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Provides tools for audit‑ready documentation and continual improvement
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Offers recognized certification to support careers in logistics, warehouse management, and industrial safety consultancy
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Forklift operators and warehouse staff
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Site supervisors and safety officers
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QA/QC inspectors in logistics and industrial projects
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Individuals progressing from Workplace Safety Level I (WSAF‑111) or equivalent qualifications
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Assessment Type: Written exam + practical forklift operation project + viva
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Format: MCQs, applied case studies, hands‑on forklift driving project, and oral defense
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Total Questions: 60 theory + 1 practical project + 1 viva
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Passing Score: 70%
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Duration: 4–6 weeks (80–100 hours total)
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Certification: Level 2 Award in Forklift Truck Operations (FLTO)
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