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Level 2 Award in Forklift Truck Operations

The Level 2 Award in Forklift Truck Operations offered by OXQUAL develops practical competence in inspecting and operating forklift trucks safely in warehouses, construction sites and industrial environments. The programme covers equipment types, load handling, stability, pre-use...

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About this qualification

The Level 2 Award in Forklift Truck Operations offered by OXQUAL develops practical competence in inspecting and operating forklift trucks safely in warehouses, construction sites and industrial environments. The programme covers equipment types, load handling, stability, pre-use inspection, hazard control, maintenance and emergency procedures.

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Curriculum

What you'll cover

Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:

  1. Forklift Operations Fundamentals
  2. Counterbalance Forklifts
  3. Reach Trucks
  4. Rough-Terrain Forklifts
  5. Specialised Forklift Awareness
  6. Operator Responsibilities
  7. Pre-Operational Inspection
  8. Daily Equipment Checks
  9. Defect Identification
  10. Safe Driving Techniques
  11. Site Traffic Awareness
  12. Load Handling
  13. Centre of Gravity
  14. Stability Triangle
  15. Load Capacity
  16. Forklift Hazard Identification
  17. Risk Assessment
  18. Battery Charging and Fuel Safety
  19. Preventive Maintenance Awareness
  20. Emergency Procedures
  21. Incident Reporting
Who this qualification is designed for
Audience
Audience

Who it's designed for

This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:

  • Forklift Operators
  • Warehouse Personnel
  • Logistics Operatives
  • Construction Workers
  • Site Supervisors
  • Safety Personnel
Benefits of this qualification
Benefits
Benefits

What you'll gain

Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:

  • Develop safe forklift-operating competence.
  • Improve pre-use inspection skills.
  • Strengthen load-handling knowledge.
  • Develop stability and capacity awareness.
  • Improve workplace hazard recognition.
  • Strengthen emergency-response practices.
Assessment

How this qualification is assessed

The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.

  • Assessment Type: Written examination, practical forklift-operation project and viva.
  • Format: Multiple-choice questions, applied case studies, hands-on forklift-driving project and oral defence.
  • Total Questions: 60 theory questions plus 1 practical project and 1 viva.
  • Passing Score: 70%.
  • Duration: 4–6 weeks (80–100 hours total).
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