Forklift Truck Operator Assessment
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The Order Picking Forklift Truck operator assessment is conducted in line with the
National Certificate of Competency Assessment Instrument for Order Picking Forklift Trucks,
June 1995.
The assessment will involve the following processes:
Administration
The applicant MUST provide the following information prior to the commencement of the assessment:
Records of
Training - Operator Logbook.
Theory Assessment
A full operator assessment consists of 18 questions and can take up to 45 minutes to complete. To satisfy the requirements for competency the applicant must correctly answer all critical questions and a minimum of 75% of non-critical questions for each unit.
The assessment is broken up into the following units:
* Unit 1.2 consists of 2 Critical questions and 5 non-critical questions.
* Unit 2.1 consists of 2 critical questions and 6 non-critical questions.
* Unit 3.1 consists of no critical question and 2 non-critical questions.
* Unit 3.2 consists of no critical question and 1 non-critical questions.
Practical Assessment
Unit ONE : Conduct routine checks
The operator is asked to carry out a complete routine check on the order picking
forklift
truck in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
The operator inspects the site and plans the work. All hazards are identified where applicable.
The operator conducts pre-operational and post start-up checks in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications/operating manual.
Unit TWO : Shifting the load
The operator is asked to move various loads, pick up and placement of loads
from low, medium and high level racking.
Unit THREE : Shut down equipment
The operator is asked to shut down the equipment.
Unit FOUR : Secure site
The operator is asked to secure the site.