Level 2 Award in Forklift Truck Operations
The PIMS Level 2 Award in Forklift Truck Operations develops practical competence in inspecting and operating forklift trucks safely across warehouse, construction and industrial environments.The programme cove...
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Program Overview
The PIMS Level 2 Award in Forklift Truck Operations develops practical competence in inspecting and operating forklift trucks safely across warehouse, construction and industrial environments.
The programme covers different forklift types, pre-operational inspections, safe driving, load handling, centre of gravity, stability, load capacity, traffic risks, maintenance awareness and emergency procedures.
What You'll Learn
- Forklift Operations Fundamentals
- Counterbalance Forklifts
- Reach Trucks
- Rough-Terrain Forklifts
- Specialised Forklift Awareness
- Operator Responsibilities
- Pre-Operational Inspection
- Daily Equipment Checks
- Defect Identification
- Safe Driving Techniques
- Site Traffic Awareness
- Load Handling
- Centre of Gravity
- Stability Triangle
- Load Capacity
- Forklift Hazard Identification
- Risk Assessment
- Battery Charging and Fuel Safety
- Preventive Maintenance Awareness
- Emergency Procedures
- Incident Reporting
Empowering professionals with knowledge, practical understanding and stronger workplace skills.
PIMSWho Should Attend?
This PIMS Forklift Truck Operations course is suitable for Forklift Operators, Warehouse Personnel, Logistics Operatives, Construction Workers, Site Supervisors and Safety Personnel.
Key Benefits
After completing the programme, learners should be better prepared 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 & Evaluation
- 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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