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 Department:    APPRC

 Course #:    26

 Credits:    2

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    2

 CIP:    460201

 EPC:    745

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Covers Industrial and Rough Terrain fork trucks in accordance with CFR 1910.178, ANSI standards (B56.1-1969) and ASME (B56.6-1992). The term �rough terrain� is usually applied to forklifts used at construction sites, lumberyards, or other outside areas where the ground has not been improved for use by conventional vehicles. Become familiar with the basic inspection and operation practices and procedures for Class 7 rough terrain forklifts. A 3-year UBC qualification card will be issued upon successful completion. Also designed to assist in acquiring the basic inspection and operation practices and procedures for industrial lift trucks; specifically, internal combustion engine forklifts with solid, cushion, or pneumatic tires. A 3-year UBC qualification card will be issued upon successful completion.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: None.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 22

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Supplementary Elective  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Correctly list the categories or �classes� of lift trucks. Identify & describe the various attachments for lift trucks with their applications.
2. Identify standard hand signals used for rough terrain forklifts. List the items and functions to check when inspecting a rough terrain forklift.
3. Identify & demonstrate the safe operation guidelines for picking up, moving, and setting down loads with a rough terrain forklift.
4. Identify general maintenance tasks for rough terrain forklift Correctly list the categories or �classes� of lift trucks.
5. Identify & describe the various attachments for lift trucks with their applications. Identify standard hand signals used for lift trucks.
6. List the items and functions to check when inspecting a lift truck. Identify general maintenance tasks for lift trucks.
7. Identify & demonstrate the safe operation guidelines for picking up, moving, and setting down loads.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Categories or �classes� of lift trucks. Various attachments for lift trucks with their applications.
2. Standard hand signals used for rough terrain forklifts. Items and functions to check when inspecting a rough terrain forklift.
3. Safe operation guidelines for picking up, moving, and setting down loads with a rough terrain forklift.
4. General maintenance tasks for rough terrain forklift. Categories or �classes� of lift trucks.
5. Various attachments for lift trucks with their applications. Standard hand signals used for lift trucks.
6. Items and functions to check when inspecting a lift truck. Safe operation guidelines for picking up, moving, and setting down loads.
7. General maintenance tasks for lift trucks.