Skagit Valley College

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 Course Title:   Industrial Forklift Training

 Title Abbreviation:   INDUSTRIAL FORKLIFT TRNG

 Department:    APPRC

 Course #:    13

 Credits:    1

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    1

 CIP:    460201

 EPC:    745

 REV:    2018


 Course Description  

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  

None

Additional Course Details

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 11

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0


Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Supplementary Elective  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Other Institution Equivalencies Table
Institution Course # Remarks
N/A

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 lift trucks. List the items and functions to check when inspecting a lift truck.
  3. Identify & demonstrate the safe operation guidelines for picking up, moving, and setting down loads.
  4. Identify general maintenance tasks for lift trucks.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

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

Course Contents

  1. List the categories or �classes� of lift trucks. Various attachments for lift trucks with their applications.
  2. Standard hand signals used for lift trucks. Items and functions to check when inspecting a lift truck.
  3. Safe operation guidelines for picking up, moving, and setting down loads. General maintenance tasks for lift trucks.