Forklift Training FAQs

FORKLIFT TRAINING FAQS

Answers to forklift training and license faqs are provided in this post. Contact us for accredited forklift licenses and certificates.

Are you the best forklift driving school?

Yes, we are among the best forklift schools. We give you enough time to practice on the machine. Our school has secure and conducive accommodation facilities for students from far.

Are you accredited?

Yes, we are accredited by both CETA and TETA and also registered by the department of labor. All learning materials are approved and SAQA aligned.

Do you offer accommodation?

Our school has secure and conducive accommodation facilities for students from far.

What is the role of the forklift driver?

Forklift drivers are required to move or stack different products or materials within the factory.

How do I become a forklift licensed driver?

Apply to start the training in our school. Our accredited and professional assessors will evaluate you to determine whether you are competent and give you a license when you pass the assessment.

How much is forklift training and license?

The forklift license price ranges from R1200 to R6000. Prices vary depending on the type of license or capacity of the forklift. Please contact us for the quotation.

Do you have onsite training?

Yes, we also train employees in various companies. Please provide a functioning forklift that our instructors will use at your site.

How long does forklift license renewal take?

It usually takes 1 day

How long does forklift training take?

Forklift training takes 1 week.

Do you offer job assistance?

Yes, we assist our students to look for jobs. We give them recommendation letters, teach them how to write good CVs, and submit their qualifications to various recruitment agents.

What is the forklift salary in South Africa?

The average forklift driver's salary in South Africa ranges from R6000 and R10000.

What is taught in a forklift training course?

Expect to learn the following: Types of lift trucks, parts, and functions of a lift truck, principles of operation, forklift safety, daily checks, refueling or changing batteries, mechanical appreciation, logbooks, load recognition, and practical forklift operation.

Asking the right questions at the beginning, middle, and end of your forklift buying or ownership experience is key to maximizing safety, uptime, and ROI. At forklift training PTA, we understand how difficult it can be to get answers or to find someone who has them. That’s why our industry-leading dealers are there with you during every step of your ownership, whether you’re looking to become one or are a seasoned veteran. It’s part of the Toyota 360 Support promise, and it’s one of the reasons we’re North America’s leading forklift distributor. To get you started, here’s a list of forklift faq’s and their answers.

How should I know which forklift I need?

You’re right in asking this question because having the right forklift for your application and work environment is imperative for safety and productivity. And, the line of Toyota Forklifts is extensive. If you don’t know which forklift you need, don’t worry. Every Toyota Forklift dealer has salespeople on staff who are qualified to do a site survey at your location. The site survey will identify the forklift, or forklifts, that will be best for you and your business based on your unique needs. To get started, try our Find-A-Forklift tool.

What attachments can I add to my forklift?

It is important that you purchase your forklift attachment from the forklift manufacturer and that the manufacturer installs the attachment too. Toyota offers a number of forklift attachments for various applications. However, it’s important to know that adding attachments to your forklift can, and likely will, change the capacity rating. Anytime attachments are added to a forklift, the data plate should be updated to reflect the change in capacity rating.

How often does my forklift need maintenance?

Your best bet is to sign up for a planned maintenance agreement when you purchase your Toyota Forklift. A planned maintenance agreement ensures that your forklift will be maintained at the proper times by a qualified Toyota Technician.

Does it really matter which replacement parts I put on my forklift?

The truth is, yes. Your Toyota Forklift came complete with all Genuine Parts. If you start putting will-fit parts on your Toyota Forklift, you’re really compromising its durability and long-term value.

Where can I get certified to operate a forklift?

Contact your local Toyota Forklift dealer. Many Toyota Forklift dealers offer training of their own, but if the dealer nearest you does not, they will be able to point you in the right direction of effective forklift operator training.

If I get trained to operate a forklift once, am I certified forever?

No. According to OSHA, when you get certified to operate a forklift, you’re only certified until:

• • You’ve been observed operating the forklift in an unsafe manner.

• • You’ve been involved in an accident or near-miss accident.

• • You have received an evaluation that revels you were not operating the forklift safely.

• • You are assigned to drive a different forklift than you were originally trained on.

• • A workplace condition changes that could affect safe operation of the forklift.

When should I replace my forklift?

We talk a lot about useful versus economic life and that’s because knowing the difference is important to you and your bottom line. Your forklift could be useful for a lot longer than it is economical, but it’s best to replace when it starts costing you money.

How can I buy a forklift?

When it comes to new forklifts, you have three options. You can rent, lease, or buy. Of course, you can also purchase a used forklift, but you need to be sure the person or place you’re purchasing from is reputable because forklift malfunctions can be very dangerous.

For more information about Toyota forklifts or to request a quote, please contact your locally authorized Dealer.

Forklift Training Daily FAQs

What is a forklift?

A forklift (also called lift truck, jitney, fork truck, fork hoist, and forklift truck) is a powered industrial truck used to lift and move materials over short distances.

What is the current forklift operator salary in South Africa?

Forklift drivers typically earn around R7000 per month. Driving salaries range from 5,290 ZAR (lowest) to 12000 ZAR (highest)

Which requirements are required for forklift training?

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are compulsory OHSA forklift training requirements for safety purposes. Learners joining the OHSA forklift training course will prove competence in communication and mathematical literacy at NQF Level 1. A national ID/passport is required. Your CV is necessary for job assistance. It will be presented to potential employers and recruitment agencies after your forklift operator course. An old copy of the forklift license and certificate of competence is required for the license renewal or refresher course.

Is annual OSHA forklift driver training required?

No. Forklift refresher training is conducted when operators are found to be operating unsafely, receive a poor evaluation, or when there are changes in the workplace or type of truck. Incompetent operators require another proper forklift training.

Where do I find forklift jobs?

Forklift jobs are common in warehouses and factories. Visit various company’s websites to check if they have forklift jobs being advertised. Other job advertising sites include indeed, career24, career junction, and LinkedIn.

Do I get a certificate and forklift license after training?

Yes. You get a certificate of competence which most employers require and a forklift license. No extra fees are required. Contact Wheelset Academy of Machine Operators to get appropriate OHSA compliant forklift certification

How long does a forklift license take to expire?

A forklift license expires after 2 years. Visit our nearest forklift school to renew your forklift operator license.

Do you offer job assistance?

Our forklift school provides free job assistance, CV writing skills, job search techniques. We encourage employers to contact us for enthusiastic and reliable reach stacker drivers. We encourage learners to signup on job advertising sites such as indeed, career24, career junction, and Linkedin for daily or weekly job notifications.

How much does a forklift license cost?

For new operators, forklift license price and certification costs are included in the forklift training price. Renewing a forklift license costs between R600 and R1500. It depends on the expiry date and previous experience of the forklift operator.

What are the key forklift operator skills?

Key skills for a forklift operator include: driving the forklift carefully, learning inventory processes, performing forklift daily maintenance checks, safety compliance, and stocking. packing, loading, and unloading.

Are you looking for a forklift education center near you? 

We have branches in multiple locations in South Africa and train all students from Gauteng, Benoni, Boksburg, Brakpan, Carletonville, Germiston, Johannesburg, Krugersdorp, Pretoria, Randburg, Randfontein, Roodepoort, Soweto, Springs, Vanderbijlpark, Vereeniging, Mpumalanga, Emalahleni, Witbank, Nelspruit, Secunda, North West, Klerksdorp, Mahikeng, Mmabatho, Potchefstroom, Rustenburg, Limpopo, Giyani, Lebowakgomo, Musina, Phalaborwa, Polokwane, Seshego, Sibasa, Thabazimbi, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, Empangeni, Ladysmith, Newcastle, Pietermaritzburg, Pinetown, Ulundi, Umlazi, Eastern Cape, Alice, Butterworth, East London, Graaff-Reinet, Grahamstown, King William’s Town, Mthatha, Port Elizabeth, Queenstown, Uitenhage, Zwelitsha, Free State, Bethlehem, Bloemfontein, Jagersfontein, Kroonstad, Odendaalsrus, Parys, Phuthaditjhaba, Sasolburg, Virginia, Welkom, Northern Cape, Kimberley, Kuruman, Port Nolloth, Western Cape, Bellville, Cape Town, Constantia, George, Hopefield, Oudtshoorn, Paarl, Simon’s Town, Stellenbosch, Swellendam, Worcester. Accommodation to students from these locations is available. We provide free job assistance to all our students after the training.

International Forklift Truck Training School

Our school also trains international students from Sub-Saharan African Countries such as Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo (Democratic Republic), Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Réunion, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Western Sahara, Zambia, Zimbabwe.