At Violet Horizon Training Academy, we equip learners with the essential knowledge and skills to operate forklifts safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with South African law.

Our Forklift Operator Training Course is designed for individuals working in warehousing, logistics, construction, and manufacturing who need professional certification to operate lifting equipment.

🧠 Course Overview
Forklift training combines both theoretical and practical components to ensure learners are fully competent and confident in the workplace. The programme aligns with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993) and the Driven Machinery Regulations, 2015 (Regulation 18).

1. Theory Training
Learn the principles of safe forklift operation, including:

Understanding forklift parts, controls, and load charts
Operator duties and legal responsibilities
Daily inspection and maintenance procedures
Safe stacking, de-stacking, and load handling
Risk assessment, hazard awareness, and accident prevention
2. Practical Training
Under the guidance of a qualified and accredited assessor, each learner practices:

Safe maneuvering in confined spaces
Correct loading and unloading
Handling uneven surfaces and obstacles
Emergency stops and stability control
3. Competency Assessment
Learners are evaluated through both written and practical tests, following SAQA Unit Standard 242974 – Operate Counter-Balanced Lift Truck/Forklift.

4. Certification
Upon successful completion, learners receive an accredited competency certificate and operator license, valid for two (2) years in accordance with SETA and SAQA requirements. Refresher training is required before renewal.

📘 Course Details
Duration: 1–3 days (depending on experience level)
Accreditation: TETA / CETA / SAQA aligned
Validity: 2 Years
Entry Requirements: Learners must be at least 18 years old, medically fit, and able to understand English.
Equipment Covered: Counterbalanced forklift (Code F1–F7 as applicable)
🎓 Why Choose Violet Horizon?
Fully accredited and compliant with OHS Act & DMR 2015
Hands-on practical training with real equipment
Experienced and registered assessors
Recognised certification valid across South Africa
Small group sessions for individual attention
🌐 Website Summary (shorter version for your web page box)
Forklift Training Course
Gain the skills and legal certification to operate forklifts safely and professionally. Our accredited course combines theory, hands-on training, and full legal compliance with the OHS Act and Driven Machinery Regulations.
✔ Accredited Certification
✔ Hands-On Practical Sessions
✔ Valid for 2 Years
✔ Nationwide Recognition

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