WSQ Operate Forklift
This is a specialised WSQ Level 1 course and candidate will attain a Statement of Attainment (SOA) in Operate Forklift in Manufacturing / Logistics Industry for Generic Manufacturing Skills WSQ after successfully completing the course.
For whom
This course aims to provide people already working or wishing to enter the generic manufacturing industry with the skills and knowledge required to operate forklift. The course would be appropriate for people with job titles such as Forklift Driver, Warehouse Storekeeper, Warehouse Assistant, Transport Operator, Logistics Coordinator, Dispatch Operator, etc.
Successful completion of this course is a requirement for individuals who want to operate the forklift.
Course overview
Learners will be able to acquire the skills and knowledge to safely operate forklift in the manufacturing / logistics industry in a WSQ Level 1 operation.
This course includes the following elements (i.e. Learning Outcomes):
- Prepare to carry out forklift operations
- Inspect forklift
- Carry out forklift operations
- Reinstate and handover forklift
Mode of course: Instructor-led*, conducted in English only
* In event of exigencies, virtual learning will be offered as alternative for theory portion of course. Practical lessons will continue as in person.
Mode of assessment: Written & Practical Test
Please note that a competency-based assessment will be conducted at the end of the Theory and Practical segments respectively.
Learners who pass the required assessment criteria will be deemed as 'Competent' and obtain a SOA from SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG). Learners who fail to attain the required assessment criteria will be deemed as 'Not Yet Competent (NYC)'.
Basic entry requirements
Learners are assumed to be:
- At least 18 years of age**
- Singaporeans, Permanent Residents or Holders of valid employment pass / work permit.
- Able to listen and speak English at a proficiency level equivalent to the Employability Skills System (ESS) level 3 or equivalent
- Able to read and write English at a proficiency level equivalent to ESS level 3; and
- Able to process numbers at a proficiency level equivalent to ESS level 3
- Physically and mentally fit for the training without any handicaps.
- Able to interpret work instructions and technical information.
- Able to commit 100% attendance.
**Those 60 years and above must produce a medical certificate of physical fitness.
Additional Details
Course title | WSQ Operate Forklift (3 days) | WSQ Operate Forklift (5 days) |
Additional requirement | Valid LTA Class 3 driving license | NIL |
Course duration | 22 hrs | 40 hrs |
Course structure | 8 hours of theory 14 hours of practical^ | 8 hours of theory 32 hours of practical^ |
Course fee | S$422.65 (9% GST incld.)# | S$580.65 (9% GST incld.)# |
^Learners are required to wear their safety shoes/boots for practical lessons.
#This course is applicable for SkillsFuture Funding up to 70%.
From 1 Jan 2022, SkillsFuture course funding will be revised to a baseline of 50% subsidy, with an additional 20% subsidy (up to 70% subsidy) for SMEs and Mid-career individuals (Singapore citizens above 40 years old) . Do note that the funding amount advised is not final and is subject to changes.
If you are a Singaporean aged 25 and above, you can choose to use your SkillsFuture Credit to offset the payment for this course. Visit the SkillsFuture Credit website www.skillsfuture.sg/credit to choose from the wide range of approved skills-related courses available on the SkillsFuture Credit course directory.