CITY AND GUILDS LEVEL 2

City and Guilds Forklift Units Revision Hub

Use this page to revise the exact units from your City and Guilds Forklift document before theory and practical assessment.

Pre-use Forklift Checks Revision starter
Telehandler activity image for forklift checks
Choose the correct pre-use checks for each area

Select all the correct items for each section. Then press Check answers to reveal the right choices.

1️⃣ Front Tyre

Select the four correct checks.






2️⃣ Forks

Select the four correct checks.






3️⃣ Cab

Select the four correct checks.






4️⃣ Hydraulic Hoses

Select the four correct checks.






5️⃣ Beacon & Lights

Select the four correct checks.






Revision Overview Get started

This revision hub is mapped to your document City Guilds Forklift UNITS ALL and uses the same unit sequence.

How to use this page: study each unit title, practise the associated workplace tasks, then review with a supervisor before assessment.

  • Mandatory units are 201 to 204 and 207 to 210
  • Agriculture option units selected are 211, 214, 205 and 206
  • Collect evidence linked to each unit while carrying out real tasks
  • Use the checklist and questions at the bottom for revision recall

Mission Starter

Pick one unit you are weakest on and set a 20-minute revision goal before moving to the next section.

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Mandatory Units Must do

These units are required and should be completed first.

  • Unit 201: Prepare the fork lift truck for driving and manoeuvring
  • Unit 202: Operate, move or manoeuvre the fork lift truck
  • Unit 203: Select, transfer and position loads using a fork lift truck
  • Unit 204: Undertake post operational checks for fork lift trucks
  • Unit 207: Obtain information on the collection and/or delivery of loads
  • Unit 208: Make an effective contribution to the business in the logistics sector
  • Unit 209: Contribute to the provision of customer service in logistics operations
  • Unit 210: Health, safety and security at work

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Agriculture Optional Units Route choices

These optional units are the chosen combination for agriculture.

  • Unit 211: Keep work areas clean in logistics operations
  • Unit 214: Moving and/or handling goods in logistics operations
  • Unit 205: Load the container, vehicle, vessel or craft using a fork lift truck
  • Unit 206: Unload the container, vehicle, vessel or craft using a fork lift truck

Other available optional units: Unit 212 (Maintain hygiene standards in handling and storing goods), Unit 213 (Principles of food safety in logistics), Unit 215 (Sort goods and materials for recycling or disposal), Unit 216 (Wrap and pack goods in logistics operations).

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Mandatory Unit Pages Open and study
High Priority Practical Focus Areas Core skills

When revising mandatory and optional units, make sure these practical themes are consistently secure.

  • Pre-use and post-use truck checks and accurate defect reporting
  • Safe manoeuvring in yards, sheds and loading areas with pedestrians present
  • Correct load assessment, fork positioning and stable lift or set-down technique
  • Loading and unloading sequence, communication and completion of records

Scenario Drill

You are sent to a tighter yard with mixed pedestrian traffic. Which three controls do you apply before the first movement?

Reveal model answer

Complete area observations, confirm route and speed controls, then use warnings and clear communication before moving.

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Evidence Plan for Portfolio Show competence

Collect evidence while revising so your assessment and portfolio progression happen together.

  • Photo or video evidence of checks, manoeuvres, loading and unloading tasks
  • Short written reflections linked to specific unit numbers
  • Supervisor witness notes confirming safe practice and competence
  • Copies of relevant workplace forms, defect reports or load records

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Assessment Readiness Checklist Test prep

Use this checklist before your test day.

  • I can explain the purpose of each mandatory unit: 201 to 204 and 207 to 210
  • I can explain how each agriculture option unit applies to my role: 211, 214, 205 and 206
  • I can carry out checks, manoeuvring and load handling safely and consistently
  • I can communicate clearly during loading and unloading operations
  • I can complete paperwork and records in line with workplace procedures
  • I can link my evidence directly to unit numbers and activities

Revision tip: practise short verbal explanations while operating. Assessors look for safe habits and clear understanding, not just task completion.

60-Second Recap

  • Which mandatory unit do you need to revise next?
  • What evidence can you collect this week?
  • What is your top practical risk control?
  • Who will check your readiness before assessment?

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Practice Test Questions Quick fire
  • Which units are mandatory in your programme?
  • Which optional units have been chosen for agriculture?
  • Which mandatory unit covers post operational checks?
  • Which optional units cover loading and unloading operations?
  • What evidence can you gather this week for one mandatory and one optional unit?

Pair Challenge

Ask a mate any two questions above. Swap roles and score each answer out of 3 for accuracy and confidence.

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