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This unit is about undertaking post operational checks for a fork lift truck in line with manufacturer and organisational requirements.
The unit is relevant to those who operate, move or manoeuvre fork lift trucks, or those who are responsible for fork lift trucks within logistics organisations.
Mission Challenge
Before you begin, name the top three checks or actions that matter most for this unit in your workplace.
Reveal model answer
Use site policy first, complete the critical safety and equipment checks, then confirm your method before carrying out the task.
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Learning Outcomes 1 and 2 Core content
Learning Outcome 1: Know how to undertake post operational checks for a fork lift truck.
Assessment criteria:
- 1.1 Explain relevant organisational policies and procedures relating to health, safety and security, PPE, legal requirements, lifting systems and different loads.
- 1.2 Identify information relating to daily, weekly and/or monthly maintenance checks.
- 1.3 Explain how to carry out required post operational checks.
- 1.4 Identify problems that can occur when undertaking post operational checks.
- 1.5 Explain appropriate action for identified problems.
Learning Outcome 2: Be able to undertake post operational checks for fork lift trucks.
Assessment criteria:
- 2.1 Follow all relevant organisational policies and procedures relating to health, safety and security, PPE, legal requirements, fork lift operating systems and different loads.
- 2.2 Undertake routine checks that must be carried out after using the fork lift truck.
- 2.3 Check that regulations relating to the fork lift truck are met.
- 2.4 Demonstrate how to complete post operational checks.
- 2.5 Position the truck and attachments in an authorised position, location or parkway bay when not in use.
- 2.6 Complete all relevant paperwork according to organisational procedures.
60-Second Recap
- Name two safety or quality checks that are non-negotiable in this unit.
- What is the biggest error learners make in this topic?
- What action keeps the task compliant and safe?
- What evidence or record proves the job is complete?
Scenario Drill
Your supervisor changes the task conditions mid-job. What do you check first, and what do you communicate before continuing?
Reveal model answer
Pause and reassess risk, confirm legal and site procedure still met, then communicate changes clearly before restarting the task safely.
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Revision Prompts for Practice Quick fire
- Which post-use checks are daily, weekly and monthly on your site?
- What is your process when a defect is identified at end of shift?
- How do you park and secure truck and attachments when not in use?
- Which forms or systems must be completed after checks?
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Pair Challenge
With a partner, each explain one risk and one control from this unit. Score each response out of 3 for clarity and accuracy.
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