1. 1Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation
National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2
Lift and move
equipment by
means of a forklift

2. 2Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation
National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2
Lift and move equipment by means of a
forklift
TE208 Understanding the basics of forklift operations
TE208 Driving a forklift without load
TE208 Operating a forklift under normal circumstances
TE208 Operating a forklift under abnormal circumstances
Notional Hours
P&P2EL
Basics of forklift
operations
P&P2CR
Practical forklift
operations
Modules
Topics
Total Notional Hours
4
2
16
8
30

3. 3Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation
National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2
Critical Cross-field Outcomes
Identify and solve
problems
Work effectively with
others
Communicate effectively
Organise and manage
myself and my activities
Collect, analyse, organise
and critically evaluate
information
Use science and
technology effectively and
critically
Demonstrate an
understanding of the
world as a set of related
systems
Use mathematics
Learner and societal
development
US: 9599 Lift and move equipment by means of a forklift
Understand the basic functions and
operations of forklifts
TE208
Understanding the basics of
forklift operation
Understand company policies and
procedures regarding stacking and storing
Understand company policies and procedures
regarding the operation of forklifts
Be able to identify the various forklifts and
what loads each can carry
Be able to identify the common hazards
associated with the operating of forklifts

4. 4Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation
National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2
Topic Specification: TE208 Understanding the basics of forklift operations
CollectInformation
Use Multi media
Self Study
Plant investigations
Media search
Expert demonstration
Attend lectures
Analyse,planand
makedecisions
Group Discussions
Educational games
Case studies
List / Tabulate
Develop
recommendations
Execute,testand
evaluate
Job assignment
Make presentation
Complete documents
Draft a report
Complete a
test/questionnaire
Learning Activities Topic assessment criteria
The assessor will observe and confirm
that learners:
• Understand the basic functions and
operations of forklifts
• Understand company policies and
procedures regarding stacking and storing
• Understand company policies and
procedures regarding the operation of
forklifts
• Are able to identify the various forklifts
and what loads each can carry
• Are able to identify the common hazards
associated with the operating of forklifts
Assignment Description
W
H
A
T
HOW
Individual or group training. Study
given materials regarding stacking and
storing and the operation of forklifts. A
discussion / demonstration of the
basic functions and operations of a
forklift is facilitated at the machine.
Notional
Hours
4
1. Learners are supplied with copies of the
company policies and procedures
regarding stacking and storing as well as
the operation of forklifts
2. Learners list the various forklifts and what
loads each can carry
3. A discussion / demonstration of the basic
functions and operations of forklifts is
facilitated
4. Learners individually undertake an
inspection of the operation of forklifts and
identify all potential hazards
5. Recommendations are made to reduce /
avoid these hazards and the impact of
possible hazards.
6. A short report on the recommendations is
drafted.

5. 5Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation
National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2
Critical Cross-field Outcomes
Identify and solve
problems
Work effectively with
others
Communicate effectively
Organise and manage
myself and my activities
Collect, analyse, organise
and critically evaluate
information
Use science and
technology effectively and
critically
Demonstrate an
understanding of the
world as a set of related
systems
Use mathematics
Learner and societal
development
US: 9599 Lift and move equipment by means of a forklift
Be able to identify the functions and
controls of the specific forklift
being used in the area
TE208
Driving a forklift without load
Be able to do pre-checks on the
forklift
Be able to operate a forklift without
load according to procedures
Be able to do and record
operational checks on the forklift
Be able to shut the forklift down
according to procedure

6. 6Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation
National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2
Topic Specification: TE208 Driving a forklift without load
CollectInformation
Use Multi media
Self study
Plant investigations
Media search
Attend lectures
Analyse,planand
makedecisions
Group Discussions
Summarise/describe
Case studies
List / Tabulate
Develop
recommendations
Execute,testand
evaluate
Job assignment
Make presentation
Complete documents
Draft a report
Complete a
test/questionnaire
Learning Activities Topic assessment criteria
The assessor will observe and confirm
that learners:
• Are able to identify the functions and
controls of the specific forklift being used
in the area
• Are able to do pre-use checks on the
forklift
• Are able to operate a forklift without load
• Are able to do and record operational
checks on the forklift
• Are able to apply shutting down
procedures
Assignment Description
W
H
A
T
HOW
Notional
Hours
2
Group or individual training sessions
where, through demonstration, the
learner first observes the
implementation of operating
procedures and then implement the
procedures himself under supervision
1. By using relevant checklists and operating
procedures, learners will first observe and
then, under supervision, implement the
following procedures:
• identify the functions and controls of the
specific forklift being used in the area
• do pre-checks on the forklift
• operate a forklift without load according to
procedures
• do and record operational checks on the
forklift
• Shut the forklift down according to
procedures
2. Complete any relevant pre-check, start-up,
etc. reports as normally required.
Expert demonstration

7. 7Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation
National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2
Critical Cross-field Outcomes
Identify and solve
problems
Work effectively with
others
Communicate effectively
Organise and manage
myself and my activities
Collect, analyse, organise
and critically evaluate
information
Use science and
technology effectively and
critically
Demonstrate an
understanding of the
world as a set of related
systems
Use mathematics
Learner and societal
development
US: 9599 Lift and move equipment by means of a forklift
Be able to lift and load material using
a forklift
TE208
Operating a forklift under normal
circumstances
Be able to move material from one
work station to the next one using a
forklift
Be able to stack material using a
forklift
Be able to navigate all normal roads
and demarcated areas within the
work environment with the forklift
carrying a full load
Be able to report all accidents and
incidents

8. 8Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation
National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2
Topic Specification: TE208 Operating a forklift under normal circumstances
Learning Activities Topic assessment criteria
The assessor will observe and confirm
that learners:
• Are able to lift and load material using a
forklift
• Are able to move material from one work
station to the next one using a forklift
• Are able to stack material using a forklift
• Are able to report all accidents and
incidents
• Are able to navigate all normal roads
and demarcated areas within the work
environment with the forklift carrying a full
load
Assignment Description
W
H
A
T
HOW
Notional
Hours
16
Group or individual training sessions
where, through demonstration, the
learner first observes the
implementation of operating
procedures and then implement the
procedures himself under supervision
1. By using relevant checklists and operating
procedures, learners will first observe and
then, under supervision, implement the
following procedures using a forklift:
• lift and load material
• move material from one work station to
the next one
• stack material
• navigate all normal roads and demarcated
areas within the work environment with
the forklift carrying a full load
2. Complete any relevant pre-check, start-up,
accidents and incidents, etc. reports as
normally required.
CollectInformation
Use Multi media
Self study
Plant investigations
Media search
Attend lectures
Analyse,planand
makedecisions
Group Discussions
Summarise/describe
Case studies
List / Tabulate
Develop
recommendations
Execute,testand
evaluate
Job assignment
Make presentation
Complete documents
Draft a report
Complete a
test/questionnaire
Expert demonstration

9. 9Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation
National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2
Critical Cross-field Outcomes
Identify and solve
problems
Work effectively with
others
Communicate effectively
Organise and manage
myself and my activities
Collect, analyse, organise
and critically evaluate
information
Use science and
technology effectively and
critically
Demonstrate an
understanding of the
world as a set of related
systems
Use mathematics
Learner and societal
development
US: 9599 Lift and move equipment by means of a forklift
Understand the various types of abnormal
circumstances relevant to the workplace
TE208
Operating a forklift under
abnormal circumstances
Be able to lift and load material under defined
abnormal loading circumstances
Be able to lift and load abnormal
types of material
Be able to move material over
abnormal terrain using the forklift
Understand the limitations of the forklift and be able to
recognise circumstances under which the forklift can
not be used

10. 10Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation
National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2
Topic Specification: TE208 Operating a forklift under abnormal circumstances
Learning Activities Topic assessment criteria
The assessor will observe and confirm
that learners:
• Understand the various types of
abnormal circumstances relevant to the
workplace
• Understand the limitations of the forklift
and be able to recognise circumstances
under which the forklift can not be used
• Are able to lift and load material under
defined abnormal loading circumstances
• Are able to lift and load abnormal types
of material
• Are able to move material over abnormal
terrain using the forklift
Assignment Description
W
H
A
T
HOW
Notional
Hours
8
Group or individual training sessions
where, through demonstration, the
learner first observes the
implementation of operating
procedures and then implement the
procedures himself under supervision
1. Facilitate a discussion with a forklift specialist
on:
• the various types of abnormal circumstances
relevant to the workplace
• the limitations of the forklift
2. The learner must be shown typical
circumstances under which the forklift can
not be used
3. By using relevant checklists and operating
procedures, learners will first observe and
then, under supervision, implement the
following procedures using a forklift:
• lift and load material under defined abnormal
loading circumstances
• lift and load abnormal types of material
• move material over abnormal terrain using the
forklift
4. Complete any relevant pre-check, start-up,
accidents and incidents, etc. reports as
normally required.
CollectInformation
Use Multi media
Self study
Plant investigations
Media search
Attend lectures
Analyse,planand
makedecisions
Group Discussions
Summarise/describe
Case studies
List / Tabulate
Develop
recommendations
Execute,testand
evaluate
Job assignment
Make presentation
Complete documents
Draft a report
Complete a
test/questionnaire
Expert demonstration