Forklift Mechanic
OFO No: 653309
What is a Forklift Mechanic?
A Forklift Mechanic is responsible for the servicing, maintenance and repair of forklifts.
A Forklift Mechanic may also be a Heavy Equipment Mechanic. In this case, they could be responsible for the smooth running and maintenance of tractors, graders, cranes and bulldozers.
This field is very wide open, depending what the individual has studied.
What does a Forklift Mechanic do?
- checks of vehicles/forklifts regularly
- inspects equipment and diagnoses faults
- dismantles engines
- overhauls machines
- repairs or replaces damaged or worn parts
- cleans and lubricates
- keeps detailed records
Are you … ?
- good with your hands?
- mechanically minded?
- observant?
- reliable?
- responsible?
- systematic?
- a hard worker?
How do I become a Forklift Mechanic?
PATH 1
- Apprenticeship
- Trade Test
PATH 2
- Learnership – Automotive Repair and Maintenance (Lift Trucks) Level 2, 3 and 4
- Trade Test
PATH 3
- Learnership – Repair and Maintenance (Earthmoving Equipment) NQF Level 2, 3 and 4
- Trade Test
PATH 4
- Learnership – Repair and Maintenance (Earthmoving Equipment) NQF Level 2
- Learnership – Repair and Maintenance (Earthmoving Equipment) NQF Level 3
- Learnership – Automotive Repair and Maintenance (Earthmoving Equipment) Level 4
- Trade Test
PATH 5
- Learnership – Mechatronics Level 2 and 3
- Trade Test
PATH 6
- National Certificate: Engineering Studies: N1, N2 and N3
- These can be done a lot of TVET (FET) colleges
Apprentice or learnership programmes may be available – look out for them.
TRAINING:
- CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
- Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
- To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education.
- CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions.
Here are private institutions:
- RANKIN TRAINING SOLUTIONS
- HYSTER
- ESTRA HOLDINGS LIMITED
OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Diesel Mechanic … or … Industrial Machinery Mechanic
Is becoming a Forklift Mechanic the right career choice for me?
