- 1). Locate an accredited training center in your area or in the area you in which you wish to be employed. This is a crucial part of the process, as a forklift license and certification generally have to be renewed if you move to a different state.
- 2). Take a refresher course in operating a forklift before applying for re-certification, which must be renewed every two years. This will give you the practical experience to help you prepare for the rigorous certification process and prepare you for the types of technical questions that are generally asked on the written test.
- 3). Complete the training required by the center or institution you have selected. Once you have done so, the institution will administer a written test based on the training they have provided. The questions asked are usually in a multiple-choice or true-false format. An example of the questions asked might be:
Before loading or unloading a trailer at a loading dock, you should:
a) Inspect the floor of the trailer to ensure that it will support the lift truck and the load.
b) Chock the wheels of the trailer
c) Make sure that dock plates, boards, and ramps are in place and secure.
d) All of the above
A true/false question will look something like this:
Rear wheel steering is used on lift trucks because it gives the operator greater control when using the forks.
a) True
b) False - 4). Take the practical forklift test upon passing the written exam. This puts the skills you have learned into effect by actually requesting that you operate a forklift in front of the instructor. Some of the basic maneuvers you will be asked to perform include backing up, pulling forward, and picking up and releasing an item from the forklift. After passing both tests, you can then apply for your certification card.
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