Introduction
The Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold Chain (ACES) invites applications for this intensive training program, designed to provide participants with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
Whether you are new to forklift operations or seeking to refresh your skills, this course offers a solid foundation in both theoretical understanding and hands-on experience.
1 Day Workshop
In-Person
[email protected]
Craig Girdlestone
Programme Dates
Course Fees
Attendance is currently FREE for all course dates.5th August 2025
ACES Rubirizi Campus, Kigali, Rwanda
- Apply by email to [email protected] before 7th July 2025.
- Shortlisted candidates will be notified by July 22nd, 2025
Course Description
Participants will be able to:
- Understand the key components and functions of a forklift.
- Perform pre-operational safety checks.
- Operate a forklift safely under supervision.
- Understand basic load handling and stacking techniques.
- Identify and avoid common hazards in the workplace.
Safety is our top priority. All trainees will be assessed on both theory and practice to ensure competence and confidence in real-world scenarios.
Who Should Apply?
This course is ideal for:
- New operators in cold chain with little or to no experience.
- Workers transitioning into warehouse, logistics, or construction roles.
- Employers seeking to improve workplace safety and compliance.
- Recently graduate and/or unemployed willing to gain crucial skill towards accessing a worker position in a cold chain warehouse, logistics or construction role.
Syllabus Outline
The training is delivered in two parts:
- Classroom Theory –
- Safety regulations
- Operational principles
- Risk awareness
- Practical Driving Session
- Guided forklift operation exercises
- Load handling
- Manoeuvring in a controlled environment.
How To Apply
Applicants must submit a single PDF document containing the following:
- A cover letter addressed to the Academic Head, ACES, stating your motivation for attending the training
- A Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Short responses (maximum 100 words each) to the following questions:
- What experience do you have with cold storage or storing chilled foods.
- What do you hope to better understand through this course?
- Do you have any dietary requirements or mobility restrictions that you want us to be aware of? (This will be treated confidentially to support your attendance.)
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications online by the designated deadline to ACES through [email protected], with the subject line:
" Introduction to the 1-Day Forklift Driving Course – [Your Name]"
Join us in Building Competence in Forklift Operation – Safely and Efficiently in One Day.