Start with the foundational theoretical learning phase before any hands-on practice. At this stage, new operators will systematically learn basic knowledge of electric forklifts, including core operation specifications, rated load limits, power performance characteristics, pre-use inspection checklists, and basic workplace safety rules. Trainers can use plain language and real case demonstrations to help trainees fully understand potential operation risks and corresponding response measures, rather than forcing them to memorize rigid rules. Only when trainees pass a low-pressure theoretical assessment can they move to the next learning stage, which can help them build initial sense of control over the equipment.

The second phase is guided low-pressure equipment familiarization. All practices are arranged in an empty, closed area without any other people or stacking goods, and trainees will be accompanied by senior certified operators throughout the process. Trainees do not need to carry any actual operation tasks at this stage, they only need to practice basic actions including smooth start, linear driving, steering, braking and low-speed moving up and down goods forks, to get familiar with the sensitive response characteristics of electric power systems different from internal combustion equipment. Trainers give positive feedback for every small progress, to eliminate the strangeness and sense of fear of the equipment step by step.

The third phase is simulated scenario skill training. On the basis of skilled basic actions, trainers will set up common simulation scenes in the closed practice area, including narrow channel turning, low-height pallet picking and placing, small obstacle avoidance, etc. Trainees can complete targeted exercises under the safe environment without worrying about causing accidental losses. Every time a trainee successfully completes a simulation task, the trainer will give affirmation and targeted guidance for improper actions, to help trainees accumulate practical operation experience steadily.

The last phase is supervised on-site practice. When trainees have mastered all simulated skills, they can enter the actual warehouse operation site, and start with low-difficulty tasks such as no-load transfer and low-shelf cargo handling. Senior operators will follow up for a certain period of time to give timely reminders when encountering unexpected situations, and arrange appropriate tasks gradually according to the trainee’s actual mastery. A short daily 5-minute review can help trainees sum up experience, consolidate safe operation habits, and build up stable, reliable operation confidence that adapts to actual work scenarios.