The Light Forklift driving license course prepares the students for the RTA Road Test and enables them to get the UAE Driving License No. 7. Students who complete this course and pass the RTA Road Tests are licensed to drive light forklifts. The minimum age requirement for light forklift course is 20 years.

The course offers an introduction to different types of forklifts. Detailed lessons on engine and loading capacity, the different types of levers along with their controls, how to operate in different working areas and in various weather conditions, focus on how to reduce maintenance expenses, increase efficiency, reduce accidents and improve operating skills, form part of the course. Students are taught in detail about load control and how to load various kinds of materials: at which angle will the load be adjustable, etc. 

Light Forklifts criterion- Weight is less than 7 tons.

Key course content

• Vehicle familiarization
• Steering control
• Loading and unloading
• Vehicle positioning
• Training on an uneven surface
• Traffic signs, signals and road markings

Click here to learn about your training journey!

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

1. Original Emirates ID
2. Original driving license* issued from other countries of the same vehicle category (if any) to determine 20/15/10 hours course.

*Note: The hologram on the driving license must be visible. If the driving license is not in English or Arabic, please legally translate your driving license from a legal translation typing office in Dubai. Letter from the consulate of your country in case this license is lost will be accepted.

3. Electronic Eye test- This eye test service is available at the Institute’s main centers or RTA-approved eye test centers in Dubai.

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS (Case wise) FOR:

1. Female customers (younger than 21 years) who wish to take training by a male instructor:

A no-objection letter signed by the sponsor 

2. Driver visa holders under any category require:

Medical fitness report from the RTA-approved medical centers or hospitals.

For residents with visas issued in the other emirates, one of the following

1. Copy of the tenancy agreement approved by ejari or copy of the Title Deed as a proof of residence
2. Copy of the company's trade licence (Dubai branch and the branch that issued the residency)
3. Letter from the company certifying that the customer works in Dubai
4. An official document proving that you are currently a student in Dubai.

For diplomats

1. Copy of the diplomatic passport
2. Original Emirates ID, if any
3. A copy of the valid diplomatic card for embassies, consulates and international organisations instead of the Emirates ID
4. A copy of a letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs valid for at least 6 months from the date of submission.

For People of Determination

1. Copy of the certificate of transfer to the doctor issued by the Licensing Agency

Note: The customer should refer to Rashid Hospital for the medical test.

2. Sanad Card from Community Development Authority or People of Determination card.

For the Emirati passport holder who is without a family book (Marsoom holders)

1. Copy of the valid passport
2. Copy of the valid Marsoom

For the Emirati passport holder who is the son of an Emirati woman

1. Copy of the valid passport
2. Valid letter from the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs stating that the customer's mother is Emirati

For golden residency holders who have a driver licence from their countries

1. A copy of the customer previous valid driving license
2. Knowledge test and Road test results.

20 hours of training (beginner)

​Pay the course fees in easy installments with Emirates NBD and more!

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•    Walk into the Al Qusais main center or branches. Click here for our locations.
•    Register Online – Click here

Regular Course

*Regular night class from 5:20PM – 8:50PM

Weekend Course
Students can take their training only on weekend. Light Forklift Training Course can be taken at the Al Qusais center.

Gold course

The preferred training schedule of the student during working hours of EDI (8 hours training a week)

Training Timings

• The training timings are from 8:30AM to 4:50 PM with timely breaks during the day.
• We also have training Classes on Friday from 07:30am to 4:00pm with breaks in between the classes.
• All forklifts are provided by the Institute.
• Training provided at EDI main center in Al Qusais only.

Training Rules & Regulations:

1. Please always carry your Emirates ID & RTA learning permit while attending the practical training, lectures, and tests.
2. You are requested to report for all your practical training classes on time. You’ll be marked as “ABSENT,” should you fail to report within 10 minutes of your class starting time. Once marked “absent,” you’ll have to take the compensatory class by paying for that particular class.
3. If you wish to temporarily stop your training, you must inform your course in-charge 24 hours before your scheduled training time. If you fail to do so, you’ll be marked as absent for that day.
4. In case your instructor is absent, we will try to arrange some other instructor for that particular class.  Should we fail to provide another instructor, we will extend your training accordingly.

All students who register for Light Forklift Training course need to take 2 theory lectures available on weekdays and Saturdays. Lectures can be attended online in English, Urdu, or Arabic or at the Al Qusais main center.

Please note that all students have to bring their Emirates ID and Learning Permit for the lecture attendance.

LECTURE TOPICS:

• Lecture 1: Familiarization Foklift - types & components of forklift (available in classroom lectures only)
• Lecture 2: Forklift safety (available in classroom lectures only)
• Lecture 3: Safety of operator & assessment of hazards (available in classroom lectures only)
• Lecture 4: Traffic Sign (available in online & classroom lectures)
• Lecture 5: Study of forklift accident (available in classroom lectures only)
• Lecture 6 : Final (available in online & classroom lectures)

Rules of Attendance

• Please ensure you have attended all 8 lectures before you book your theory test. Now you can also attend online lectures in English. Click here to see the user guide.
• Click here for classroom lecture schedule
• Joining Instructions with Terms and Conditions – click here to download
• EDI Trainee Rights & Responsibilities – click here to download

RTA's Remote Interpretation System (RIS)

The service provides a remote instant interpretation of driving theoretical tests, conducted by RTA, to driver license applicants in different languages. The step is part of RTA's endeavors to enrich the Smart City initiative and realize its third strategic goal - People's Happiness

How RIS service can be availed?

As per RTA guidelines, students have to submit an application for appointing an interpreter in the preferred language at the time of opening RTA file and pay the applicable fees. This service cannot be added at a later stage while booking the Road Test.

Fees: An additional fee of AED 400 is applicable to avail RIS excluding the RTA Theory test fee of AED 310.

Remember to:

• Obtain your RTA learners permit prior to your first driving lesson and carry it with you throughout the training period. Renew the permit once it expires.
• Attend your first and all subsequent driving classes and tests with necessary lenses/ glasses.
• Not be absent from classes without informing the concerned reception staff 48 hours before the class time or you will be charged for the classes.
• Make proper payments for training and tests on time to avoid unnecessary problems/delays.