Licence to operate a forklift truck

At Health & Safety Advisory Service, we are committed to advancing workplace health and safety (WHS) standards through innovative and practical training programs.

This unit contains the skills and knowledge needed to operate a forklift truck safely in accordance with all relevant legislative requirements.

We deliver nationally accredited competency-based training, specialising in the area of high risk licensing (SafeWork NSW Approval #RTO800021). Our programs can be tailored to meet your specific needs, whilst adhering to national/state regulatory requirements & promoting industry best practice standards.

On successful completion, you will be issued with a nationally accredited qualification & a Notice of Satisfactory Assessment (NSA) to meet mandatory regulator licensing requirements. We are flexible and can deliver on your site, or you can come to us, at the foothills of the Blue Mountains for a truly great learning experience.

Course Overview

This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to operate a forklift truck safely in accordance with all relevant legislative requirements. Competence in this unit, does not in itself result in a HRWL licence to operate this plant.

Forklift truck means a powered industrial truck equipped with lifting media made up of a mast and an elevating load carriage to which is attached a pair of fork arms or other attachments that can be raised 900 mm or more above the ground, but does not include a pedestrian-operated truck or a pallet truck.

A person performing this work is required to hold a forklift truck High Risk Work Licence (HRWL).

This unit requires a person operating a forklift truck to:

  • plan for the work/task
  • prepare for the work/task
  • perform work/task
  • pack up

Legislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this unit of competency.

This unit is based on the licensing requirements of Part 4.5 of the Model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations and meets Commonwealth, State and Territory HRWL requirements.

The National Assessment Instrument (NAI) is the mandated assessment for the HRWL to operate the relevant licencing class as detailed in this unit.

Entry Requirements

Prerequisite Units:  There are no prerequisite units required for entry to this course.

Other Requirements:  There are no other requirements for entry to this course.

Topics

  • Plan work/task
  • Prepare for work/task
  • Perform work/task
  • Pack up

Further Details

Health & Safety Advisory Service offers credit transfer for statements of attainment and qualifications issued by other Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) in Australia. To apply, you must provide original or certified copies of documents and agree to verification processes. Your Unique Student Identifier (USI) and Vocational Education and Training (VET) transcript can also be used for recognition.

We also offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for those who have relevant prior knowledge or experience through formal, non-formal, or informal learning. To apply for RPL, you must:

  • Demonstrate relevant prior learning and experience
  • Provide proof of formal or non-formal training, or informal learning
  • Submit authenticated documents or work samples
  • Show current skills in an interview or observation

For more information, contact us.

Course Details

Duration3 Day
Delivery ModeFace to face
Group SizeMax 8
Nationally RecognisedYes
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Licence to operate a forklift truck