Licence to operate a forklift truck

Non-Award

The Licence to Operate a Forklift Truck course provides the necessary skills to operate a forklift, minimizing the risk of tipping or collisions while moving loads. Acquire expertise in safely handling forklifts and navigating operational challenges.

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Key details

Degree Type

Non-Award

Duration

3 years full-time

Course Code

CONISS015

Study Mode

In person

Domestic Fees

$530 per year

About this course

The Licence to Operate a Forklift Truck course provides the necessary skills to operate a forklift, minimizing the risk of tipping or collisions while moving loads. Acquire expertise in safely handling forklifts and navigating operational challenges.

Entry requirements

Safework Australia stipulates that participants are to be aged 18 years and over and that assessment is conducted in English language.

Participants need to have car driving experience - learners permit or driver's license .

A pre-training review will determine suitability of prospective learners to the course

Study locations

Chadstone

What you will learn

You will learn from experienced trainers providing practical, hands-on training.

You will learn to:
- Plan the work.
- Conduct routine checks on a forklift truck.
- Shift loads in a safe manner.
- Safely shut down and secure equipment after completing operations.

This course specifies the required outcomes to operate a forklift, including checking forklift condition, driving the forklift to fulfill operational requirements, monitoring site conditions and monitoring and maintaining forklift performance.

A person performing this work is required to hold a forklift truck high risk work (HRW) licence. Holding a licence shows you're competent and have the necessary skills to drive a forklift safely.

Holmesglen Institute of TAFE