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Course Overview
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to operate a forklift truck safely.
Classes Every Week
No Log Book/No Experience Required.
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 arms 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 (HRW) licence.
This unit requires a person operating a forklift truck to plan the work, conduct routine checks on a forklift truck, shift loads in a safe manner, and safely shut down and secure equipment after completing operations.
Course Includes: 3 days of assessment – two days of training and final day for final assessment. Theory and Practical Assessments, along with a fully licensed trainer and assessor.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
This unit is based on the licensing requirements of Part 4.5 of the Model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations, HRW and meets Commonwealth, state and territory HRW licensing requirements.
Cost of Training
Course Cost: 3-Day Course = $635/student
Course is available to be completed over the weekends (additional cost may apply).
2 days of fully supervised training sessions by the trainer and the 3rd day is used for assessment.
Assessments available to be completed on weekends, after training throughout the week.
Accredited license is issued upon competent completion of all tasks and all paper work is completed.
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Oral Assessment
An oral assessment option can be arranged one-to-one with the assessor for students with Language, Literacy and Numeracy difficulties.
Terms;
This must be arranged prior to starting course, as the assessor may terminate training once identified.
Once the total course fee payment has been received, your class dates shall be arranged and your course learning guides will be made available.
The assessment shall be held in accordance with WHS rules and conditions.
Course Prerequisites
The trainee must:
be over the age of 18,
be able to read and write English,
be able to complete a short answer written exam (oral exam option allowed, but must be arranged at the time of booking if applicable),
be able to complete a basic calculations exam,
be able to complete a practical forklift driving exam,
be able to provide three (3) forms of proof of identification before an assessment can take place,
have appropriate levels of language, literacy and numeracy (self-assessment available).
Evidence of Identity
To apply for a licence, you may be required to provide evidence of identity to Workplace Health and Safety Queensland.
Combined, these documents should show evidence of: your full name, date of birth, your signature and a photo of yourself.
All documents must be original as supplied and issued by an Australian authority unless otherwise indicated.
If you are unable to provide the required documentation contact us on 1800 308 255 for more information.
Evidence of identity documents
Three evidence of identity documents can be made up of either: one category A and two category B or two category A and one category B
Category A
Full birth certificate issued by the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages
Bicentennial birth certificate (born in 1988)
Australian citizenship certificate
Australian passport (including Australian Document of Identity) (Current or expired less than two years)
Foreign passport (Current or expired less than two years)
Australian photo driver licence (Current or expired less than two years)
Adult proof of age card (18+ Card) (Issued after 01/01/1992)
Category B
Australian firearm licence (with photo) (Current)
Education institution student identity document (must include photo and/or signature) (Current)
Department of Veterans Affairs/Centrelink Pensioner Concession card, including Healthcare card (Current)
Interstate government-issued or government-approved proof of age card (Current)
Medicare card (Current)
Australian security guard/crowd controller licence (with photo) (Current)
Australian Defence Force photo identity card (Current)
Financial institution debit/credit card (must include signature and embossed/printed name). Please note: Card number and expiry date must be hidden. Any documents showing sensitive bank details will be rejected (Current).
Change of Name: To change your name on an existing HRW licence you will be required to provide three evidences of documents from category A and B and a change of name document from the below list. The documents must be verified by a Justice of the Peace and can be uploaded during the online replacement application process.
Change of name Documents
Australian marriage certificate (Ceremonial marriage certificates are not accepted, it must be issued by relevant Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages)
Australian civil partnership/relationship certificate
Australian change of name certificate
Australian birth certificate (amended and/or with notations)
Divorce papers, Decree Nisi or Absolute (must show the name being reverted to) (Issued by relevant court)
Deed poll (Issued prior to 01/02/2004)
