Forklift Training

Course Overview:

Providing training to ensure effective and safe use of forklifts in the workplace. A trained forklift operator is the key to;

• Time saving
• Overall cost reduction
• Risk reduction
• Reduced inventory loss
• Less machine damage
• Increased staff confidence

All forklift training courses can be completed in one working day. There are also additional units available including;

• Forklift Attachments
• Man Cage
• You can complete one or both of these certifications in the same course.

Special Notes:

Safe Hire can offer the training as non unit standard based which reduces the cost slightly however means there are no NZQA units registered to the trainees record of learning.

 Unit Standard based training produces nationally recognized qualifications that ensure clear outcomes are recognized and awarded in a consistent manner.

Candidates who achieve the standards, gain credits which are recorded on the centrally managed Record of Achievement. Because the assessment standards are nationally agreed, candidates’ achievements can be recognized in a number of contexts such as working towards obtaining additional qualifications. All standards are developed by subject experts within a Standard Setting Body (SSB).

Course Outline:

Provided is the knowledge, skills and attributes for all essential areas of the units of competency required to use a forklift in the workplace including;

• Demonstrate knowledge of the safe operation of a forklift
• Park and shut down a forklift
• Perform a pre-operational inspection and start up procedure for a forklift
• Demonstrate practical forklift skills

Outcome:

If you choose to go unit standard based, learners are enrolled with Skills and assessed by a Skills registered assessor. On successful completion of the course, results are reported by Skills to NZQA and recorded on learner's NZROA (New Zealand Record of Achievement).

You will receive an Operator ID card and electronic certificate as proof of your training and competency. Note, processing of certificates and cards can take up to 4 weeks. Non unit standard based training also receives an operator ID card and electronic certificate as proof of your training and competency.

Onsite Training: 

We're prepared to go where you are

Bringing our training experts to your premises can be a real time and money saver if you have a larger number of staff to qualify. Even if you don't have the facilities for training, company training is also an efficient way to save and we can provide for your whole team at our premises instead.

If you would like to know more about how this would work for your organisation, please send us your enquiry or call the office on 0508 546411 to speak with one of the team about your requirements.

Duration:

This is a one day course commencing at 8am. It consists of 7 hours training composed of theory and practical.