Licence To Operate A Forklift Truck

To provide applicants with the practical skills and knowledge to safely operate a forklift truck (LF) in accordance with Safe Work Australia's National Standard for Licencing Persons performing HRW.

All training and assessments are carried out by our own HRW trainers and assessors certified by Worksafe Victoria.

Applicant Requirements

• Have Photo ID (i.e. Australian Drivers Licence, Passport, Proof of age card)

• ID must contain photo, signature and date of birth

• Proof of Victorian residential address

• Study the course material prior to attending

Course Information

Course Content

• Plan work/task

• Prepare for work/task

• Perform work/task

• Pack up

Course Code:

• TLILIC0003 - WorkSafe HRW Licence (code LF)

Dress Requirements:

Applicants must provide relevant PPE to participate in the course.

• Steel capped safety boots

• Hi-Visibility clothing/vest

Note: All PPE must be in good condition.

Equipment Required:

• We supply all equipment required.

• We will be using our Mitsubishi forklift trucks for this course. We have various activities for you to perform so that you can become confident and efficient in operating this machine. We also have various loads and situations for you to undergo while learning to master the required skills to enable you to operate the forklift to the required standard. (see pictures above of our forklifts)

• All our forklifts have undergone the required services and are always up to the requirements of the Australian Standards and are serviced regularly.

• Suitable materials such as pallets and stillage's are supplied allowing you to experience different situations that you may encounter in the workplace.

• We also have a racking system to assist you in becoming familiar with handling and lifting loads from different heights.

Fees Include:

• Forklift Course Guide

• Materials and Equipment

• Training and Assessment

Prerequisites:

• Applicants must be 18 years of age to undertake the training and assessment

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand basic English

• Applicants must understand basic mathematics which includes the use of formulas

Course Assessment

Training Methods

Knowledge

• Face to Face Classroom, training knowledge course guide, with the use of white board, DVD's, samples of equipment, simulated workspace and or roll play.

• Questioning, observation, working through student workbooks, pre-assessment questionnaire.

Performance

• Trainer to demonstrate full hazard identification of performance area, risk controls to ensure a safe working environment.

• Demonstration of the performance criteria for the safe operation of a forklift truck in accordance with the Australian Standards by trainer and student.

Course Outcomes

On successful completion of this course and assessment applicants will be issued with:

• Notice of Satisfactory Assessment (NOA)

• Nationally Accredited Statement of Attainment

Assessment Methods

• Questioning - Written Theory & Calculation Assessment

• Practical - Performance/Observation Assessment

Assessment Conditions

• Condition 4.42: Assessors must ensure that an applicant completes all elements of the assessment on the same day, unless: (a) After the commencement of the Practical Assessment, circumstances outside the control of the individual Assessor or Applicant prevent this. i.e. weather conditions (strong winds)

• Condition 4.43: Assessors must ensure that the applicant concludes any incomplete Assessments within two subsequent days (over three consecutive days in total)

Pre-Enrolment and Booking Procedure

• All bookings for our accredited and non accredited course can be done via the phone or initially through our web page

• To confirm your booking, we must book a time and date and confirm fees and charges. Once you have agreed either over the phone or via email to conduct your training/and or licensing requirements, your booking will placed on our training calendar.

• AET will then supply via email or post your confirmation letter, your self assessment form, your course brochure and price and Learner Guide for general information regarding Australian Easy Train. You might also receive pre study material that you must review and understand prior to the commencement of your course.

• Once your booking is confirmed you will receive a confirmation letter with your training date, the time, location, the course and course code you will be undertaking. The confirmation letter will have additional information such as appropriate I.D, protective clothing requirements etc. for the day of your training.

• Once you have received all documentation you will come to our office at 35 Kimberly Road in Dandenong South the morning of your training session, you will be required to pay any balance owing for your fees in full, should there be a balance outstanding, and fill in your enrolment form whilst the assessor reviews your self assessment form that you have filled in and supplied on the day. You will also be required to fill in any Worksafe documentation required at that point for your High-Risk Work Licensing Units.

• You will then proceed to commence your training course with AET.

Nationally Recognized Statement Of Attainment

All participants will receive a nationally recognized statement of attainment TLILIC0003-Licence to operate a forklift truck on successful completion of the assessment.