Operate a Forklift Truck LF

Outcome

 Nationally recognised statement of attainment and a HRWL

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Pre-requisites

 Must be 18 years of age and possess good language, literacy and numeracy skills

PPE requirements

 Safety boots, long pants and Hi Vis short/long sleeve shirt.

Course Description

• Introduction to the WHS Act 2012, A/S

• Risk assessment/Hierarchy of control

• Detailed theory component

• Forklift capacity and weight calculations

• Forklift pre-start inspections and fault identification

• Plan and prepare for work

• Intensive practical component

• Safely navigate site hazards

• Lift and relocate various size and weighted loads

• Forklift shut down and post-operational inspection

Unit Descriptor

• plan for the work/task

• prepare for the work/task

• perform work/task

• pack up

Application of the Unit

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

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).