This course is designed for anyone requiring a forklift ticket to operate a forklift truck in a workplace. It covers all aspects of safe forklift operation, with a balance of theory and hands‑on practical training.
Nationally Recognised unit of competency
TLILIC0003 Licence to Operate a Forklift Truck (LF Class)
Topics include
- Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (Tas) obligations
- Risk assessment and hazard control (Hierarchy of Control)
- Forklift capacity, stability, and load calculations
- Pre‑start inspections and fault identification
- Planning and preparing for forklift operations
- Operating a forklift in different environments and navigating hazards
- Lifting, shifting and relocating various loads
- Forklift shutdown and post‑operational procedures
Duration and Schedule
- Course length: 2 days (may vary depending on existing experience, competency and class size)
- Class size: Maximum of 8 participants
Day 1:
- 7:30-8:00 Introduction/enrolment
- 8:00-10:30 Theory revision
- 10:30-3:30 Practical training
Day 2:
- 7:00-8:00 Theory revision
- 8:00-10:00 WorkSafe theory exam
- 10:00-2:30 WorkSafe practical exam
Licencing Requirements in Tasmania
To operate a forklift in Tasmania, you must hold a High Risk Work Licence (HRWL – LF class). Successful completion of this forklift course allows you to apply for this licence through WorkSafe Tasmania.
Prerequisites
- 18 years of age or older
- Basic language, literacy and numeracy skills
- Valid Unique Student Identifier (USI) – create or find your USI
- Proof of identity and Tasmanian residential address (e.g. driver’s licence, utility bill, car registration)
Licence Cost
- Hobart: $460 per person (GST exempt)
- Launceston / Devonport: $560 per person (GST exempt)
Group booking rates and discounts are available – please contact us for pricing. Eligible learners may access partial Keystone funding.
Recognised Qualification & Licensing Pathways
Assessment Process
The forklift licence assessment is conducted by a WorkSafe Tasmania Accredited Assessor and consists of:
- Written theory exam
- Practical demonstration of competence
You’ll be assessed on your ability to plan, prepare, and safely operate a forklift in line with industry and legislative standards.
Location and Facilities
- Delivery: Available in Hobart, Launceston and Devonport, or onsite statewide at your workplace.
- Training includes use of a 2.5‑tonne Toyota forklift (provided by HRWS).
- Facilities include tea, coffee, biscuits and access to local food outlets. Participants are welcome to bring lunch.
PPE required: Safety boots or enclosed shoes, long pants, and a hi‑vis short or long‑sleeve shirt.
Registered Training Organisation (RTO)
High Risk Work Solutions delivers this course as Talented Training RTO #45144, ensuring compliance with the Standards for RTOs. A Statement of Attainment is issued by Talented Training Pty Ltd when an individual successfully completes one or more accredited units within this course.
Why Choose High Risk Work Solutions?
- Statewide training delivery – onsite or offsite
- Trainers with years of industry experience
- Small class sizes for personalised support
- Proven track record preparing Tasmanian workers for safe forklift operations
Application
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).
This unit requires a person operating a forklift truck to:
- plan for the work/task
- prepare for the work/task
- perform work/task
- pack up
