Forklift Licence

Course Details

Nationally Recognised unit of competency

TLILIC0003 – Licence to Operate a Forklift LF

Course duration

2 days (experience, competency and class size dependent), maximum of 8 persons per class

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

Location

Onsite or offsite, statewide

Price

$460.00 per person in Hobart (GST exempt)

$560.00 per person in Launceston/Devonport (GST exempt)

Please enquire about group bookings rates and discounts

2.5 tonne Toyota Forklift supplied by HRWS

Prerequisites

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

What to bring on the day

USI number (Unique Student Identifier)

If you do not know it, search or create here

Photo ID and written evidence of a current Tasmanian address (ie utility bill, telephone bill, car registration papers) must be provided on the first day of training

Biscuits, tea, coffee and drinks are provided. There are many takeaway food options nearby or feel free to bring your own lunch

PPE requirements – Safety boots or enclosed footwear, long pants and Hi Vis short/long sleeve shirt

Course outline

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

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

Provider Of Training And Assessment

The Statement of Attainment is issued by Talented Training RTO #45144.