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

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