Licence to operate a forklift truck

Looking to add another industry licence to your construction toolkit?

If you want to work with forklifts – powered industrial trucks equipped with lifting media – you’re going to need a high-risk work (HRW) licence.

Look no further. A forklift licence will allow you to operate all types of forklift and our training covers all the functions you need to understand and master to operate a forklift and obtain a high-risk work license from WorkSafe Victoria.

Our Licence to operate a forklift truck course will give you skills and knowledge required to drive forklifts effectively and safely. Our experienced teachers and instructor use the most up-to-date learning methods and practices to ensure that you walk away from your forklift course equipped to begin working effectively and safely.

This two-day course includes:

  • Day one - Theory and practical training
  • Day two - Assessment of up to six students

On successful completion of this course, you can apply to WorkSafe Victoria for a High-Risk Licence. For WorkSafe fees, please visit www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/high-risk-work-licence.

Course Code

CONISS015

Course Type

Accredited Course

Study mode

On Campus

Duration

2 days

Location

Yallourn

Times

2 days per week: 8:00am - 4:00pm

Career opportunities

Job roles may include transport and logistics, construction sites and where that requires the moving of stock in a safe manner.

Opportunities for further study

N/A

Qualifications and Recognition

Upon completion of this course students will receive a Statement of Attainment. A licence to perform High Risk Work is issued by WorkSafe Victoria. On successful completion of this course, you can apply to WorkSafe Victoria for a license to perform high risk work. There is a fee payable to WorkSafe for a High Risk Licence. For WorkSafe fees, please visit: www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/high-risk-work-licence.

Placement

Not Applicable

Specialist Course Information

N/A

Material and Equipment Supplied by Students

Not Applicable

Entry Requirements

Mandatory entry requirements:

Must be minimum of 18 years of age.

Recommended entry requirements:

Applicants will be required to undertake pre-course reading and an activity book to ensure an understanding of the learning content that will be reviewed in the class contact time. These materials will be supplied to the students upon enrolment.
Students must provide valid identification documents to the WorkSafe Victoria standards, such as a current Victorian drivers licence.

Limitations to entry:

Have literacy and numeracy skills at sufficient level to be able to undertake training and assessment in English.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Many TAFE Gippsland courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). To find out more visit the TAFE Gippsland website or contact us to discuss your option.

Course cost

For the course cost please visit the TAFE Gippsland website or cal 1300 133 717.

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TAFE Gippsland has made every reasonable effort to ensure the information contained in this publication is current at the time of publishing. For updated information go to tafegippsland.edu.au or call 1300 133 717. Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. TAFE Gippsland reserves the right to alter this information and/or withdraw courses listed herein. © TAFE Gippsland 2024. National Provider Number 0417

TAFE Gippsland has made every reasonable effort to ensure the information contained in this publication is current at the time of publishing. For updated information go to tafegippsland.edu.au or call 1300 133 717. Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. TAFE Gippsland reserves the right to alter this information and/or withdraw courses listed herein. © TAFE Gippsland 2024. National Provider Number 0417