LICENCE TO OPERATE A FORKLIFT TRUCK
Become a Certified Forklift Operator and Enhance Your Operational Credentials
Course Schedule
| Venue (InHouse) | Fees |
|---|---|
| At Your Organization Premises | Ask For The Quotation |
Course Introduction
This nationally recognized training course provides participants with the required skills and knowledge to safely operate a forklift truck (LF class) and meet the licensing requirements for high-risk work. The course is aligned with Australian WHS legislation and covers both theoretical and practical components necessary to pass assessment and apply for a High-Risk Work Licence (HRWL).
Course Objectives
Participants will:
- Understand legal and safety obligations for forklift operations
- Learn how to conduct routine checks and maintenance
- Gain competence in maneuvering loads and navigating work sites
- Perform safe stacking, unstacking, and load-handling operations
- Complete assessment requirements for LF class licensing
Key Benefits of Attending
- Forklift operation is classified as high-risk work – proper licensing is essential
- Practical hands-on training to boost confidence and competence
- Increases your employability in warehouses, construction sites, ports, and logistics hubs
Intended Audience
- Warehouse and distribution center workers
- Construction and logistics staff
- Port and dock operators
- Any worker required to operate a forklift truck (counterbalance or high-reach)
Individual Benefits
- Attain a nationally recognized forklift license (LF class)
- Open doors to high-demand job opportunities
- Improve personal and site safety awareness
Organization Benefits
- Ensure legal compliance with WHS and WorkSafe authorities
- Reduce workplace injuries and incidents
- Improve operational efficiency with trained, licensed operators
Instructional Methdology
- Interactive classroom sessions on theory and legal compliance
- Demonstration and supervised hands-on forklift operation
- Risk assessment exercises and hazard identification
- Assessment through written test and practical demonstration
Course Outline
DETAILED 5-DAY COURSE OUTLINE (CUSTOMIZABLE)
Training Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Learning Modules | Coffee Breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: Forklift Operation Fundamentals
- Module 1: Introduction to Forklift Truck (07:30 – 09:30)
- Module 2: Licensing, WHS Laws & Operator Responsibilities (09:45 – 11:15)
- Module 3: Forklift Types, Attachments, and Specifications (11:30 – 01:00)
- Module 4: Hazard Identification and Risk Control Workshop (02:00 – 03:30)
Day 2: Pre-Start Safety and Planning
- Module 1: Pre-Operational Checks and Maintenance (07:30 – 09:30)
- Module 2: Site Planning, Traffic Control, and Communication (09:45 – 11:15)
- Module 3: Understanding Load Data Plates & Load Characteristics (11:30 – 01:00)
- Module 4: Case Study – Forklift Planning in a Warehouse Layout (02:00 – 03:30)
Day 3: Forklift Operations – Practical Training
- Module 1: Operating Controls and Safe Driving Techniques (07:30 – 09:30)
- Module 2: Stacking, Lifting, and Placing Loads (09:45 – 11:15)
- Module 3: Manoeuvring in Tight Spaces and Ramps (11:30 – 01:00)
- Module 4: Parking, Shutdown, and Securing the Forklift (02:00 – 03:30)
Day 4: Safety Practices and Emergency Procedures
- Module 1: Stability Triangle, Tipping Hazards, and Load Center (07:30 – 09:30)
- Module 2: Communication Protocols and Site Safety (09:45 – 11:15)
- Module 3: Emergency Procedures and Malfunctions (11:30 – 01:00)
- Module 4: Mock Practical Exercises – Supervised Forklift Handling (02:00 – 03:30)
Day 5: Assessment and Certification
- Module 1: Review of Key Theoretical Concepts (07:30 – 09:30)
- Module 2: Written Assessment (09:45 – 11:15)
- Module 3: Practical Assessment – Forklift Operation (11:30 – 01:00)
- Module 4: Licensing Forms and Wrap-Up (02:00 – 03:30)
Certification
Participants who successfully complete the course and pass the assessment will receive:
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Statement of Attainment for TLILIC0003 – Licence to Operate a Forklift Truck (LF)
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High-Risk Work Licence application support through the relevant state authority