We have been training Fork Lift Truck operators for many years. The Course has been designed for individuals who need to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to obtain NSW Workcover OH&S Certification as a Fork Lift Truck Operator issued in accordance with the National Competency Standards.

Course Components

Theory

 Introduction to course
Responsibilities under OH&S Act
Regulations governing Fork Lift Trucks
Pre-operational checks
Calculating weights of materials to be lifted
Shutdown procedures
Accident prevention and reporting
Loading/unloading trucks/racks/general stacking
Theory Pre-assessment

Course Components

Practical

Pre start up checks
Job planning, site inspection
Pre operational checks
Driving around obstacles - laden/unladen
Stacking/de-stacking procedures
Loading/unloading trucks
Manoeuvring loads through alleyways
Transferring loads
Shutdown procedures & parking
Practical Pre-assessment

Assessment

An accredited Work Cover assessor will conduct an assessment of the student's competency at the end of the course. And upon passing, an interim licence will be issued on the day.

The course is run at our premises - 9/1 Burroway Road, Homebush Bay

FORK LIFT LICENCE COURSE DETAILS (click on the link to access a .pdf copy)

Course Cost: $580.00

The Fork Lift Course is conducted over three days.

Days 1 and 2 consist of training in all course components - theory and practical, including the required pre-assessments. These training days are scheduled approximately 3-7 working days apart.

Day 3 is the Licence Assessment is conducted by a WorkCover-accredited Assessor and is booked only when competency in theory and practical elements are reached. The operator is also issued with a Statement of Attainment which is recognised by the Australian Qualifications Framwork and is issued under authority of the NSW Vocational Education and Training Act 2005.

A $65.00 WorkCover Authority Licence Fee is payable at any Australia Post Office when the Assessment is completed and operator deemed competent. The Licence also requires two passport photos to accompany the fee and completed paperwork.

Please Note:  A reassessment fee of $240.00 is charged if the operator is deemed Not Competent by the Assessor and is required to resit the Assessment.

Please phone our office on 02 9648 7233 for further information.