Forklift Training for Beginner Learners (VIC)

Learn the fundamentals of safe forklift operation with a three-day course designed for people who are new to driving a forklift or have only limited hands-on experience.

The course combines classroom learning with practical training, giving you time to become familiar with forklift controls, complete safety checks, practise manoeuvring and develop safe load-handling skills. It also includes the training and assessment required as part of the process for applying for a Forklift Truck (LF) High Risk Work Licence in Victoria.

A WorkSafe High Risk Work Licence is not automatically issued when you complete the course.

Nationally Recognised Training

TLILIC0003 – Licence to operate a forklift truck

Who Is This Course For?

This course is designed for learners who are starting out with forklifts or need more time to develop their practical skills. It may suit:

• • people with no previous forklift operating experience
  • workers with limited exposure to forklifts who want structured practical training
  • people entering warehousing, transport, logistics, manufacturing or distribution roles
  • existing workers who need forklift operation as part of their job
  • people completing training as part of their pathway towards a Victorian LF High Risk Work Licence

WorkSafe Victoria recognises LF and LO as separate high-risk work licence classes.

What You’ll Learn

Throughout the course, you’ll build the knowledge and practical skills needed to operate a forklift safely, including:

• • carrying out pre-start inspections and identifying faults
  • recognising hazards around forklifts, pedestrians and work areas
  • understanding forklift controls, capacity limits and information plates
  • starting, steering and manoeuvring the forklift safely
  • lifting, travelling with and placing loads correctly
  • parking, securing and shutting down the forklift after use

The three-day format gives beginner learners more opportunity to practise operating the forklift and become comfortable with the equipment before assessment.

WorkSafe Victoria also highlights forklift familiarisation, capacity and load limits, information plates, pre-start inspections and task-specific operating conditions as important areas of forklift training.

Delivery Arrangements

Course duration:
3 days

Delivery mode:
Face-to-face classroom and practical forklift training

Location:
Programmed  – 2 Clayton Road, Notting Hill, Victoria 3168

Cost:
$499

This course is intended for beginner learners and provides additional practical training time compared with a course designed for experienced operators.

Entry Requirements

Participants must:

• • be at least 18 years of age to be eligible for a High Risk Work Licence
  • have sufficient English language skills to understand safety instructions and complete the required training and assessment
  • provide appropriate photo identification when registering for the training
  • be able to participate in the practical components of forklift training and assessment

Previous forklift operating experience is not required for this beginner course.

WorkSafe Victoria requires applicants to complete the relevant training and pass the assessment before applying for a High Risk Work Licence. Photo identification must be provided to the RTO when registering for training.

Certification / Outcome

Learners who successfully complete the training and assessment requirements will receive a Statement of Attainment for: TLILIC0003 – Licence to operate a forklift truck

After passing the required assessment, learners receive an Assessment Number by email or a written Notice of Assessment. They can then apply to WorkSafe Victoria for the High Risk Work Licence and must lodge the application with their assessment results within 60 calendar days.

The licence itself is issued by WorkSafe Victoria and is separate from the Statement of Attainment issued after successful completion of the training.

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For complete information about this course, including entry requirements, course content, assessment requirements, fees, payment terms, refunds and enrolment conditions, download the Course Brochure.

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