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This course is designed to provide Students with the skills and knowledge to undertake activities related to Forklift Operation. Training is conducted in accordance with the Work Health and Safety Regulations (SA) 2012 and Safe Work Australia’s National Assessment Instruments for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work.

COURSE DETAILS

Through this course, participants will gain the knowledge in:

  • Understanding and identifying legislation requirements under the current Act and regulations
  • Forklift truck-types, including basic maintenance and checks
  • Operation of Forklift truck-steering, parking, approaching and lifting, loads and stability
  • Material handling-packaging, pallets, drums, attachments and hazardous substances
  • The environment-floor stability, obstacles, pedestrians, confined spaces and slopes
LICENCING

Operating a forklift is classed as a “high risk” operation and requires a Licence to Perform High Risk Work from SafeWork SA.

Upon successful completion, the participant is eligible to apply for a forklift licence through SafeWork SA at their own cost.

*Note: Candidates who fail this assessment must re-enrol in a future course for additional instruction and reassessment. A $200 reassessment fee applies.

PREREQUISITES

This course is recommended for Students with some operational experience on a Forklift or other plant. Students suited to this course would have a good understanding of and preferably exposure to Workplace Health and Safety requirements and risk management in a workplace.

If you have no forklift exposure or experience, this course is not recommended.

You may be required to undertake LLN testing depending on your previous qualifications.

DELIVERY MODE

The two-day course is delivered at the MTA Training and Employment’s Royal Park Training Centre.

Prior to attending the course, all participants are required to complete an online learning module, designed to provide them with the knowledge to be able to successfully complete the practical component.

Course times: 8:30 am to 4.30 pm each day.

  • Day 1: Training and Assessment to TLILIC0003 Licence to Operate a Forklift Truck
  • Day 2: SafeWork SA High Risk Work Licence (HRWL) Assessment
COURSE OUTCOME

On successful completion, a statement of attainment will be issued for:

  • TLILIC0003 Licence to operate a forklift truck
COURSE FEES

MTA SA/NT members: $495 | Non-members: $690

*Note: Candidates who fail the high-risk assessment must re-enrol for additional instruction and reassessment. A $200 reassessment fee applies.

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