The Forklift training course will provide an introduction to the forklift truck operation for the purposes of licensing under the high risk work licence system. It includes procedures and requirements for planning work, requirements and procedures for conducting routine checks, shifting loads and shutting down and securing the forklift truck. The National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work aims to facilitate the operation of a nationally uniform, competency-based licensing system for over 18 years persons performing certain types of high risk work. The National Standard recognises the importance of quality training as an underpinning principle in providing skilled workers, and that the most effective form of training is a combination of informal and formal training methods. It requires training and assessment to be undertaken by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).

You will learn about:

• Planning and preparing for operations

• Selecting, fitting and removing attachments

• Conducting pre-operational checks

• Operating the handler

• Attaching, securing, lifting, carrying and placing materials and loads

• Relocating the telescopic materials handler from one site to another

• Carrying out machine operator maintenance

• Cleaning up