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Beginners Forklift Drivers Licence

 
This two day course is aimed at beginner forklift operators with no previous experience and is mandatory for any persons operating a forklift Australia-wide.  Prior to undertaking the course, ALL participants must download the attached Forklift Manual and read the pre-course information listed at the bottom of this page.
 
Perth - $310 (with an additional $73 being payable to WorkSafe to issue the nationally recognised licence)
 
Every Mon/Tues, Tues/Wed and Thurs/Fri. View Course Schedule
 
Duration: 2 days - Full time
 
Course Requirements: All participants:
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Are required to familiarise themselves with the theory questions and answers contained in the downloadable Forklift Manual
  • Must have a good command of both written and verbal aspects of the English language;
  • Must bring PHOTO ID with them on the day of the course
  • Must wear closed shoes on the day (i.e. no thongs or sandals)
Who should to this course: This 2-day course is for individuals with little or no forklift driving experience who require a nationally recognised LF Class Forklift Licence.
 
Course Content: The course covers all theory components of the course and provides supervised practical experience in driving a forklift. Both theory and practical components will be assessed in order to issue the nationally recognised license. The areas covered include:

  • Duty of Care
  • Practical forklift operation
  • Practical forklift driving
  • OH&S Legislation in WA
  • Site risk assessment
  • Australian Standards
  • Forklift awareness
  • Lifting pallets
  • Lifting up to 1000kg
  • Stacking racks
  • Obstacle course
  • Pre-starting safety checks
Assessment: You are required to complete a theory and practical assessment as part of this course.

Outcome: On successful completion, participants receive a Statement of Attainment in “Operate a Forklift TDTD1097B” as part of Certificate II in Transport and Distribution TDT20102. Certificates are issued same day!
 
What to Bring:
  • Pen
  • 1 form of Photo ID (i.e. Passport, Drivers licence, Photo ID card, Student card)
  • Completed Forklift Manual