About the Course:

Our 2 DAY forklift course is for those who require a High Risk Work Licence for forklift (LF class) issued from WorkSafe WA. The 2 DAY course does not require you to complete any study before attending, however we do provide optional study that will help you to successfully complete the course.  During the course you will complete theory training before you complete a written and calculations assessment; and participate in practical training before completing the practical assessment.

Our Booking Confirmation provides a link to the optional study component which includes the learner guide. You will receive a learner guide when you attend. If you would like a paper copy of the study and learner guide before you attend, you are welcome to collect a copy from our office.

*If you have language or learning difficulties please note that there is a level of reading, writing and numeracy required to complete this course with us. Please scroll down to the LLN information below for what this means.

Course Information:

• Duration – Two full days at our training venue.
• Course hours are 7.30am – 3.30pm, registration is at 7.15am on the first day.
• Method – Face-to-face training and assessment.
• Assessment – You will complete a written theory and calculations assessment, followed by a practical assessment. Note: the theory and calculations assessments are closed book; that is, you cannot look at any reference material during the assessment.
• This unit of competency is nationally recognised, those who complete this course successfully will be issued with a Statement of Attainment for TLILIC0003 Licence to operate a forklift.
• Successful completion will allow you to apply for a Forklift (LF class) High Risk Work Licence with WorkSafe WA – we provide you with everything you need to post your licence application, including a stamped and addressed envelope. Alternatively, for a fee we can lodge the application for you. Please see pricing information above for further details.

What the course covers:

• How to plan forklift work and identify and manage hazards
• How to conduct routine checks
• How to shift loads
• How to shut down, conduct post-operations checks and secure the forklift

Entry Requirements:

There is no formal pre-requisite unit of competency required, however candidates MUST;

• Be able to understand, read and write English, have an understanding of numerical values and be able to do basic calculations (for further information on the level ability required, scroll down to ‘LLN’ below)
• Be at least 18 years of age or over
• Bring either one form of primary ID OR three forms of secondary ID. One form of ID MUST show your name and date of birth.
• Primary ID includes;
  • Australian passport – Current or expired within the last two years, but not cancelled
  • A current drivers licence or learners permit
  • A current high risk licence
  • A current international passport
  • A current Western Australian Photo Card (formerly Proof of Age card)
• Click here for a full list of primary and secondary ID
• If you hold a valid high risk licence issued in a state other than WA you must bring it with you on the day of the course
• If you do not hold a current high risk work licence, or your high risk licence was not issued in Western Australia, you will be required to bring one passport photo. Regular photos or a photocopy of a passport will not be accepted by WorkSafe. If you already hold a current Western Australian issued high risk licence you do not need to bring a new photo for your licence application.
• Wear non-slip enclosed shoes

*LLN – Language, Literacy and Numeracy Requirements:

To satisfactorily complete this training with us, learners need to be able to understand, read and write basic English and be able to complete basic maths. Calculators are supplied and used during training and assessment.

For example, at the very least, the learner would need to be able to (without assistance) READ and WRITE by following simple instructions like;

Look at the Risk Assessment

Find ‘Set up work area’

Write down what the ‘Potential Hazards’ are.

As an example of the basic maths a learner would need to be able to do to satisfactorily complete this course with us, see the problem below;

         The load to move is a pallet of boxes, each box weighs 30 kg and there are 4 boxes on the pallet. The pallet weights 20 kg.

         How heavy is the load?

Answer = 140 kg (4 x 30 = 120 kg; 120 + 20 = 140kg)

As an example of understanding numerical values, a learner will need to be able to read a ‘Forklift Load Chart’. In the basic load chart example below, can the forklift pick up a load of 1240kg when the mast is tilted forward by 3^O.

Answer = No

Learning Support:

While understanding numerical values, reading and writing basic English is required, there are some adjustments that can be made if required.

For example, we can offer:

• Training material and assessments in larger print or on coloured paper (learners need to advise preferred colour prior to attending).
• Additional theory and/or practical training.
• Re-assessment opportunities following further training.
• Oral assessment
  • Oral assessment may be offered only after a candidate has attempted the written assessment.
  • All candidates who complete the theory assessment orally, are required to complete a supplementary assessment to demonstrate they are able to read, understand and write basic English.
  • The supplementary assessment is similar to the examples given in LLN above and must be successfully completed by the candidate (on their own).
  • An oral assessment may not be able to be conducted on the same day the written assessment is attempted, as it requires a trainer to conduct it one on one with the candidate.
  • When a candidate successfully completes an oral assessment, they will then be required to successfully complete the practical assessment to be judged as competent

Course Location:

The course is conducted at our training venue in Rockingham – Unit 1, 8 Day Road, East Rockingham, Western Australia.