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

• Be able to understand, read and write English, and be able to learn mathematical formulas and calculations (for further information on the level of ability required, see ‘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 international passport
  • A current drivers licence or learners permit
  • A Western Australian Photo Card    (formerly Proof of Age card)
    
  • A current high risk licence
    
  • Click here for a full list of primary and secondary ID
• Learners who hold a valid high risk licence issued outside of WA, they must bring it with them.
• Wear safety boots
• Note: Hi Vis vests are available for use; however, as they are shared, learners may prefer to wear their own Hi Vis.

To satisfactorily complete this training with us, learners need to be able to understand, read and write basic English and be able to learn to complete mathematical calculations.

For example, at the very least, the learner would need to be able to (without assistance) read and understand a passage of text with comprehension to answer questions in writing.

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 weighs 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

In order to complete the required calculations, learners will need to have a basic understanding of the following mathematical operations before the course – addition, subtraction and multiplication. The calculations in the course have written questions. Calculators are supplied and used during training and assessment.