This course covers everything needed to safely and confidently operate a forklift truck. It's suitable for complete beginners as well as experienced operators looking to get licensed, with an experienced trainer working closely with participants throughout.

Upon successful completion, participants receive a Statement of Attainment for TLILIC0003 — Licence to Operate a Forklift Truck — and become eligible to apply for a High Risk Work Licence (Class LF), a nationally recognised qualification.

Course duration

3 days, including 2 days of theory and practical training plus an assessment day.

Course content includes:

• Assessing hazards and planning the work
• Planning and setting up the forklift ready for operations
• Conducting risk assessments and implementing control measures
• Conducting routine equipment checks
• Operating the forklift and maneuvering around various routes
• Practising different types of lifts
• Calculating and determining load capacity
• Shutting down and securing the forklift

What to bring: Proof of Assessment Enrolment Number (AEN), photo ID, comfortable work clothing and enclosed shoes (work boots preferred), Hi-Vis gear is provided.

Training is held at our Coffs Harbour facility, Unit 5/20 Cook Drive (behind BISCO).

• Must be over 18 years upon commencement of training
• Must be able to read, write and understand english to a standard level
• Must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI) — register free at usi.gov.au if you don't already have one
• Must complete online enrolment prior to the training day (enrolment link provided after booking)
• Must set up an Assessment Enrolment Number (AEN) with Service NSW within 30 days of the assessment day, and bring proof of AEN (printout or screenshot) on Day 1 — apply at service.nsw.gov.au
• Must read the forklift learner guide (pdf. provided after booking)
• Must bring photo ID 
• Must wear enclosed footwear and suitable workwear
• Payment required in full prior to course commencement

• Proof of Assessment Enrolment Number (AEN)
• Photo identification
• Comfortable, suitable work clothing for practical activities which include operating a forklift truck
• Hi-Vis gear is provided
• Enclosed shoes must be worn, preferably work boots

• Assessing hazards and planning the work
• Planning and setting up the forklift ready for operations
• Conducting risk assessments and implementing control measures
• Conducting routine equipment checks
• Operating the forklift and maneuvering around various routes
• Practicing different types of lifts
• Calculating and determining load capacity
• Shutting down and securing the forklift