Forklift Training

RTO’s can provide Melbourne forklift training and WorkSafe accredited license testing for forklifts, on site at your premises.  Even if you have only one person who needs an assessment, some RTO’s may organise an assessor conduct the test on your premises.

On Site Training
On site training ranges from training for inexperienced operators in preparation for their forklift license, to refresher training for certified operators.

Operators can be trained and tested on site at your premises, using the equipment they will be using every day.

Under Duty of Care, as an employer, you need to be able to prove that your operators are competent on a forklift in the environment in which they are being used.

WorkSafe recommends that all existing forklift license holders undergo refresher training every twelve months to two years as proof that they are maintaining their competency levels and deemed to be safe to operate in the company’s working environment.

Registered Training Organisations can tailor a refresher training program to suit your circumstances and work environment, for individuals or groups of operators.

Licensing
Forklift assessments are currently available on site for all Melbourne locations and some country areas. However, onsite assessments are in the review process.

All students being assessed will be provided with a short theory session designed to promote forklift safety.  Some RTO’s will provide additional training by offering less experienced operators further training.

All operators being tested will need approved photo id at the time of testing.

Course outcome:
On successful completion of the assessment (theory and practical), participants will be issued an interim License to Perform High Risk Work – LF, that will last for 60 days. Within this 60 days, they will need to go to Australia Post and show 100 points of identification, have their photo taken (or provide a passport quality photo) and pay a small fee to WorkSafe Victoria. The five year license will then be sent by WorkSafe Victoria.

ForkliftlicenceMelbourne can help you find a local RTO who conducts forklift training.