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This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to operate a forklift truck safely in accordance with all relevant legislative requirements.
Forklift truck means a powered industrial truck equipped with lifting media made up of a mast and an elevating load carriage to which is attached a pair of fork arms or other attachments that can be raised 900 mm or more above the ground, but does not include a pedestrian-operated truck or a pallet truck.
This unit requires a person operating a forklift truck to plan for the work/task, prepare for the work/task, perform work/task, pack up.
Licensing Information
Competence in this unit does not in itself result in a licence. A licence is obtained after competence is assessed under applicable Commonwealth, state or territory work health and safety (WHS) regulations.
The National Assessment Instrument (NAI) is the mandated assessment for the relevant licence as detailed in this unit.
Successful participants are required to lodge an application for a High Risk Work Licence with the regulatory body in the State/Territory they complete training in within 60 days from the issue date of the Statement of Attainment.
Regulatory Information
All workers on a construction site require a General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
Construction workers are required to complete the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work prior to starting work.
Qualification: |
Statement of Attainment - Forklift Operations |
Course start date: | Multiple start dates throughout the year |
Course No: |
SA-TC99 |
Campus: |
CIT Bruce |
Duration: |
Total Duration: 24 hours Delivered as either:
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Cost Info: |
Further information about fees is available at Course fees and assistance |
Indicative Cost: |
Operate a forklift truck: $790 TFA fees may apply dependant on eligibility, please check with the High Risk Department for more information. |
Likely Job Outcome: |
Licensed forklift operator in:
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Application Type: |
Fee-Free; High Risk - Full Fee |
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Additional Information
PPE
During training and assessment, participants must wear suitable PPE for working on a construction site, including at a minimum all of the following:
- high visibility clothing
- safety boots
- eye protection
- hearing protection
- hard hat.
CIT Logbook
You are required to use the CIT Training Logbook to record all practical training and tasks completed either at CIT’s simulated workplace facility, and/or your workplace (where an appropriate forklift is available).
Even though the logbook is provided as a learning and evidence gathering tool, the Statement of Attainment will only be issued after the logbook has been submitted and verified by the assessor.
On successful completion of the program, learners may apply for a High-Risk Work Licence (Forklift) through Access Canberra. Applications must be submitted within 60 days of the Statement of Attainment issue date.
Entry Requirements
Learners are typically aged 18 years or over. However, students aged 17 may enrol. However, to apply for and obtain a High Risk Work Licence (HRWL), you must turn 18 within 60 days of the Statement of Attainment issue date.
You must also:
- be physically capable of safely mounting, dismounting, and operating a forklift truck
- possess sufficient English language skills to communicate effectively with others in the work area
- be able to read and understand manufacturer instructions, workplace procedures, and safety signage
- have basic mathematical skills to estimate and measure loads (These skills are checked prior to enrolment.)
- provide any required evidence of entry requirements, where applicable.
Skills Recognition
To study any course at CIT (excluding non-accredited training) you must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).
Literacy Skills Information
We suggest that you will need Australian Core Skills Framework literacy levels of at least 3 across reading, writing, learning, oral communication and, depending on your course of study, numeracy skills to successfully complete this course. If you do not have this level, you can still enrol and seek support to improve your skills or you may prefer to begin with the lower level course. Please visit Foundation Skills.
Transition Information
Qualifications at CIT are regularly updated or replaced to meet current industry needs and maximise your employment opportunities. If this occurs while you are part way through a qualification, you may need to vary your learning to meet the new national requirements. CIT will aim to make this as smooth as possible for you.
Subject Cancellations/Changes
To ensure positive outcomes for all students, CIT may need to cancel or change classes at short notice. CIT will make every effort to inform students as soon as changes are made and will also make every effort to offer alternative arrangements for students to meet the requirements of the subject and complete their qualification. In an unfortunate instance when this cannot be met, you will receive a full refund. Please ensure you maintain current contact details via CIT Self Service or by contacting CIT Student Services at infoline@cit.edu.au.
Subject Information
Complete 1 subjects
Core: Complete 1
Related Courses
| Non-Accredited Training | Verification of Currency (VOC) in High Risk Work - Forklift |
More Information
For more information about this course please contact CIT Student Services on (02) 6207 3188 or email infoline@cit.edu.au