About this course

Boost your career with a nationally recognised forklift licence


This hands‑on course gives you the practical skills and confidence to safely operate a forklift in real‑world workplace environments. Across three dynamic training days, you’ll learn how to:

  • follow WHS procedures and confidently identify and manage hazards
  • carry out routine checks and use correct operating procedures
  • operate a forklift and move loads safely, smoothly, and efficiently

Whether you're starting out or upskilling for new job opportunities, this course sets you up with the essential knowledge and assessment required for a SafeWork NSW forklift licence.

Is this course right for me?

Before registering, check that this forklift course suits you. You’ll need to be 18 or older and have a SafeWork NSW Assessment Enrolment Number (AEN) before training.

The course involves basic physical tasks, like getting on and off the forklift and staying aware of your surroundings. You should also be comfortable following safety instructions and not have any medical conditions that could affect safe operation. If this sounds like you, click on the register now button.

At a glance:

Location: Statewide
Course duration: 3 or 4 day options
Start date: Multiple intakes
Number of units: 1
Indicative fees: Fee free to eligible applicants.

$1,055 GST free
Accredited Course: Yes

Details

  • Check forklift condition
  • Drive a forklift safely and efficiently
  • Operate according to site conditions
  • Monitor and maintain forklift performance

$1055.00 GST-free  (Includes vehicle supply and PPE)

Fee free to eligible applicants.

For more information contact a skills training coordinator in your area here

  • Design of forklifts and SWL requirements
  • Pre-operational checks
  • Safe operation of forklifts
  • Lifting loads and calculations required
  • Using attachments and slinging loads
  • Operate forklifts and shift loads

  • Participants receive course training materials.
  • This course is delivered using indoor and outdoor instruction.

Entry Requirements 

Participants must:

  • obtain a SafeWork AEN (assessment enrolment number) prior to attending training. For more information, visit Safe Work NSW.
  • be 18 years of age
  • have the physical capability to safely operate a forklift including – entering and exiting vehicle, monitoring environment for hazards
  • have mental alertness and the ability to follow complex safety instructions
  • Not have disqualifying medical conditions that could impair operation or personnel

Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital capability

  • Reading: checking and interpreting data and safety instructions
  • Writing: completing closed book examination for Safework NSW (if applying for licence)
  • Numeracy: ability to do basic calculations relating to lift requirements such as weight and nature of loads, capacity of forklift
  • Oral Communication/hearing: maintaining communication with instructor while following safety instructions, providing answers to verbal questions
  • Digital Literacy: N/A

This course is mapped to the following national unit of competency:

TLILIC0003 Licence to operate a forklift truck.



Additional Information

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