This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to operate a forklift truck safely in accordance with all relevant legislative requirements. Competence in this unit, does not in itself result in a HRWL licence to operate this plant.

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.

A person performing this work is required to hold a forklift truck High Risk Work Licence (HRWL).

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

What to Expect

– Forklift types and uses
– Load charts
– Load types and characteristics
– Lifting attachment types and uses
– Be able to plan work and manage risks
– Pre and post start check
– Forklift licence safe driving techniques
– Forklift stability
– Shift and manoeuvre a variety of loads
– Shutdown procedures and associated paperwork.