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FORKLIFT OPERATOR SAFETY TRAINING
Nationally Recognised Training conducted by Equipsafe, a Registered Training Organisation for assessment against:
- Worksafe WA National Licence
NOHSC 7019 ( 1992 )
- Unit TDTD1097B Operate a Forklift
Purpose
To achieve Worksafe National Licence to Perform High Risk Work. To achieve a Statement of Attainment to the Unit of Competency TDTD1097B that could be used towards a qualification within the Australian Qualifications Framework in a relative industry. Provides operators with the skills and knowledge to operate in a safe and efficient manner, in accordance with national guidelines. Click here for further information relating to how this training can lead to AQF qualifications.
Location
On client's premises, or on premises of Adapt-A-Lift, Corner Orrong/Kurnall Roads, Welshpool.
Duration
- Assessments Only: RPL Recognition of Prior Learning is allowed within the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Equipsafe will recognise the fact that you have had experience operating a forklift, and can therefore attend the one day course, or complete just the “ Assessments Only ” and not attend the training sessions. If you elect to complete the Assessments Only we will need evidence of this experience, and so, before attending the assessment, you must complete the Self Assessment provided here by Equipsafe. This will take approximately 1 to 2 hours for experienced operators.To view our RPL checklist Click here and you will see what areas of the Self Assessment you will need to spend the most time on. You will still need to do the full assessments for the Licence to Perform High Risk Work from Worksafe on the day as we cannot offer RPL or recognise current skills for that. If you successfully complete the Self Assessment, this will eliminate the AQF assessments that you have to do on the day. However, if you attempt the “Assessments Only” and do not successfully complete the Worksafe Assessments on the day, then you will be required to attend the full one day course at a future date and pay at the normal cost for that day as well. Note: If you understand and remember the information in the Self Assessment and questions in that self assessment, and have the relevant experience operating a forklift, then you should not have any problems successfully completing the “Assessments Only”.
- One day training and assessement for experienced operators. The Self Assessment preferably should be completed prior to attending the one day course, but is not compulsory. This will take approximately 1 to 2 hours for experienced operators. Click here for a copy of the Self Assessment .
- Two days training and assessment for those
without experience.
- Courses being run every week
 Course Fees at Adapt-A-Lift, Corner Orrong/Kurnall Roads, Welshpool. (Light Lunch Included)
You will need to send $73.00 with your application when you send it to Worksafe for the National Licence. Note: An Interim Licence will be issued upon successful completion of the assessments. These are valid for a period of 60 days. Worksafe may not accept applications received more than 60 days after the date of assessment, and may require the applicant to repeat the assessments if they do not receive the application prior to the expiry date of the Interim Licence.
Assessments Only $210.00: Self Assessment must be completed successfully
Experienced Operator $240.00 : One day theory and assessments. (Preferably have completed the Self Assessment prior to attending the course, but this is not compulsory) Intermediate Operator $280.00 : One day theory and assessments. (Preferably have completed the Self Assessment prior to attending the course, but this is not compulsory)
Inexperienced Operator $380.00.00: Two days theory, training and assessments.
Course Fees on Client’s Premises
Number of Operators |
Experienced or Assessment Only
(1 day): |
1 |
$990.00 |
2 |
$495.00 ea |
3 |
$340.00 ea |
4 |
$260.00 ea |
5 |
$230.00 ea |
6 |
$200.00 ea |
7 |
$180.00 ea |
A 30% surcharge fee will apply for any work on weekends or public holidays.
BCITF Funding
BCITF Funding of up to 80% of the course cost,
may be available for those directly involved in
the building and construction industry. For further
information contact
Equip-Safe or www.bcitf.org
Country clients
Please add $1.40 per km plus accommodation if applicable.
Content Summary
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Assess hazards and work area
- Job Safety Analysis / Hazard Analysis / Risk Analysis
- Conduct pre-operational and after start checks
- Safe operating techniques
- Identify causes of instability
- Correct stacking and destacking procedures
- Manoeuvre in tight situations
- Demonstrate correct parking and shut down procedures
The written assessment will require the applicant to answer over 50 open ended questions. For those who have difficulty writing or reading, these assessments can be done verbally. Prior notice will be required when booking if the assessment is required to be done verbally, to ensure an adequate assessment can be conducted.
A verbal assessment will take aproximately one extra hour, and therefore an extra charge will apply, and the applicant must be prepared to spend this extra time at the end of the day.
The practical assessment will require the applicant to:
- Conduct pre-operational and after start checks
- Accurately read and understand the rated capacity plate and the terms - maximum height, maximum weight and load centre distance
- Assess the work area for hazards
- Safely operate the forklift through a range of tasks
- Park the forklift safely and secure the forklift
Those attending the one day course should already be suitably experienced at performing these tasks.
It is preferred that they have completed the Self Assessment provided here by Equipsafe prior to attending the course. They should have read and understood their forklift operating manual, and those who have not completed the Self Assessment document, and Those without suitable experience may have trouble absorbing all the information and performing the required tasks in one day. More experience, or a second day would be recommended to achieve a level of competency.
Assessment Worksafe
Written or verbal assessments: There are over 50 open ended questions that must be answered correctly, plus some verbal questions on your underpinning knowledge.
Practical assessment: You must be able to manoeuvre in a restricted area in both forwards and reverse. You must be able to stack and unstack accurately at three different levels.
A verbal assessment will take aproximately one extra hour, and therefore an extra charge will apply, and the applicant must be prepared to spend this extra time at the end of the day.
Please advise if there are any other special needs. Certificate
From October 1st 2007, applicants will be required to get the National Licence from Worksafe. For more information go to Worksafe. The current fee for the National Certificate of Competency is $73.00 to Worksafe. Photo Identification in the form of a Driver’s Licence or Passport is required. You are also required to send Worksafe two passport quality photos with your name and date of birth written on the back of each photo with your application.
Click on one of the following links for more information
 Click here for the Virtual Warehouse Online Training Program for Forklift Operators
Safe Operating Procedures
JHA/JSA Job Hazard Analysis/Job Safety Analysis
Forklift Assessment - Written or Verbal Test: What you need to know
FAQ
Worksafe Guidance Note for Working Safely with Forklifts
Forklift Pre-Operational Checklist
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