TLILIC0003 Licence to operate a forklift truck

NOTE: Clients must have access to a Forklift and a suitable area for this course to be conducted at to undertake our course

Course Summary

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 an HRWL licence to operate this plant.
A 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

Attendee Requirements:

Attendees must be 18 years old or older and hold their driver's licence to complete this course.  Attendees will need to provide 3 forms of Identification to the assessor on the day of the course.

Suitable attire must be worn on all course days, which includes:

  • Enclosed boots
  • Long Pants
  • Hi-vis shirt (if you have), long-sleeved shirt

Training and Assessment

This course is conducted by a qualified trainer, face-to-face, and will be conducted on your machine on your site.

All attendees of this course will be provided with learning materials, either as a hard copy or via an online link. Attendees must successfully complete the pre-assessment testing before undertaking the formal assessment.

The assessment tool used is nationally mandated and includes a theory, calculations and practical assessments.

Full training and assessment (2-day courses) or 1-day assessment-only courses can be conducted.

Course Completion

On completion of this course, you will gain skills and knowledge of all aspects of operating a forklift machine. Attendees will be issued the following:

An interim High Risk Forklift licence, which must be lodged at a Service Tasmania outlet within 60 days for your High Risk Licence to be issued. A separate fee applies.

Successful attendees will be issued with a Statement of Attainment for the National unit of competency TLILIC0003 Licence to operate a forklift.