This course provides training and assessment for the operation of a Forklift Truck (LF) and allows the student to apply for a government-issued “High-Risk Work Licence” upon completion of the assessment.
On completion, students will be able to:
- Conduct pre-start and operational checks.
- Assess work requirements and plan safely to complete.
- Understand the legislation covering the use of a forklift.
- Know and be able to use the correct personal protective equipment required when operating a forklift.
- Recognise potential hazards.
- Pick up and place loads.
- Transport loads correctly.
- Understand and manage the centre of gravity of loads and stability of loads/forklift.
- General operational and driving skills.
- Stacking loads safely at varying heights.
- Safety shut down and parking.
