Licence to Operate a Forklift Truck

Course Overview

This course aligns with TLILIC0003 – Licence to operate a forklift truck from the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package. Participants will develop the skills and knowledge required to operate a forklift truck safely and in accordance with Work Health and Safety (WHS) regulations, Australian Standards, High Risk Work Licence (HRWL) requirements, and industry best practices.

Forklift trucks are widely used across multiple industries including warehousing, logistics, construction, and manufacturing. This course is a mandatory requirement for those seeking a nationally recognised High Risk Work Licence (LF class) issued by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) or equivalent State/Territory authority.

Who Should Enrol?

This course is suitable for individuals who:

✔️ Are required to operate a forklift truck as part of their job role
✔️ Are seeking a High Risk Work Licence (HRWL) for forklift operation
✔️ Work in warehousing, construction, manufacturing, mining, or logistics industries
✔️ Require nationally recognised forklift training for compliance and employment opportunities

What You’ll Learn

The course covers the following key areas:

✅ Conducting pre-start, operational, and shutdown checks on forklift trucks
✅ Operating a forklift truck safely in accordance with traffic management and site procedures
✅ Identifying, assessing, and controlling hazards associated with forklift operation
✅ Understanding forklift load handling principles (e.g. rated capacity, stability, centre of gravity)
✅ Stacking, unstacking, and moving loads in a range of operational scenarios
✅ Complying with WHS legislation, risk management protocols, and duty-of-care obligations
✅ Effectively communicating with other personnel using site communication protocols

Prerequisites & Entry Requirements

🔹 Minimum Age: You must be at least 18 years old to apply for a High Risk Work Licence
🔹 English Language: Basic English language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) skills required
🔹 Identification: 100 points of original, valid photo ID (e.g. Driver Licence, Passport, Medicare card, Financial Institution card)
🔹 USI: A valid Unique Student Identifier (USI) is required to enrol
🔹 PPE: Participants must wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including steel-capped boots, high-visibility shirt or vest, and hard hat (if required by site)

Course Duration

📆 Full Course: 3 days – Includes theory, practical training, and assessment

Course Delivery Methods

📖 Face-to-Face Training: Conducted at our Corrsafe training centre or onsite at your workplace
📖 Blended Delivery: Theory can be completed via online pre-learning, followed by in-person practical training and formal assessment
📖 Workplace Training: Custom delivery options available to meet your organisational or project site requirements
📖 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): Available for experienced operators with verifiable evidence and logbooks

Assessment Methods

Assessment is conducted in accordance with WHSQ and ASQA standards and includes:

📖 Theory Assessment: Written questions (multiple-choice and short answer)
🛠 Practical Demonstration: Hands-on operation of a forklift in a controlled environment under supervision
📋 National Assessment Instrument (NAI): Assessment is conducted using the nationally mandated Safe Work Australia National Assessment Instrument (NAI) for TLILIC0003. This ensures consistency, compliance, and integrity of the high-risk licence assessment process.
A WHSQ-licensed high-risk work assessor will supervise and complete the final knowledge and practical assessments. All practical components will be carried out in a controlled, compliant environment with a registered forklift, standard loads, and correct safety procedures in place.

Participants must be deemed competent in both theory and practical components to be eligible for an Assessment Summary which can then be submitted to WHSQ for High Risk Work Licence application.

Certificate & Outcome

Upon successful completion, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for TLILIC0003 – Licence to operate a forklift truck issued by Corrsafe RTO 40621, a registered training organisation recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

You will also receive a Notice of Satisfactory Assessment (NSA) which can be used to apply for your High Risk Work Licence (HRWL – LF class) through Workplace Health and Safety Queensland or relevant state authority.
📢 Please note: Completion of training and assessment does not guarantee the issue of a High Risk Work Licence. Participants must submit their Notice of Satisfactory Assessment (NSA) to Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) (or relevant authority in their state) within 60 days to apply for the licence. Additional application and licence fees apply.

Career & Job Opportunities

This qualification is required for roles such as:

🏭 Warehouse Operators
🚚 Logistics and Distribution Personnel
🏗️ Construction Site Workers
🔧 Maintenance and Manufacturing Workers
🛒 Freight and Forklift Operators in Retail and Industrial Environments

Why Choose Us?

🏆 Corrsafe RTO 40621 is a trusted, experienced training provider specialising in high-risk work training
🏆 We deliver nationally recognised training backed by real-world industry knowledge
🏆 Flexible training at your site or our facility
🏆 Fully equipped forklift training area simulating real working conditions

Enrolment Process

We make enrolling simple and efficient. Follow these steps:

1️⃣ Select your preferred training date below
2️⃣ Complete the online enrolment form
3️⃣ Receive your pre-learning materials via email – complete this before your practical day
4️⃣ Contact Corrsafe to book your practical training and assessment
📞 Phone: 07 47 852 850
📧 Email: admin@corrsafe.com.au

Course Overview

This course aligns with TLILIC0003 – Licence to operate a forklift truck from the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package. Participants will develop the skills and knowledge required to operate a forklift truck safely and in accordance with Work Health and Safety (WHS) regulations, Australian Standards, High Risk Work Licence (HRWL) requirements, and industry best practices.

Forklift trucks are widely used across multiple industries including warehousing, logistics, construction, and manufacturing. This course is a mandatory requirement for those seeking a nationally recognised High Risk Work Licence (LF class) issued by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) or equivalent State/Territory authority.

Who Should Enrol?

This course is suitable for individuals who:

?? Are required to operate a forklift truck as part of their job role
?? Are seeking a High Risk Work Licence (HRWL) for forklift operation
?? Work in warehousing, construction, manufacturing, mining, or logistics industries
?? Require nationally recognised forklift training for compliance and employment opportunities

What You’ll Learn

The course covers the following key areas:

? Conducting pre-start, operational, and shutdown checks on forklift trucks
? Operating a forklift truck safely in accordance with traffic management and site procedures
? Identifying, assessing, and controlling hazards associated with forklift operation
? Understanding forklift load handling principles (e.g. rated capacity, stability, centre of gravity)
? Stacking, unstacking, and moving loads in a range of operational scenarios
? Complying with WHS legislation, risk management protocols, and duty-of-care obligations
? Effectively communicating with other personnel using site communication protocols

Prerequisites & Entry Requirements

?? Minimum Age: You must be at least 18 years old to apply for a High Risk Work Licence
?? English Language: Basic English language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) skills required
?? Identification: 100 points of original, valid photo ID (e.g. Driver Licence, Passport, Medicare card, Financial Institution card)
?? USI: A valid Unique Student Identifier (USI) is required to enrol
?? PPE: Participants must wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including steel-capped boots, high-visibility shirt or vest, and hard hat (if required by site)

Course Duration

?? Full Course: 3 days – Includes theory, practical training, and assessment

Course Delivery Methods

?? Face-to-Face Training: Conducted at our Corrsafe training centre or onsite at your workplace
?? Blended Delivery: Theory can be completed via online pre-learning, followed by in-person practical training and formal assessment
?? Workplace Training: Custom delivery options available to meet your organisational or project site requirements
?? Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): Available for experienced operators with verifiable evidence and logbooks

Assessment Methods

Assessment is conducted in accordance with WHSQ and ASQA standards and includes:

?? Theory Assessment: Written questions (multiple-choice and short answer)
?? Practical Demonstration: Hands-on operation of a forklift in a controlled environment under supervision
?? National Assessment Instrument (NAI): Assessment is conducted using the nationally mandated Safe Work Australia National Assessment Instrument (NAI) for TLILIC0003. This ensures consistency, compliance, and integrity of the high-risk licence assessment process.
A WHSQ-licensed high-risk work assessor will supervise and complete the final knowledge and practical assessments. All practical components will be carried out in a controlled, compliant environment with a registered forklift, standard loads, and correct safety procedures in place.

Participants must be deemed competent in both theory and practical components to be eligible for an Assessment Summary which can then be submitted to WHSQ for High Risk Work Licence application.

Certificate & Outcome

Upon successful completion, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for TLILIC0003 – Licence to operate a forklift truck issued by Corrsafe RTO 40621, a registered training organisation recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

You will also receive a Notice of Satisfactory Assessment (NSA) which can be used to apply for your High Risk Work Licence (HRWL – LF class) through Workplace Health and Safety Queensland or relevant state authority.
?? Please note: Completion of training and assessment does not guarantee the issue of a High Risk Work Licence. Participants must submit their Notice of Satisfactory Assessment (NSA) to Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) (or relevant authority in their state) within 60 days to apply for the licence. Additional application and licence fees apply.

Career & Job Opportunities

This qualification is required for roles such as:

?? Warehouse Operators
?? Logistics and Distribution Personnel
??? Construction Site Workers
?? Maintenance and Manufacturing Workers
?? Freight and Forklift Operators in Retail and Industrial Environments

Why Choose Us?

?? Corrsafe RTO 40621 is a trusted, experienced training provider specialising in high-risk work training
?? We deliver nationally recognised training backed by real-world industry knowledge
?? Flexible training at your site or our facility
?? Fully equipped forklift training area simulating real working conditions

Enrolment Process

We make enrolling simple and efficient. Follow these steps:

1?? Select your preferred training date below
2?? Complete the online enrolment form
3?? Receive your pre-learning materials via email – complete this before your practical day
4?? Contact Corrsafe to book your practical training and assessment
?? Phone: 07 47 852 850
?? Email: admin@corrsafe.com.au