Description

Welcome to TLILIC003 Licence to operate a forklift truck training course.

This course is associated with a LF High Risk Work Licence.

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 equipment.

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:

1. plan for the work/task.

2. prepare for the work/task.

3. perform work/task.

4. pack up.

The OHS.com.au & Kallibr Training Advantage

• Quality training – our sites replicate real-world construction sites and our clients find that highly valuable.
• Convenience - we run an extensive public course schedule and can also do private courses at your worksite. 
• Experience - our trainers are from industry and have typically have decades of practical experience which is critical for high risk work environments

Where will the course be held in Queensland?

Training Provider: Kallibr Training (RTO 32365)

Location: Onsite training (Face to face)

Course length: 3 Days 

Certification / Accreditation: Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment

Prerequisite: Nil but you will also need a white card to enter a work site

Kallibr Training is operating from Brisbane's largest construction training centre.

It is a licenced, insured and accredited RTO (32365). All the instructors have completed their Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and are highly experienced, vocational trainers.

This fully equipped facility is designed to provide the highest quality training. The training facility is located in Salisbury, offering a large array of equipment, structures and plant for construction, high-risk training, and access.

The Construction Training Centre is located at 460/492 Beaudesert Rd, Salisbury QLD 4107, Australia

Nearest train stations in Brisbane are: Salisbury (Train station), Moorooka (Transit station) and Coopers Plain (Train station).

Directions to 460-492 Beaudesert Road (Salisbury) with public transport.

The following Queensland transport lines have routes that pass near 460-492 Beaudesert Road.

• BusBus: 110,125.
• Train:FERN.

Background - Are You Up To Speed On The Intricacies Of Forklift Truck Operation?

With the necessary role that forklift trucks play in various industrial settings, it is crucial for operators to be well-versed in the intricacies of their operation. 

From understanding the different types of forklifts to mastering safety procedures and maintenance protocols, there are myriad factors to consider when operating these powerful machines.

The Basics of Forklift Trucks

Key Components and Their Functions

1. Mast: Responsible for raising and lowering loads vertically.

2. Forks: Support the weight of materials being lifted.

3. Tires: Provide traction and stability, essential for manoeuvring on various terrains.

4. Counterweight: Enhances balance and prevents tipping during lifting operations.

Advanced Forklift Operation Techniques

Working in Confined Spaces:

1. Requires precision and control to manoeuvre through tight corners and narrow aisles.

2. Awareness of surroundings and utilising the forklift's turning radius is crucial.

3. Proper training and practice minimise accidents and damage to the forklift and environment.

Load Management and Stability:

1. Assessing weight and distribution of the load is essential for safe transportation.

2. Understanding the forklift's load capacity and centre of gravity is necessary.

3. Continuous monitoring of load stability during transport, especially in confined spaces is vital.

4. Adjusting forks and load position to maintain balance and prevent accidents.

5. Following proper load management techniques ensures safe and efficient operation.

What will you learn

1. Task requirements are identified from work orders or equivalent and confirmed with relevant people and site inspection is conducted in accordance with workplace procedures. 

2. Work area operating surface is assessed to determine suitability for operational use of forklift truck in accordance with workplace procedures.

3. Consultation with workplace person/s is maintained to ensure workplan is clear and consistent with site requirements in accordance with safe work procedures.

4. Weather and work environmental conditions are assessed to determine any impact on forklift truck operations in accordance with manufacturer requirements and safe work procedures. 

5. Risk control measures for hazards identified are checked for implementation in accordance with safe work procedures.

6. Unplanned and unsafe situations are responded to in accordance with safe work procedures. 

7. Loads are picked up, transported and placed using all forklift truck movements in accordance with safe work procedures.

8. Forklift truck is parked, switched off and isolated appropriately in accordance with manufacturer requirements and safe work procedures.

9. Forklift truck shutdown procedures are carried out in accordance with manufacturer requirements and safe work procedures.

10. Forklift truck is secured to prevent unauthorised access/use in accordance with safe work procedures. 

Course outcomes

• Statement of Attainment Nationally Recognised
• Apply for an LF Licence
• Credit towards a full qualification.
• Continue your education and improve your career prospects with these strong pathways.

Entry requirements 

• Reached 18 years of age to sit the SafeWork Queensland assessment.
• A general construction induction card (commonly known as a white card).
• Proof of Queensland residential address
• 100 points for identification for the SafeWork assessment.

• Students will need to have a basic understanding and knowledge of English.

The application form for a new Queensland HRW Licence must be completed online on the Worksafe QLD site. 

The application must be submitted within 60 days after the successful completion of the practical assessment. 

A Candidate Assessment Summary (CAS) is a document that shows the results of an assessment or part of an assessment. Students should keep their CAS as well as the proof of payment for the application for the licence to legally prove they can lawfully perform the work until they receive their HRW licence. 

Workplace Health and Safety QLD can be contacted on 1300 369 911 for any questions regarding your application.