Forklift Course

Start Lifting & Moving Your Career!

Armstrong's forklift course is custom designed to develop skills and knowledge vital to the safe operation of a forklift.

Armstrong's has WorkSafe accreditation to deliver training and assessment in Forklift Licence courses. Armstrong's custom design courses to align with industry requirements and to enhance and maximise the educational benefit of the course.

This innovative and powerful training course is conducted over three days and is delivered by highly qualified nationally accredited trainers in a motivational and educational environment. Participants are required to undertake study at home to ensure they understand the theory component, and in order to pass the written test.

What you will need to be eligible to do the course -

  • Be at least 18 years of age; with approved photo ID; please refer to Armstrong’s Terms & Conditions for approved ID types.
  • Bring two current passport photos on the day of the course.
  • Study the Forklift Licence Handout material, supplied by Armstrong’s in preparation for the written assessment.
  • Wear appropriate clothing, including work boots, preferably with steel capped.

What you will learn throughout the course -

  • Inspection & safe operation of the forklift;
  • Hazard identification & safe movement;
  • OH&S theory & practical application;
  • Lifting & racking techniques;
  • Turning & moving the forklift; with & without loads;
  • Lifting & handling of different types of palleted goods;
  • Practical application of ‘test exercises’ to help enhance the driving & lifting assessment;

All training is conducted prior to any testing, maximising the training benefits to aid in the successful completion of the licence course.

Assessment is based on WorkSafe requirements, including a practical driving and lifting assessment & a written test. The written test must be conducted in English. Participants will also be assessed throughout the course through classroom activities and worksheets.

Your Investment** to Start Lifting & Moving Your Career!

Full Priced Course - $545

Participants will undertake the Nationally recognised unit;

TLID1007C - Operate a Forklift

After successfully completing this unit, a Statement of Attainment will be issued by Armstrong's, as well as a temporary licence* in the form of a certificate of competency.

We also offer a 1 Day Course designed for people who have been operating a forklift and require a licence. Refer to the 1 Day Quick Facts Sheet for eligibility criteria.

Want to know more? Click on the link below for our Quick Facts on the Forklift Licence Courses to review and/or print.

Book Now! Contact our admin team to find out when courses are available.

* The temporary licence certificate is valid for 2 months; after which another licence course will need to be completed if not transferred into a Licence beforehand. The temporary licence certificate is NOT a Licence & must be transferred into a Licence at any Post Office prior to operating a Forklift.

** All pricing is subject to change without notice. Please contact Armstrong’s for the most up to date information.

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