FORKLIFT TRAINING COURSE OUTLINE

SUBJECT & LEARNING OUTCOMES

This module will provide you with the basic skills, knowledge and information to safely operate a Forklift.
Participants will be able to:

• Drive and operate a Forklift safely to the TLILIC2001A – Licence to Operate a Forklift level
• Application Legislation
• Operator responsibilities
• Design Feature/ engineering Principles
• Stability Characteristics
• Operator Inspections
• Operating Techniques
• Pick-up and stack loads
• Manoeuvre/ Position loads
• Negotiate hazards
• Working in confined spaces
• Parking

COURSE DETAILS

• Introduction
• Relevant Australian Standards, Legislation and Regulations
• OHS policy
• Codes of Practice
• Manufacturers’ specifications and instructions
• Risk assessment and hazards
• Forklift attachments
• Conduct routine checks and plan work
• Safe Operations
• Shift load
• Shut down equipment and secure site

The following conditions are not requirements for our course but do apply to most construction & mine sites:

• "HR" Class Licence
• Drug & Alcohol test (at point of interview)
• Police Clearance

Training conditions are simulated to a mining/civil work environment in which:

• Steel capped safety footwear and suitable clothing are essential
• Sunscreen is advisable
• Hardhats and vests are provided
• Course manual, notepads, etc are provided

Assessment methods are of written, theory and practical observation. Therefore if you have any literacy problems please advise ACMT Operator Training Staff at the point of Application.

Favourable assessment outcomes from this training result in a Statement of Attainment.

COURSE DURATION

• 2 day for training and assessment (No Experience)
• 1 day for experienced operators, assessment only, must supply work history

CERTIFICATION

On successful completion you will be issued with a Notice of Satisfactory Assessment (SafeWork SA), Statement of Attainment and a wallet sized plastic card stating the unit achieved.