Description
This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to operate a forklift truck safely.
Participants will learn how to operate a forklift truck by planning the work, conducting routine checks on a forklift truck, shifting loads in a safe manner and safely shut down and secure equipment after completing operations.
Industry licensing information
This course will equip students with the correct qualifications to obtain the National High Risk Licence class LF.
Students must apply and pay for this license separately with WorkSafe.
Certification
On successful completion of this course, students will receive a statement of attainment for the following nationally accredited units:
- TLILIC0003 Licence to Operate a Forklift Truck
The following people will be entitled to a concession rate on the half price course fees under Lower fees, local skills.
- Persons aged 15—24 years at the time of enrolment (excluding students enrolled at school)
- Persons and dependents of persons receiving JobKeeper payment
- Persons and dependents of persons in receipt of services from one of the following Commonwealth support or employment services programs:
- Jobactive
- Online Employment Services
- ParentsNext
- Persons and dependents of persons receiving the Youth Allowance, AUSTUDY or ABSTUDY
- Persons and dependents of persons holding:
- a pensioner concession card or Health Care Card; or
- a Repatriation Health Benefits Card issued by the Department of Veterans' Affairs
- Dependents of persons who are inmates of a custodial institution
^ You will pay half price for the course fees on the Lower fees, local skills qualifications, however other fees may apply such as for resources that are specifically needed for your course.
Non concession: $114.80
Concession: $69.20
Commercial / International: $423.20
School age students
Students who would normally be attending year 12 or below in the current calendar year will be eligible to enrol at the commercial / international rate for this course.
International students
This courses isn’t available to Visa 500 International Students.
For information on international courses, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website
www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
Other visa holder students
All other visa holders (i.e 457, 300, 485, 489, 496) contact either South West or Great Southern Campuses to confirm your eligibility;
South West Campuses studentservices@srtafe.wa.edu.au 0417 937 894
Great Southern Campuses studentsupport@srtafe.wa.edu.au 1800 675 781
This course has basic equipment and/or PPE requirements (located under Important information)
Participants must be a minimum of 18 years of age on the date of assessment.
All students must bring to class 2 forms of ID:
- One form must have photo ID (ie Driver’s licence, Passport, Over 18 card)
- The other form can be a Medicare Card, any Utility Bill, etc. (that has your full name)
You must have sound literacy and numeracy skills
(If you have language, numeracy or literacy concerns please discuss them with us PRIOR to the course commencing)
What to wear (PPE)
Participants are required to wear appropriate work wear:
- long pants
- steel capped boots
- no singlets
Lodging a High Risk Work Licence Application:
On the successful completion of this course, YOU must send the high risk work licence application form to WorkSafe within 2 months of your assessment.
Failure to send your application to WorkSafe within the 2 months will mean you will need to be reassessed at an additional cost.
This application must include:
Completed ‘WorkSafe WA Application for a Licence to Perform High Risk Work’ form
2 verified copies of identification (primary & secondary)
2 passport sized photos attached to the form
A verified copy of your statement of attainment from SRTAFE
Notice of Assessment given to you by the assessor on successful completion of your assessment and
Payment for licence fee.
Study options and next steps
Click on your preferred study mode below to get started with your application or enrolment.
Albany Campus - On Campus
| Duration | 2 days |
| When |
Date: 24-25 June 2021, 1-2 July 2021
Time: 8.00am - 4.30pm |
| Where |
Albany |
Bunbury Campus - On Campus
| Duration | To be advised |
| When |
Date: Register your interest
Time: To be advised |
| Where |
Bunbury |
Esperance Campus (in Ravensthorpe) - On Campus
| Duration | 2 days |
| When |
Date: Register your interest
Time: To be advised |
| Where |
Esperance |
Katanning Campus - On Campus
| Duration | 2 days |
| When |
Date: 13 & 14 May 2021
Time: 8.30am - 5.00pm |
| Where |
Katanning |
Manjimup Campus - On Campus
| Duration | 2 days |
| When |
Date: 17-18 June 2021
Time: To be advised |
| Where |
Manjimup |
Margaret River Campus - On Campus
| Duration | 2 days |
| When |
Date: Thursday 22 & Friday 23 April 2021, Thursday 29 & Friday 30 April 2021, Thursday 20 & Friday 21 May 2021, Thursday 10 & Friday 11 June 2021
Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Where |
Margaret River |