Our forklift truck training covers the functions required to operate a forklift truck and (if competent) apply for a high risk work licence. This course is for beginners as well as experienced operators. Our experienced high risk work trainers work with participants to ensure they are confident and competent in operating a forklift truck.

The key areas covered by this course include:

• Assessing hazards and planning the work
• Planning and setting up the forklift ready for operations
• Conducting risk assessment and implementing control measures
• Conducting routine checks of equipment
• Operating the forklift
• Manoeuvring forklift around various routes
• Practicing different types of lifts and carrying various weights
• Calculating and determining load capacity
• Shutting down and securing the forklift.

Mandatory Requirements

To successfully complete this certification, participants must:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have at least a Year 10 level of numeracy, literacy and communication skills
• Have the ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Provide 100 points of identification on day one of your training (see this link and read the Evidence of Identity section below for details). Please note that arriving without this ID will result in you being turned away from the course
• Arrive in suitable attire: Safety boots, long pants and high-vis shirt
• Be ready and willing to study, memorise and complete review questions at night in order to have the best chance of successfully completing the written assessment.

Evidence of Identity

You are required to present 100 points of identification to your Pinnacle Safety Training Trainer on day one of your course. If you do not provide the identification requirements you can not participate in the formal assessment.

If you cannot supply 100 points of identification, contact SafeWork NSW for assistance on 13 10 50.

SafeWork NSW require you to declare that:

1. You must not have had a WHS authorisation suspended or cancelled (expired authorisations are excluded) by any Australian certifying authority within the last five years. TRUE/FALSE
2. You must not have previously been convicted or entered into an enforceable undertaking under the WHS Act or WHS Regulation in NSW or a WHS law in another Australian jurisdiction. TRUE/FALSE 
3. You must have a residential address within NSW. TRUE/FALSE
4. You are not hearing impaired and require an Auslan interpreter for a HRWL Assessment. TRUE/FALSE
5. You are not an accredited HRWL Assessor. TRUE/FALSE

You must be able to answer TRUE to the five statements above. If any of the above are FALSE, please contact Pinnacle Safety and Training on 1300 990 810. We are required to seek an exemption approval from the Regulator to allow your enrolment to proceed.

Questions?

If you have further questions - please be sure to read all the FAQ's on our website or give us a call on 1300 990 810.