1. Enrol into a course
First you will need to enrol yourself into a forklift course.
This must be done at a registered training organisation (RTO) who offer Forklift training. You can usually enrol online or by calling the centre.
2. Practical and theory training
You will then need to attend theory and practical training. This will normally take 2 days. (1 day for theory and 1 day for practical) Sometimes theory can be done online however practical training will always be completed face to face.
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3. SafeWork NSW assessment
After you have completed your training and you are ready, you will need to complete your SafeWork NSW assessment. This will normally be done on the 3rd day. If you fail you can sit the assessment again. There will normally be a fee involved for reassessment.
4. Go to the Post Office
Once you have passed your assessment, you have 60 days to take your assessment paperwork, 100 points of ID and a passport photo to the post office where they will check your ID and send off your documents to SafeWork NSW. The post office will charge you a licence fee of $75.
5. Receive your licence in the mail
SafeWork NSW will send your licence to your preferred postal address. You will receive your licence within 6 weeks. During this time, you are allowed to use your assessment paperwork as proof of your licence
More In-Depth NSW Forklift Licence Guide
In order to get your forklift licence, you will need to undergo a training course with a registered training organisation (RTO) who will then assess you and give you the qualification needed to apply to the WH&S authority to get your licence.
In this section, we will discuss how and where you can get a forklift licence if you are located in Sydney.
When Do You Need a Forklift Licence?
Whether you’re working on a construction site transporting building materials or loading a truck at a warehouse, you will need to have the right forklift licence and be confident operating one. To accomplish this, there are a few options for forklift training courses depending on what type of working environment and forklift you will be operating.
A Class LF high-risk work licence is required for operating any forklift, counterbalance or reach truck whereas a Class LO high-risk work licence is needed for handling load-shifting order-picking forklifts. There is also a separate licence for operating telehandler forklifts. Read this article here about LO & LF class forklift licences.
Getting certified through one of these training courses will ensure you are a competent, safe and reliable forklift operator, even if you have no previous forklift experience.
What to Look for in a Registered Training Organisation
When looking to sign up for a forklift training course in Sydney, there are several things to keep in mind when choosing the training company you enrol with. Firstly, they must be a ‘registered training organisation’ in order for you to be fully certified and eligible for your forklift licence.
You’ll also want to make sure the training course incorporates real equipment and site surroundings to ensure you’re training under realistic conditions. The training you gain shouldn’t be for the sake of a certification, but to actually equip you with the skills and knowledge that will allow you to excel on the job.
Finally, you’ll also want to choose an organisation that supports you, allows you to choose a time and place that suits you, and even offers online booking. This will make it easy for you to get all your details in order and get started comfortably.
The Best Forklift Training Company in Sydney?
At Kallibr Training (RTO 32365), we are a registered training organisation (RTO 32365) that offers forklift training in NSW. We offer 1-day training courses for Class LO order picking forklift licences and a 3-day training program for Class LF forklift licences.
Our large training sites located in Sydney, at Arndell Park and Ingleburn, have huge indoor and outdoor training areas to ensure plenty of space to practice your skills shifting loads and moving large equipment. Even better, our class numbers are capped at a small size which means everybody gets quality teaching.
Finally, our expert trainers will guide you through your chosen course and help you build the skills and confidence needed to achieve a high-risk work licence. All our trainers are accredited to Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and skilled at delivering vocational training to ensure you learn in a safe and structured environment.
