Course Code: OHSCER207A
Course Name: Operate a Forklift Truck
Duration: 3 Days, Industry Experience: 40 Hours
	Assessment: 4 – 8 Hours (7.30am – 4.00pm)
Maximum Students: 12 Students (Bookings Essential)
Price: $720 (Gold Coast Only) · In-house training available
Pre-payment and bookings for this course are essential
	CSQ Funding available for this course. Download guide here
	Contact OHSA 1300 647 200 · courses@ohsa.com.au

Course Description

This unit of competency covers the functions required to prepare and operate a forklift to meet WHSQ and industry standards for certification.

This unit involves planning the work for the prevailing working conditions, using the controls and operating systems to manage the operation of the equipment, locating the load and identifying the load characteristics, safely moving the load, monitoring the controls and stopping, shutting down and securing the equipment after the completion of operations.

Target Audience

Workers required to move materials around a work sites, load trucks, stack and store goods and materials, etc.

This licence provides good employment entry options in a wide range of industries for workers.

Course Content

Candidates will be trained in the following:

• Components, controls and features of forklifts and their functions;
• Operating principles and operating methods;
• Legislative requirements with regard to licensing;
• Loadshifting processes and procedures including work platforms;
• Principles of the safe removal of obstacles and hazards from the workplace;
• The hazard control measures with elimination, substitution, isolation and engineering control measures being selected before safe work practices and personal protective equipment;
• Workplace communication procedures;
• Obtain licenses and permits e.g. if forklift is to be driven on a public road;
• Demonstrate safe and environmentally responsible workplace practices;
• Electrical hazards;
• Load masses.

Course Outcomes

Trainees will gain the knowledge and skills to

• Operate a forklift in an industrial environment, and
• Complete the above operational tasks.

Course Requirements

Trainees will provide their own safety boots and work clothes.

OHSA will provide the training site and equipment as required.

Course Dates and Locations

· Interactive Course Calendar

Competency Elements

1. Access ad Secure Equipment and Work Area 1.1 Conduct routine checks 1.2  Plan work 1.3  Check controls and equipment

2. Shift Load 2.1  Shift load

3. Secure site 3.1  Shut down equipment 3.2  Secure site

Assessments & Awards

After training and a successful assessment trainees will be given a Statement of Attainment by OHSA and will receive a National operators Licence from WHSQ.

L.F. Fork lift truck (Not pedestrian operated)

Entry Requirements

Adequate numeracy, literacy and English communication skills to do simple calculations, write legibly and be understood. Have sufficient physical strength and dexterity to do safety checks and basic maintenance and operate the forklift truck as required.

Download Course Information pack PDF. download here

Conditions of registration & payment for this course

Conditions

OHSA Occupational Health Services Australia has a fair and equitable Refund Policy guaranteeing the refund of fees to course participants under reasonable circumstances. The management guarantees OHSA’s sound financial position and safeguards clients’ fees until used for learning and assessment.

An organisation or individual may substitute another participant prior to course commencement date at no cost should the nominated person be unable to attend as long as notification is provided in writing prior to commencement of the course. Registration may be transferred to another course or cancelled at no cost up to fifteen working days prior to a course providing notification is in writing.

Transfers to another course or cancellations made between ten and fifteen working days (3 weeks) prior to the commencement of the course must be in writing and will attract a 20% administration fee.

Transfers to another course or cancellations made between five and ten working days (2 weeks) prior to the commencement of the course must be in writing and will attract a 35% administration fee. For cancellations or transfers made inside five working days prior to the commencement of the course, no refund will be issued, however a substitute may attend the course as per Item 1 above. No refunds will be made after the commencement of the course unless the participant provides a medical certificate or can demonstrate extreme personal hardship. In this case, the participant may transfer to a subsequent course at the discretion of management. OHSA reserves the right to cancel or postpone a course to an alternative date. All registered participants affected by such changes will be offered the opportunity to transfer to the next available course program or receive a full refund. Note: Bookings on courses are not guaranteed until payment is received.

Payment

Full payment is required before commencement of training, unless prior arrangements have been made with OHSA Occupational Health Services Australia management or accounts department.

Full payment for courses must be made when submitting your registration request, invoices will be issued to persons/organisations who are paying on behalf of students and must be paid before a student is officially registered.

Pay by credit card

If you would like to pay by credit card please complete and return a Credit Card Authority form, which is available below. Return along with your Course Registration /Enrolment Form . Alternatively, you can contact our accounts department on 1300 647 200 and we will be able to process your payment.

Credit Card Authority form (PDF)

Pay by direct credit

When paying by direct credit you must quote the Master ID name you have provided on the credit card Authority form or the Invoice number located at the top right hand corner of your invoice. Failure to quote either of these numbers may result in your payment not being able to be recognised against your account.

Payments should be made to:

Account name: Training Account BSB: 638 060 Account number: 010 449 671 (Heritage Bank)

Proof of Identity Requirement

Participants in accredited training modules must provide proof of identity to the responsible person at OHSA Occupational Health Services Australia, who will sight and verify the evidence on the first day of training, record the type of evidence provided on the attendance sheet and sign the declaration. Details of appropriate forms of identification are available below.

Proof of Identity Requirement (PDF)

About our training

For further information about our training, including OHSA Occupational Health Services training policies and legislative requirements, please visit the Student Handbook page.

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