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The role of a Forklift Operator (Driver) goes far beyond just lifting and stacking a load, and driving a forklift truck. Forklift Operators need to have, or develop, excellent judgment skills. They must be able to estimate how much a load weighs to determine if they’ll be able to carry it, and be able to judge the width and height of a load to ensure it will fit into a designated area. The Forklift Operator also need to have, or develop, a good judgment for negotiating tight turns, moving the truck around obstacles, driving in reverse, good hand-eye co-ordination, and good reflexes.
FORKLIFT OPERATIONS (LF)
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| Licence Code: | LF |
| Pre-requisites: | Candidates must be over the age of 18, have access to a workplace with the equipment/machinery and tools required, and have a Licensed Operator to supervise all workplace training |
| Duration: | 2 days of theoretical and practical training |
| Training Plan | Training plans will be issued to each student prior to the commencement of the course. In most instances the training plans are similar and contain the following:The first day consists of theory training and includes:
The 2nd and final day will consist of the following:
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| Log Book | At the successful completion of the written assessment, the candidate will be deemed to have demonstrated adequate knowledge, meeting the knowledge requirements of the course. At which time the candidate will receive a Logbook/Training plan.Workplace training must be recorded within the Log book. This will be done on at the Candidate’s workplace. The hours required to be logged in the log book will depend on each individual candidate, and how long it takes them to gain an adequate level of skills and knowledge.Once adequate hours are logged and the Candidate’s Supervisor/Employer feels the Candidate has demonstrated consistent application of skills, the Candidate may then undertake the practical exam at Lifting Skills. |
| Completion | At the successful completion of the practical and written assessment, the candidate will be deemed competent in this unit of competency and receive a Statement of Attainment and Assessment Summary. |
Alternative Forklift course
For Candidates who do not have access to a workplace, Forklift, and Licensed Forklift Operator.
Lifting Skills offers Candidates use of a forklift and the supervision of a Licensed Forklift Operator so that the Candidate can record adequate logbook hours. Logging workplace training hours is a requirement of Workplace Health and Safety Queensland.
The first two days will remain the same as the standard forklift course (see above table for details); however, following the two day course the Candidate will make bookings with Lifting Skills for the use of its Forklift to log hours. Once the Assessor feels the Candidate has appropriate skills and knowledge, the Candidate can then undertake the Practical Assessment and complete the full course to apply for the forklift lincence.
Pricing is determined on a case by case basis. Please contact Lifting Skills for further information
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