Fork Lift Truck CourseAll programs offered by A1 Group Training are aligned to the RII Resource and Infrastructure Industry Training Package and TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package for quality assurance and best practice. There is no set commencement date for courses they commence at a time to suit participants’ availability. To enrol in any of our courses you will need a Unique Student Identification number (USI). You cannot be issued with a Certificate or Statement of Attainment unless you have a USI. You can create your own USI by visiting www.usi.gov.au. Or authorise A1 Group Training to create one on your behalf.
RequirementsStudents should be able to read and write English at the level required to perform the work in the qualification/unit of competency. A1 Group Training’s trainer will provide all participants with a Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment on enrolment and will provide participants with the necessary referral for support if required. Participants must provide their own personal protective equipment (PPE) and A1 Group Training will provide all learning material on enrolment. Students must have access to all workplace documents such as safety and emergency plans and safe work method statements (SWMS) to successfully complete the courses offered.
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Application of the Unit
This unit requires the operator to be able plan the work, conduct routine checks on the forklift, shift loads in a safe manner, and shut down and secure the equipment after the completion of operations. This unit is based on the National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work. This unit in its current form meets state and territory licensing requirements. Any alteration will result in a unit which is not acceptable to regulators for the purpose of licensing.
What role does this unit of competency suit?
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to operate a forklift truck safely. Forklift truck means a powered industrial truck equipped with lifting media made up of a mast and an elevating load carriage to which is attached a pair of fork arms or other arms that can be raised 900 mm or more above the ground, but does not include a pedestrian-operated truck or a pallet truck.
A person performing this work is required to hold a forklift truck high risk work (HRW) licence. This unit requires a person operating a forklift truck to plan the work, conduct routine checks on a forklift truck, shift loads in a safe manner, and safely shut down and secure equipment after completing operations.
A person performing this work is required to hold a forklift truck high risk work (HRW) licence. This unit requires a person operating a forklift truck to plan the work, conduct routine checks on a forklift truck, shift loads in a safe manner, and safely shut down and secure equipment after completing operations.
How is the course offered?
The forklift licence is available by first completing knowledge training then doing work experience under a qualified licences supervisor. You must log all work completed on the forklift in your log book. The assessor must check and verify the workplace training prior to you completing the final assessment. Successful applicants may then apply to WH&S Queensland for the licence.
What is covered in the course?
The unit of competency comprises 4 elements of study. The full list of elements (including training package rules) are available by following the link: http://training.gov.au/Training/Details/tlilic2001
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Where is the training delivered?
Training can be undertaken on site at your workplace or at the A1 Group Training’s training facility conveniently located at 4 McCartin Court in Toowoomba approximately 100km West of Brisbane.
Who is the trainer?
The course trainer and assessor for this qualification is highly experienced industry professional and A1 Group Training Director, Mr Danny McCartin.
About Danny McCartin
Will I get value for money? Does the trainer know what they are talking about, and do they have the experience in my industry? All are legitimate questions and are usually the first thoughts most students have when speaking to training organisations.
The team at A1 Group Training and its Director and Training Manager Danny McCartin understand that completely, and are focused on providing high quality, skill enhancing and outcomes focused training to clients. Danny McCartin started out as a Carpenter and Joinery trade apprentice, and has built an impressive skillset over 40 years across the building and construction, earth moving, heavy machinery and freight transport industries in Toowoomba, as both a business owner and tradesman. Not satisfied with sitting still, Danny grew his skills through the completion of four (4) trade qualifications in Carpentry, Motor Mechanics, Welding and Fitting and Turning. |
As the ‘go to’ person for many of his colleagues over the years, Danny realised he could give something positive back to the industries that gave him so much by moving into training and development. Linking up firstly with TAFE, Danny McCartin established a reputation as an exceptional trainer at a range of colleges and training organisations such as ACTA and AACC in Townsville, Yeronga TAFE in Brisbane, and finally TAFE South West in Toowoomba. (Formerly SQIT)
Danny then further broadened his skills through the completion of additional formal qualifications including:
Whilst working for TAFE South West (formerly SQIT) in Toowoomba, Danny McCartin identified an opportunity to provide his students with more focused and personalised training through his own training organisation, where programs are tailor made to suit the individual.
Danny then further broadened his skills through the completion of additional formal qualifications including:
- Four (4) Diploma’s in Training and Assessment and Business;
- Seven (7) Certificate III’s in Civil Construction, Plant Operations, Road Construction Maintenance, Carpentry and Joinery;
- Three (3) Miscellaneous qualifications in Transport and Logistics; and
- Multiple single competencies.
Whilst working for TAFE South West (formerly SQIT) in Toowoomba, Danny McCartin identified an opportunity to provide his students with more focused and personalised training through his own training organisation, where programs are tailor made to suit the individual.
Legislative, regulatory and certification requirements.
This unit is based on the licensing requirements of Part 4.5 of the Model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations, HRW and meets Commonwealth, state and territory HRW licensing requirements. Relevant information must be sourced prior to undertaking the unit. Contact A1 Group Training for further information or to enrol.
Cost $650
This covers the cost of the training and assessment of the unit of competency. A high risk licence application fee is also applicable for successful participants.