SuniTAFE
Licence to Operate a Forklift Truck
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)A licence to perform high risk work is required if you work with high risk equipment or plant. Most forklift use is categorised as “high risk”. The forklift licence is valid in every Australian state and territory, enabling you to operate high risk equipment under consistent standards everywhere in Australia.
Students need to be over 18, have a good command of the English language, and must supply their own work clothes including boots. Photo ID is also required. Please note $60 is to be paid to Worksafe to collect the licence on completion paid via Australia Post. 2 Passport pictures are required to complete the application, these can be done at Australia Post. Graduating students will be WorkSafe compliant, once they receive their licence. This qualification is valid in Australia.
Delivery mode
SuniTAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 453 Benetook Ave, Mildura, VIC
- 64 Sea Lake-Swan Hill Rd, Swan Hill, VIC
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Licence to Operate a Forklift Truck will prepare you for the following roles.
Forklift Driver
A Forklift Driver operates forklift equipment in a range of settings. You might work at a warehouse facility, transport depot or production factory...
Warehouse Operator
A Warehouse Operator arranges the storage of goods in a warehouse or storage facility. You’ll monitor stock levels and keep track of where items ar...
Freight Handler
A Freight Handler moves stock in a range of roles in the transport and logistics industries. You might load and unload stock at a warehouse, get st...
Storeperson
A Storeperson receives and prepares orders in a warehouse or storage facility. You might collect goods according to order instructions and package...
About SuniTAFE
Established in 1980, SuniTAFE was the brainchild of a number of local educators, who recognised that access to post-secondary education was integral to the needs of the growing Sunraysia community and regional industry.
