This course aims to provide participants with hands on practical skills and knowledge in the safe and efficient operation of counter-balance forklifts. These skills are applied through discussion, questioning, role-plays, and practical application for the industry specific unit. Training is blended delivery & combines online pre- course knowledge components as well as a face-to-face trainer led practical sessions.

Participants will gain an understanding of areas listed below:

Must be over 18 years of age. To achieve competency in the Forklift National High Risk Work Licence Assessment, candidates will require the ability to read; correctly interpret signage; speak clearly and unambiguously in English; and to explain, describe and verify sometimes complex needs and issues. Writing is required to the level of completing workplace forms as is an understanding of basic mathematics and calculations.

Pre - enrolment skills checks are used by Loadwise Australia if doubt arises for students that may have language, literacy and numeracy issues. To enquire for skills check call (02) 5105 6122 or conduct the Loadwise Australia LLN skills check accessed on www.loadwise.com.au

To be issued a HRW licence in the ACT you must be a resident in the ACT or can satisfy the Regulator that circumstances exist that justifies a residential waiver for issuing a HRW licence. For more information on this requirement please phone 02 6207 8096.

Scheduled courses are carried out on site at Loadwise Australia’s training facility Address;

U3, 18-20 Maryborough st, Fyshwick ACT. 2609.

Courses can be carried out onsite at workplaces (in the ACT jurisdiction) however a pre-site visit must be arranged to assess suitability for training and assessment.

$940.00 per person (GST Exempt for accredited training).

Note: Course cost does not cover the application fee for a High Risk Work licence. This will be charged at the Access Canberra service centre.

Funding: A worker may be eligible for course funding if he/she works for a company or organisation that is substantially (at least 80%) engaged in carrying out work described in the Schedule of Work in the Act (Building and Construction Industry Training Levy Act 1999), within the ACT; Contact the ACT Building and Construction Industry Training Fund Authority on 02 6262 5630 for more information.

Upon completion of training all students are then required to undertake the National HRWL Forklift assessment. This assessment is made up of three elements which includes theory, calculations and practical:

• The theory exam is a closed book test and no outside assistance is permitted. Reasonable adjustment can be applied by allowing students to request an oral assessment if language or literacy barriers exist. Trainers must be notified of this request prior to course commencement.
• The calculations must be completed in writing – Oral testing is not permitted. No outside assistance is permitted. Practical assessment involves students demonstrating risk management, pre-inspections, completing specific load shifting tasks (using a compliant forklift) and post operational inspections.

Can be accessed from Loadwise Australia Website www.loadwise.com.au by clicking Resources tab - Fees & Charges.

Forklift Training requires a Unique Student Identifier (USI). Loadwise Australia is unable to provide you with your Statement of Attainment until you have provided us with your USI. To apply for a free USI visit the USI website or contact our facility. https://www.usi.gov.au/