Please note – TLILIC0003 supersedes TLILIC2001A
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This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to operate a forklift truck safely in accordance with all relevant legislative requirements. Competence in this unit does not give you an HRWL licence to operate a forklift.
This is what the NSW Government defines as a forklift truck –
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 attachments 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 high-risk work licence (HRWL) for a forklift truck. This unit requires a person operating a forklift truck to:
Please note that there are no prerequisites for this course.
Students who successfully complete this course will be issued with a statement of attainment for TLILIC0003 – Licence to operate a forklift truck, and a High-Risk Work Licence (LF).
Learners are required to apply for a forklift truck (LF) licence with SafeWork NSW.
USI Details
From 1st January 2015, each student who will be commencing nationally recognised training in Australia is required to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI) to be able to obtain their certificate or qualification from their registered training organisation. Students are encouraged to create a USI prior to attending any training.
To create a USI, please head to the following website: https://www.usi.gov.au/. If you already have your USI number, then please ignore this step.
As of the 7th May, SafeWork NSW will be introducing a new online process for High Risk Work (HRW) Assessments.
What This Means for You:
All students undertaking a HRW Assessment will now be required to register via their Service NSW account.
Action Required:
Before your scheduled assessment, please ensure you:
Full Instructions will be available here come 7th May: instructions or alternatively instruction will be given upon course bookings on the procedure.
For any Service NSW app or account queries please contact 13 77 88 (Service NSW)
If you have any questions regarding the new process please contact 13 10 50 (SafeWork NSW)
If you’re experiencing any difficulties registering, we’ll gladly assist you when you arrive for your scheduled course.
This course will help you gain hands-on skills that you need to apply for your forklift truck licence, and you will gain the skills and knowledge required in –
To get a forklift licence in NSW, you need to complete a High-Risk Work (HRW) Licence training course through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). The process involves:
Completing a Training Course – Enrol in a WorkCover-approved RTO for forklift training.
Passing an Assessment – After training, you must pass a formal assessment covering both theory and practical skills.
Receiving Your Licence – If successful, you’ll receive your forklift licence, valid in all Australian states and territories.
If you have any questions, you can always ask us to guide you.
Forklift licences in NSW are valid for five years. To renew:
With an LF (Load-Shifting Forklift) Licence, you can operate any forklift except an order picker forklift (which requires an LO licence).
This includes:
Please refer to the course overview to understand what is considered a forklift.
A forklift licence in NSW is valid for five years from the date of issue. To keep it valid, you must renew it before expiry through SafeWork NSW. If your licence expires, you may need to undergo retraining and reassessment.
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SKIVL is committed to ensuring that the trainees are offered courses of the utmost care and quality. Which is why we ensure are forklift licensing instructors are always prepared to answer questions and provide you with the right guidance. We ensure that our highly experienced course provider covers all the functions you need to understand and master in order to operate a forklift.