About This Training Course

This “All in One” comprehensive <b>Forklift Workshop for Beginners Training Course</b> is suitable for people with no experience in the forklift operation.

The <b>Forklift Workshop for Beginners Training Course</b> will provide comprehensive training under close supervision of our experienced trainers. This will make a successful completion of the course nearly certain!

The <b>Forklift Workshop for Beginners Training Course</b> also includes the completion of the legally required logbook in accordance with the training plan during our forklift workshop.

Our forklift workshops have been purposely designed to enable course attendees to obtain the necessary workplace experience and to complete the required logbook in accordance with the training plan under supervisions of our experienced trainers.

The <b>Forklift Workshop for Beginners Training Course</b> also provides the opportunity to cover any elements of the assessment instrument that are not part of the applicant’s day to day duties at the workplace.

NO FURTHER TRAINING IS REQUIRED TO OBTAIN THE LICENCE AFTER ATTENDING THIS COURSE.

EMPLOYERS PLEASE NOTE: Having your employees attend our supervised workshops ENSURES THAT YOU MEET YOUR SPECIFIC OBLIGATIONS FOR MONITORING TRAINING AS SET OUT IN THE Workplace Health and Safety Regulation IN A WAY THAT IS BOTH ECONOMIC AND PROVABLE.

Please don’t hesitate contacting your More Skills Team if you have any queries regarding the course outline or the assessment procedures.

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT:

We offer a $100.00 EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT of the advertised course fee if the course is booked and paid for a minimum of three (3) weekdays before the course starts (see below for payment details

Subjects Covered

This <b>Forklift Workshop for Beginners Training Course</b> covers the following:

Day 1 Formal training & theory assessment.

Day 2 Workshop including completion of logbook & training plan and practical assessment.

COURSE TOPICS:
ELEMENT1.0 : Assess and secure equipment and work area
1.1 Conduct routine checks
1.1.1 External check of vehicle/equipment is conducted is accordance with manufacturer’s
specifications or equivalent.
1.1.2 Attachments are inspected to ensure security
1.2 Plan Work
1.2.1 Work area is inspected to identify hazards and appropriate prevention and control measures are implemented to avoid hazards.
1.2.2 Site/non-site personnel are safeguarded (protected) by a variety of measures including the erection of barricades and posting of signs consistent with principles of the hierarchy of prevention/control.
1.2.3 Work area is inspected to determine appropriate path of movement for loads and equipment/vehicles.

1.2.4 Permits required to carry out job are obtained from authorized personnel
1.2.5 Job requirements are confirmed with relevant site personnel.
1.2 Check Controls and Equipment
1.3.1 Pre-operational and post start up equipment checks are carried out in accordance with
manufacturer’s specifications and/or operating manual.
1.3.2 Defects and damage are reported according to site procedures.

ELEMENT 2.0: Shift Load
2.1.1 1.2.6 Material is shifted using appropriate equipment
2.1.2 Weight of load is assessed and calculated to ensure compliance with equipment load plate specifications.
2.1.3 Controls and levers are applied to ensure safe and effective operation of equipment.
2.1.4 Speeds of vehicles/equipment are maintained to safe operating limits.
2.1.5 Communications are correctly given and interpreted with co-workers and other relevant persons to ensure the application of the principles of the hierarchy of control in the co-ordination of work activity
2.1.6 Loads are placed to ensure stability of material and the avoidance of hazards on site.
2.1.7 Emergency procedures are carried out minimizing risk to personnel.

ELEMENT 3.0: Secure Site
3.1 Shut Down Equipment
3.1.1 3.1.1 Machinery is parked avoiding equipment hazards
3.1.2 Shut down is conducted in accordance with manufacturer’s specification to isolate vehicles
3.1.3 Post operational check is completed in accordance with operational procedures.

3.2 Secure Site
3.2.1 Machinery is parked avoiding site hazards

Training Course Outcomes

At the end of this <b>Forklift Workshop for Beginners Training Course</b> applicant will be issued with an statement of attainment and assessment summary for the Unit of Competency:

OHSCER207A - FORKLIFT TRUCK Licence (LF)

Both documents have to be logged in person with Australia Post in Queensland together with a licence application. An application fee of $74.00 is directly payable to Australia Post QLD.

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Other Information

The <b>Forklift Workshop for Beginners Training Course</b> REQUIREMENTS AND WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING:

The minimum age for assessments is 18 years or over.
Photo ID*i.e. Queensland or Interstate Driver's Licence or Passport.
The Legislation required the applicant to have basic knowledge and understanding of the English language.
Work safety shoes.
Tool belt plus riggers tools.

More Skills Australia will provide safety helmets, high visibility vest, whistles as well as the general training equipment, notes, logbook and training plans, calculators and pens.

TRAINING FACILITES:

All our public courses are conducted at our training facilities in Wacol (Brisbane).

Our training facilities are air-conditioned and fully purpose equipped and our students have direct access to all the necessary plant required for the relevant course i.e. Cranes, EWP, Forklifts and Scaffold.

ON-SITE AND GROUP BOOKINGS

We offer onsite training as well as group booking options at our training facilities in Wacol.
Onsite training and group bookings provide the advantage of being able to choose the course dates as it is suitable for you and your employees.

HOW TO FIND US:

Tile Street can easily be accessed in either direction from the Wacol / Boundary Road and Wacol/ Formation Street turn-offs on the Logan – Ipswich Freeway.
If you are coming via Ipswich Motorway (Centenary Highway) take the Wacol exit. Keep left on slip road and turn left into Progress Road; turn right at traffic light into Formation Street and left at the roundabout into Tiles Street.

We are able to arrange a pick up from Wacol train station for students travelling by public transport. Please contact us for further information.

PAYMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

More Skills Australia Pty Ltd accepts payment by EFTPOS, direct bank transfer and all major credit cards - Visa, MasterCard and Amex.

Refunds and cancellations:

The <b>Forklift Workshop for Beginners Training Course</b> fee is refunded less an administration fee of $30.00 if a cancellation is received a no later than three (3) working days before the course starts.

Cancellations can be made by email, fax or phone and will be confirmed by More Skills Australia Pty Ltd in an email prior to the commencement of the course.

<b>Forklift Workshop for Beginners Training Course</b> participants can be substituted at any time and at no cost before prior to the commencement of the course should the nominated person be unable to attend.

No refund is applicable if the course has commenced and the participant doesn’t attend without cancelling.

In cases of severe hardship or if a medical condition prevents attendance, a refund may be available. For medical conditions a medical certificate stating he/she was unable to attend will be required.

The circumstances of any non-attendance will be reviewed by the Director of Training Services on
a case-by-case basis, prior to any refund being granted.

If you need more information contact <b>Startnextweek.com.au on 1300 728 102</b>