TLILIC2001 Licence to Operate Forklift Truck | Forklift Truck Courses
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.
Duration: 3 days of training which includes a formative assessment and 1 day of WorkSafe Assessment which includes but not restricted to:
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Plan work
Potential workplace hazards are identified
Risk control measures are identified consistent with regulatory requirements and the hierarchy of control
Appropriate forklift truck is selected in accordance with load and workplace conditions
Working area is inspected to determine appropriate paths for moving loads and forklift truck in accordance with workplace conditions
Methods for communicating are identified and confirmed in accordance with workplace procedures
Conduct routine checks
Prior to operation, forklift truck is visually checked for any damage or defects
All signage and labels are checked to ensure they are visible and legible, in accordance with the appropriate standard
All controls are located, identified and confirmed
Pre-start operational checks are carried out in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
Forklift truck is started in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures, and is checked for any abnormal noise
Post-start operational checks are carried out in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
All forklift truck functions and safety devices are tested to their maximum in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
Issues, defects and damage identified during routine checks are reported and recorded in accordance with workplace procedures, and appropriate action is taken
Shift load
Weight of load is assessed to ensure compliance with forklift truck data plate specifications
Appropriate hazard prevention/control measures are implemented and communicated to personnel in the work area
Forklift truck is operated at a safe speed in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
Loads are moved and placed to ensure stability of material and avoidance of hazards
Load movement is monitored constantly to ensure safety of personnel and load, and structural stability
Unplanned and/or unsafe situations are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures and emergency plans
Shut down and secure forklift truck
Forklift truck is parked to avoid hazards
Forklift truck is shut down in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
Routine post-operational forklift truck checks are carried out in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
Forklift truck is secured to prevent unauthorised access/use4.5All defects and damage are reported and recorded in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures, and appropriate action is taken
Course Requirements
• 100 points of identification
• Pens
• Calculator
• Whistle
• Safety Helmet; boots and Hi vis clothing