DO I NEED A CAR LICENCE TO OPERATE A FORKLIFT?
- A car licence is not required however applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
DO THE FEES INCLUDE THE WORKSAFE LICENCE FEE?
- Yes, our prices include all costs including the WorkSafe licence fee. In addition we lodge your application to WorkSafe on your behalf.
HOW LONG DOES A FORKLIFT LICENCE LAST?
- The forklift licence has an expiry date of 5 years (can be renewed within 12 months of the expiry date).
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A 1 DAY AND 2 DAY COURSE?
- The one day course is designed for people who have forklift driving experience to a level that allows them to operate the machine efficiently and safely.
- The two day course is designed for people who have no forklift driving experience.
WHAT CLOTHING SHOULD I WEAR DURING THE COURSE?
- Your must wear closed in shoes and comfortable clothing appropriate for the season. The warehouse is very hot in the summer and very cold the winter.
WHERE CAN I PARK?
- We have easy parking on site.
IS PUBLIC TRANSPORT CLOSE BY?
- Yes, there is a bus stop on the Albany Highway 200 metres from our site.
CAN MY LICENCE BE USED ANYWHERE IN AUSTRALIA?
- Yes, the licence is nationally recognised across Australia.
ENGLISH IS MY SECOND LANGUAGE, IS THIS OK?
- As driving a forklift is considered a high risk occupation, you MUST have good English both written and spoken. For safety reason it is a WorkSafe regulation that an Assessor cannot issue a forklift licence to any person if the Assessor believes that person does not have sufficient understanding of English.
CAN I USE THE LEARNER GUIDE TO STUDY IN MY OWN LANGUAGE?
- Yes, converting our study guide to your own language for study time is permitted however all assessments MUST be completed in English without the use of an interpreter.
ARE THE ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS MUTIPLE CHOICE?
- No, the Knowledge Assessment is a supervised closed book exam and all answers require at least one sentence and must be completed without assistance.
CAN I USE A CALCULATOR DURING THE ASSESSMENT?
- Yes, calculators can be used for the Calculations Assessment and this assessment must also be completed without assistance.