Is there a requisite age to obtain a forklift licence?
In order to obtain a forklift licence, a student must meet the minimum age requirement. The current minimum age requirement is 18 years and older. However, there are exceptional circumstances that Worksafe Victoria may approve.
For more information on these exceptions, it is advised you speak to Worksafe
Victoria directly.
If an exemption is not granted by Worksafe, then a student will be required to wait until they are at least 18 years of age.
Are there any other pre requisites for a forklift licence?
As discussed above, age is an important requisite. However, it is not the only one.
Forklift training is also required. Students are required to enrol and complete an approved forklift training course provisioned by a Registered Training Organisation or a training centre affiliated with a RTO.
Students are also required to have basic written and oral English skills. Basic English is necessary as trainers and assessors will provide instructions to students on how to safely operate a forklift. Should a student not have basic English, it will be difficult for trainers to teach a student how to operate a forklift safely and competently.
Students are also required to successfully complete a two part theory and practical forklift licence assessment.
The theory component is comprised of 52 questions. A trainer will discuss all questions and answers in the training course. It is important students have a thorough understanding.
The practical component consists of a number of set completed task that the trainer will instruct the student to complete.
Upon successful completion of the assessment, students will be issued with a temporary 60 day licence. Prior to being issued with a licence, you are required to have 100 Points of ID.
Does an LF Forklift Licence allow you to operate a LO Forklift?
LF allows you to operate any forklift except those which are classified LO. Now, the LF class of licence lets you typically operate counter balance forklifts. These are the general and most common type of forklift.
An LO class of licence lets you operate an Order Picker/Stock Picker. In order to operate an order picker, you are required to hold a current LO licence.
I obtained a forklift licence overseas. Can I use that in Australia?
An international forklift licence does not allow you to operate a forklift in Australia. All states and territories do not accept overseas forklift licence. Therefore, you will need to be trained and tested again by an authorised assessor. Once you have completed a successful assessment, you are reminded to submit your application to Worksafe Victoria and pay the applicable application fee.
Where do I submit my application?
An application for a forklift licence can be submitted at any post office in Victoria. Please note that you will also require to pay an application fee.
My boss said to get on a forklift at work. Is that ok?
You are allowed to operate a forklift at work. However, the requirement is that you
are supervised by someone who holds a current forklift licence at all times. Please call Worksafe Victoria to discuss this issue. Failure to adhere to the laws of Worksafe Victoria may result in heavy fines and penalties.
How long does forklift training and licencing take?
There are a number of different beginner courses you can take. Most RTO’s offer 2 to 5 day beginner training courses.
Do you have a course close to me?
As you know, our RTO partners offer forklift training courses and onsite training and assessment all over Victoria. Therefore, fill in our free quote form today to find the closest training centre to you. Should you require public transport, let the training centre know. They may be able to arrange transport for you.
Do training centres offer onsite training?
If you are interested in having local trainers come out to your business, then
they are more than happy to do that. As you probably know, we match a
number of businesses with local RTO’s who require training and assessing of their staff.
In order for our partners to train your staff onsite, you will require the proper facilities. This includes racking, forklifts etc.
Please speak to a local RTO to make sure you are set up for training.
What are Forklift assessors like? Are they certified by Worksafe?
Forklift Licence Victoria do not provision training or are a RTO. We match students with quality forklift training centres who provide safe courses in proper training facilities. The training centres we match students with have approved assessors who are all Authorised Certificate Assessors. All have years of forklift operating and teaching experience. Further, all have current industry experience so that trainers can quickly identify any weaknesses or bad habits students may have picked up whilst operating a forklift in a workplace.
What clothing should I wear for training?
Operating a forklift skillfully requires you to be comfortable. Therefore, you may want to wear something comfortable. Please be aware that closed footwear is a must. As safety is vital, thongs, sandals, crocs, etc will not be permitted by training centres.
Failure to wear the right clothing will mean that you won’t be permitted for training.
How can I enrol into a forklift training course and licence test?
For more information and to receive a quote on all type of training and locations available from select RTO’s, complete our Forklift Training Location Finder.