Gascoigne Training & Assessment

Forklift Course (1 & 2 DAY)

The forklift course is suited to all persons who need to learn how to drive safely and obtain a licence by the end of the course. This course is perfect for the beginner, or those just starting their career and their employer wants to fast track your licence.

A forklift assessment guide is available and is required to be very well understood before commencing the course. The guide is available for $30, by contacting Gascoigne Training and Assessment on (03) 9763 8429.

Content:

• Welcome to GTA
• Forklift Operation Theory
• OHS Legislation, Compliance and Site Safety
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Pre and Post Operation Checks
• Training DVDs

• Practical Forklift Driving in the warehouse (2 forklifts to choose)
• Working in Pallet Racking System
• Completing training Logbook Record
• Written Theory Exam and Practical Assessment

Course Outline:
At the conclusion of this 2 day course you should have an interim forklift licence and good workplace knowledge and skills in forklift operation. You will still need to lodge your assessment documentation with Australia Post, pay a licence fee of $70.10 to allow the issuance of your five year photo ID licence.

• 1 Day Course (8 Hours): We are one of the leading providers of forklift training services to both businesses and individuals. We facilitate the delivery of accredited training that assist our clients current industry skills and achieving personal excellence. The course is designed for the experienced operator who has a working knowledge of safe forklift operation.
• 2 Day Course (16 Hours): This forklift training course is designed for forklift drivers who do not currently hold a forklift licence, or who are needing to obtain their forklift tickets with little to no previous experience. Over the 2 days, applicants are taught how to perform safety checks and safely operate a forklift truck with the intention of obtaining their forklift ticket.
• Test Only (3 Hours):This program is for applicants already experienced with forklift operations, theory & practical (100 hours). There is no training in this course, it is testing ONLY. Therefore, preliminary study & experience is required.