Forklift Training

TLILIC0003 Licence to operate a forklift truck

This unit specifies the outcomes required for the operation of a powered industrial truck equipped with a mast and an elevating load carriage to which is attached a pair of fork arms or other attachment, for licensing purposes.

Required skills

• Accurately interpret information relating to conducting forklift truck operations (e.g. procedures)
• Safely conduct forklift truck operations including all functions to the maximum height and load capacity
• Identify hazards associated with the operation of the forklift truck, assess risks and put into place effective hazard prevention/control measures for those hazards identified
• Use communication skills at a level sufficient to communicate with other site personnel (e.g. receive and interpret work instructions, safety information, emergency procedures)
• Drive forklift with load in forward and reverse, maintaining visibility
• Verify problems and equipment faults and demonstrate appropriate response procedures

Required knowledge

• Methodology of determining the weight of a load
• Commonwealth, state or territory OH&S legislation. Standards relevant to the safe operation for the forklift trucks
• Understanding of forklift characteristics and capabilities (including use of load data plates)
• Understanding of the hierarchy of hazard identification and control
• Organizational and workplace standards, requirements, policies and procedures for conducting operations for the crane class
• Procedures for the recording, reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information
• Forklift truck operations and safe operating techniques
• Typical routine problems encountered in the operation of the crane and equipment and adjustments required for correction