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Getting your Forklift Licence
If you need a forklift licence we offer a number of courses each week for new operators or experienced operators. There are two classes of forklift licences and you will need to choose one class type. The process involves being able to pass a written and practical test. If you successfully get your licence you will be able to drive a forklift legally anywhere in Australia. If you need more information read on.
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- How Do I Get my Forklift Licence?
- What are the Mandatory Requirements for Getting a Forklift Licence?
- What Class of Licence do I Need?
- Why do I need a Forklift Licence?
- Where and When can I attend a Forklift training course?
How Do I Get My Forklift Licence?
To get a forklift licence you need to undertake forklift theory training, operate on a logbook under supervision and pass a forklift driving test. There are two pathways for you to follow. The first is to attend a nationally recognised training course provided by a registered training organisation who is approved by the Division of Workplace Health and Safety to licence forklifts. AIMM Industrial Training is approved by Government for forklift licencing. The second pathway is for a qualified training person to train you in the workplace, have a record of training, complete and operate on a training logbook then come to AIMM Industrial Training for your licence assessment.
After you have completed your formal forklift licence test you will need to submit all your documentation issued by AIMM Industrial Training to Australia Post with 100 points of identification, a passport sized photo and pay a fee of $70.10. You will receive your new forklift licence in the mail to your postal address within approximately 4 weeks. In the interim you can operate on documents provided to you by AIMM.
The basic steps in getting your licence are:
- You must meet the mandatory requirements for getting a forklift licence
- Choose the class of licence you need
- What Class of Licence do I Need?
- Attend training for your class of licence with a registered training organisation, namely AIMM
- Pass both the theory and practical assessment
- Send you forklift licence application off with you successful assessment summary. The application is available at any Queensland post office.
What are the Mandatory Requirements for Getting a Forklift Licence?
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Provide proof of identity, ideally with a photo.
- Must be able to read and understand English.
- Operate on a forklift under supervision up to 40 nominal hours recorded in an approved log book.
- Must be able to complete a knowledge test.
- Must be able to complete a practical driving test.
- Trainees under the age of 18 can undertake training on a logbook scheme, but will not be eligible for a licence assessment test until they attain the age of 18.
- Persons living outside Queensland will not be licenced under Queensland
conditions.
What Class of Licence Do I Need?
In Australia there are two different classes of forklift - and each require a separate licence to operate.
The most common type is a counter balanced forklift which requires an LF Class Licence. Refer to the picture below of the types of forklift classes.
The least common class of forklift is a stock picker or order picker. Stock pickers allow the driver to be raised with the load often used in high rise pallet racking. A stock picker requires an LO Class Licence.
Refer to the pictures of forklifts below to assist you in deciding what class of licence you need.
LF Class Forklift Licence Required:
LO Class Forklift Licence Required (Stock Picker):
Forklift Licence Not Required:
Why Do I Need a Forklift Licence?
Every state of Australia has government legislation which requires certain types of plant and equipment to have licensed operators. This is due to safety requirements. All employers must provide safe work places including training in forklift operation. Companies who own plant and equipment are required to provide training to ensure that the persons operating the equipment have a current licence and work safely.