Industry Leading Forklift Licence Gladstone
Jumpstart Your Career With A Gladstone Forklift Licence
As crucial pieces of equipment in a number of industries, forklift qualifications provide an excellent opportunity for those looking to get started in a career in Gladstone.
With the right training and certification from HOST Safety and Training, you can become a certified forklift operator and work in a variety of settings, including warehouses, factories, and construction sites.
Our Gladstone training centre boasts expert trainers who deliver flexible and high-quality forklift training to ensure you are qualified and ready for work!
Invest In The Best Gladstone Forklift Training
HOST Safet and Training are a leading RTO based in Gladstone, offering comprehensive forklift training courses to clients of all experience levels. With a passion for safety, our forklift training programs are expertly tailored which means our clients see greater improvement in;
- Cultural change around safety
- Knowledge retention of our students/your employees
- High return on investment
Holding years of in-depth industry experience, HOST Safety and Training offer ongoing support and training maintenance to our clients, even after they’ve completed their initial certification. Our trainers are passionate and friendly, ensuring you’ll receive the best quality training and education possible.
Contact us today to see how we can help you make safety a top priority!
Why Forklift Operation & Safety Skills Are Crucial
Health and safety training is crucial to every career and industry. Without proper forklift training and operational knowledge accidents and serious injury is inevitable. In addition to the obvious safety benefits, providing high-quality training means:
- Proficient workers
- Cleaner operations
- Greater productivity
- Less downtime
- Increased equipment life
- Less property damage
To avoid such risks, it’s crucial that all those who operate a forklift truck have the necessary skills and qualifications. Thus, to legally operate a forklift in Gladstone, workers are required to hold a forklift licence and undergo relevant training. By completing a certified training course with HOST Safety and Training, you can be confident you have the skills needed to safely and efficiently operate a forklift!
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Gladstone Forklift Course Overview
With adequate forklift truck training and education, workers can avoid such risks and hazards. Not only does this prove a safer work environment for all, but reduces downtime and can improve productivity.
Our high risk Gladstone forklift licence course is expertly designed to give participants the necessary skills, knowledge and confidence to effectively work such heavy equipment. Our courses cover:
- Types of forklifts and their applications
- Work planning and risk management
- Pre and post-start checks
- Techniques for safe driving
- Forklift stability
- Shifting and manoeuvring a variety of loads
- Shutdown procedures and associated paperwork.
If you’re looking to get started in your career or upskill in the Gladstone area, HOST Safety and Training offer high-quality forklift training that will give you the skills and confidence you need to succeed.
Can I Apply For a Forklift Licence?
To drive a forklift in Australia, you must have a national high-risk work license (HRWL) and must be trained and assessed by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) in order to obtain this.
Age
Applicants but be at the age of 18 years old and above before application.
English Understanding
The trainee must have basic knowledge in both verbal and written English as effective communication is vital to absorb information during the training course. It is required that trainees understand the course, which is formatted in English.
Proof of Identity
Must present evidence of identity before getting accepted for training and applying for a forklift ticket.
Unique Student Identifier
All trainees must be in possession of USI. This is a unique reference number is given to trainees who are learning vocational education training, like forklift driving.
Your Leading Forklift Training Provider in Gladstone
At HOST Safety and Training, we are committed to providing high-quality health and safety solutions for our clients. We are a trusted industry leader in forklift truck training and strive to deliver the highest level of forklift training in Gladstone and surrounding areas.
We focus on helping our clients achieve their education and safety goals by providing some of the best and most experienced trainers in the industry. Our trainees receive not only quality training that aligns with national units of competency, but also essential on-site, hands-on experience to ensure they can operate forklift trucks with confidence. Choose HOST Safety and Training today for comprehensive forklift training and reliable safety solutions in Gladstone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Forklift training with HOST Safety and Training covers various topics related to the safe operation of forklift trucks. These topics typically include planning the work, conducting routine checks, shifting loads in a safe manner, and safely shutting down and securing equipment after completing operations.
Upon successful completion of our nationally accredited course, participants will receive a Statement of Attainment that allows them to safely and effectively operate forklift trucks in a range of industries.
Forklift training is important for several reasons. These include:
- Helps ensure the safety of the operator and others working in the vicinity of the forklift.
- Helps prevent damage to the forklift and other equipment.
- Helps improve productivity by ensuring that operators are using the forklift in the most efficient and effective way possible.
- It is a legal requirement for workers to hold a valid forklift licence
In order to operate a forklift workers must hold a current high-risk work licence. This licence is valid for 5 years and after which, the licence will need to be renewed. This is done via the High-Risk Work Licence online services website.
If this licence has expired, workers have up to 12 months to renew their HRW licence. Once expired, workers are no longer licenced operators until it is renewed. If it is past the 12-month period, operators must complete a written and practical exam again.
HOST Safety and Training is a reputable training provider in Australia that offers forklift training courses.
The cost of our forklift training is $535 (no GST) per person.
For group or corporate bookings, HOST Safety and Training offers a free quote.
HOST Safety and Training’s forklift licence course is delivered over three (3) days. This training provides participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to operate a forklift truck safely and efficiently in various workplace settings.
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