Forklift Training Melbourne

Before you search for an Registered Training Organisation who can help you with your forklift training, you need to understand that there are certain requirements. First, you are required to be at least 18 years old. Secondly, it is also advisable that you have a basic understanding of both written and spoken English so that you can understand instructions given to you by your trainer, and also understand the questions in the theory exams and answer them correctly.

Additionally you also be required to provide 100 points of ID before applying for your forklift license.

Forklift licenses are classified in to LF and LO; LO forklift licenses allow you to operate the picker/stock picker type of forklift. LF forklift license allows you to drive any forklift except for an order picker/stock picker forklift. It is the most common type of license obtained.

If you are from overseas and have been operating forklifts before, you cannot drive one in Australia. Foreign licenses are not recognized in Australia and you will have to be re-assessed in order to get an appropriate license.

Employees need to undertake a proper forklift course before being allowed to drive a forklift. Therefore new employees in need of training on forklift driving have to be trained in a proper training facility and through a RTO.

Forklift courses in Melbourne normally run for 2-3 days or for half a day to one day. The duration of the course will depend on the experience of the individual being trained. Some RTO’s in Melbourne offer experienced operators a particular course, while they offer inexperienced operators a 2 to 5 day course.

There are many RTO’s who provide courses across Melbourne and its surrounding areas. However, there are some RTO’s who will provide on site assessments if so desired. All you have to do is contact the particular RTO you have chosen to do book your course with and they will advise you accordingly.

Before any training can take place, RTO’s will expect all students to wear closed shoes. Students with open shoes will not be admitted. In addition you should wear comfortable clothing during the training duration.

To place a booking, call a local RTO in your area. Most of them will respond to your enquiry and come up with the best solution tailored to meet your needs.