Forklift Operation

Course Code
CPC30708
Course Type
Short Course; Accredited Course
Course Level
Skills Building
Unit Code
TLID1007C
Department
Construction and Safety Centre
Course Location
Yallourn
Course Duration
Part Time: 4 days/sessions 28 hours
Course Cost
$400.
Study Modes
On Campus
Times
8.00am - 4.00pm
Enquiries

Contact the Short Course Hotline to enrol or express your interest in this course.

Phone:  1300 657 261
Fax:      1300 094 661
Email:    skillsdevelopment@gippstafe.vic.edu.au

Course Overview

Forklift operators drive forklifts to shift and stack bales, cartons, containers, crates and pallets of goods in areas such as timber yards and warehouses.  They also move shipping containers on the waterfront and are employed in a wide range of industries and businesses.

This course provides basic training in the safe operation of forklifts. It covers regulations, safety requirements, operation of a variety of forklifts, movement of loads to and from a pallet, stacking, racking and containers.

Qualifications And Recognition

Upon completion of this course, students will be issued with a Statement of Attainment.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

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Employment Prospects

  • Forklift Operator

Entry Requirements

To undertake this course you must be:

  • Wear appropriate safety footwear
  • Be at least 18 years of age.

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Assessment

Assessment will take place under national competency standards.

Course Times

Campus Time Date Session Code
Yallourn 8.00am - 4.00pm 25th - 28th June YCS3LF12AB
Yallourn 8.00am - 4.00pm  17th - 20th September  YCS3LF12AC
Yallourn  8.00am - 4.00pm  26th - 29th November YCS3LF12AD