Industry Training
Forklift (Level 3)
About the course
A forklift licence consists of two parts, the F endorsement and the OSH certificate.
OSH certificate:
- Entitles you to drive a forklift in an enclosed workplace. Expires every 3 years.
F Endorsement:
- Entitles you to drive a forklift in workplace, public, or on public roads and Is added to your licence and does not expire.
Forklift licence – F endorsement + OSH certificate
| Level: | 3 |
| Credit value: | 9 |
| Total duration: | 1 day |
| Location: | Greymouth and Westport |
| Dates: | Enquire for more information |
Forklift licence – F endorsement only
| Level: | 3 |
| Credit value: | 2 |
| Total duration: | 1 day |
| Location: | Greymouth and Westport |
| Dates: | Enquire for more information |
Forklift licence – OSH certificate only
| Level: | 3 |
| Credit value: | 7 |
| Total duration: | 1 day |
| Location: | Greymouth and Westport |
| Dates | Enquire for more information |
Core elements
A Forklift course is over one day and includes theory and practical components. You will have to study pre-learning material, pass a test on the theory and complete a practical assessment on a forklift. Additional practical forklift operation training is available.
Forklift OSH
People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of the safe operation of a forklift; perform a pre-operational inspection and start up procedure for a forklift; demonstrate practical forklift skills; and park and shut down a forklift.
Forklift F
This unit standard is for people wishing to obtain an F (forklift) driver licence endorsement. People credited with this unit standard are able to describe: the legal requirements relating to the driving of a forklift on a road; driving procedures and general considerations for driving a forklift safely on a road; environmental factors affecting the safe driving of a forklift on a road; and demonstrate procedures for driving a forklift safely and legally on a road.
You will be issued with a certificate for your forklift endorsement to put on your drivers licence you need to take your certificate to the licensing agency along with:
- Your drivers licence
- Proof of residency (bank statement, or bill of some sort, showing your address).
You will also be issued with a wallet card for the OSH component of the course which will have the expiry date on it recommending the refresher date. The following unit standards will be added to your record of learning once you have completed the approved course and unit standard assessments to competency standard.
The two unit standards you gain are:
- US 18496 Forklift Endorsement - Demonstrate knowledge and skills for driving a forklift on a road for endorsement F (Forklifts)
- US 10851 OSH - Operate a powered industrial lift truck
For further information from the New Zealand Transport Authority visit here.
Pre-requisites
OSH Certificate
- Pre-course study must be completed
F Endorsement
- Pre-course study must be completed
- Participants must hold a current Full Class 1 Driver Licence
Entry requirements
The course is designed for people who have already been taught the safe operation of a forklift and require the unit standards assessments. The required pre-existing knowledge and experience in operation of a forklift this can be evidenced by:
OSH
- An employer nomination to attend the course.
- A supervisor attestation of existing knowledge and experience.
- A previous work history detailing experience at safely operating a forklift.
- Applicants for whom English is a second language must meet IELTS (or equivalent) Level 5.5.
F Endorsement
- An employer nomination to attend the course.
- A supervisor attestation of existing knowledge and experience.
- A previous work history detailing experience at safely operating a forklift.
- Full Class 1 drivers licence.
- Applicants for whom English is a second language must meet IELTS (or equivalent) Level 5.5.
Note: Some courses within this programme require specific levels of physical ability.
To apply
Please click the apply button in the top right-hand corner of this webpage to begin the application process or alternatively, complete the enquiry form below. For help with applications, please contact info@tpp.ac.nz
Enquiry form
You will be offered a place subject to meeting the entry and selection requirements and the availability of places on the programme. The Polytechnic reserves the right to not accept late applications, i.e., after the programme has started. The Polytechnic reserves the right to cancel, prior to commencement, any programme which does not attract a minimum number of students. The fees shown are indicative only. Both domestic and international fees are subject to change. For further information visit here.
