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SSTLI0007

Licence to Operate a Forklift Truck Skill Set

Accredited Skill Set

Get things moving with this important licence

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STUDY LOCATIONS Darling Downs and South West Wide Bay Burnett North Queensland
WAYS TO STUDY On campus
NEXT INTAKE Start date: 13 Nov 2024 Duration: 2 days View all intakes
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Full Fee

This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

$630

Course overview

A forklift truck licence is essential if you are working in a warehousing, engineering, industrial or manufacturing environment. This course will provide you with the required safety, planning and operational knowledge you'll need to successfully and skilfully operate a forklift.

Course outcome:

Statement of Attainment

Industry experienced teachers

Our teachers are qualified tradespeople who have strong industry relationships and are experts at passing their knowledge on to you.

What you will study

The successful achievement of this skill set requires you to complete the unit listed below. 

  • UNIT CODE
  • UNIT NAME

  • UNIT CODE
  • TLILIC0003
    Licence to operate a forklift truck
    UNIT CODE :
    TLILIC0003
    Unit description :
    This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to operate a forklift truck safely in accordance with all relevant legislative requirements. Competence in this unit, does not in itself result in a HRWL licence to operate this plant.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Licence to operate a forklift truck
Ways to study
  • You’ll primarily learn face to face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces such as a classroom or simulated workplace environment. Some of your training may also take place via video or Zoom. Learn more

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  • You’ll primarily learn face to face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces such as a classroom or simulated workplace environment. Some of your training may also take place via video or Zoom. Learn more

  • demo View comparison chart
  • You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more

  • You’ll primarily learn face to face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces such as a classroom or simulated workplace environment. Some of your training may also take place via video or Zoom. Learn more

  • demo View comparison chart
CAMPUS STUDY MODE START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Toowoomba
On campus with some online
13 Nov 2024
2 days
Part time Log-book hours to be completed in the workplace
Wednesday, Thursday
  • Full fee: $630

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

demo

Toowoomba

On campus with some online

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    20%
  • On Campus Time
    80%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

13 Nov 2024
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

2 days
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Part time Log-book hours to be completed in the workplace
Wednesday, Thursday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $630

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

Online, On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom
Roma
On campus with some online
20 Nov 2024
2 days
Part time Log-book hours to be completed in the workplace
Wednesday, Thursday
  • Full fee: $630

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

demo

Roma

On campus with some online

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    20%
  • On Campus Time
    80%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

20 Nov 2024
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

2 days
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Part time Log-book hours to be completed in the workplace
Wednesday, Thursday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $630

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

Online, On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom
Warwick
On campus with some online
04 Dec 2024
2 days
Part time Log-book hours to be completed in the workplace
Wednesday, Thursday
  • Full fee: $630

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

demo

Warwick

On campus with some online

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    20%
  • On Campus Time
    80%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

04 Dec 2024
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

2 days
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Part time Log-book hours to be completed in the workplace
Wednesday, Thursday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $630

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

Online, On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom
CAMPUS STUDY MODE START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Kingaroy
On campus with some online
20 Nov 2024
2 days
Part time Log-book hours to be completed in the workplace
Wednesday, Thursday
  • Full fee: $630

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

demo

Kingaroy

On campus with some online

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    20%
  • On Campus Time
    80%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

20 Nov 2024
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

2 days
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Part time Log-book hours to be completed in the workplace
Wednesday, Thursday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $630

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

Online, On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom
CAMPUS STUDY MODE START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Cairns
On campus with some online
Anytime
3 days
Full time 7 hours per day
  • Full fee: $630

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

demo

Cairns

On campus with some online

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    20%
  • On Campus Time
    80%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

Anytime
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

3 days
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Full time 7 hours per day
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $630

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

Online, On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom
Townsville - Trade Training Centre Bohle
On campus with some online
Anytime
3 days
Full time 7 hours per day
  • Full fee: $630

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

demo

Townsville - Trade Training Centre Bohle

On campus with some online

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    20%
  • On Campus Time
    80%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

Anytime
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

3 days
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Full time 7 hours per day
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $630

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

Online, On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom
Bowen
On Campus
28 Jan 2025
3 days
Full time 7 hours per day
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
  • Full fee: $630

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

demo

Bowen

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

28 Jan 2025
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

3 days
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Full time 7 hours per day
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $630

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom
Cairns
On Campus
28 Jan 2025
3 days
Full time 7 hours per day
  • Full fee: $630

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

demo

Cairns

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

28 Jan 2025
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

3 days
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Full time 7 hours per day
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $630

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom
Townsville - Trade Training Centre Bohle
On campus with some online
28 Jan 2025
3 days
Full time 7 hours per day
  • Full fee: $630

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

demo

Townsville - Trade Training Centre Bohle

On campus with some online

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    20%
  • On Campus Time
    80%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

28 Jan 2025
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

3 days
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Full time 7 hours per day
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $630

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

Online, On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom

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Licence to Operate a Forklift Truck Skill Set (SSTLI0007)
Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help. 

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

Learn more
Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

Learn more

Entry requirements

Selection criteria

You may undertake training prior to the age of 18, but must be 18 years of age or above in order to undertake your formal assessment. It is strongly recommended that prior to entering this course you have basic literacy and numeracy skills, as you will be required to undertake a formal assessment, and assistance cannot be provided during this assessment.

 

You must be employed in industry and have access to a forklift truck to undertake this course. You will be required to undertake on-the-job practical training under the supervision of a current High Risk Work Licence holder.

South West campuses only
Applications may be considered if you are not employed in industry but have access to a suitable forklift truck.

Resources required

You are responsible for meeting the minimum occupational health and safety requirements in practical classes.
This includes the use of:

  • protective footwear with safety toe cap and non-slip soles to AS2210

If you fail to meet these minimum standards of dress, you will not be permitted entry into practical classes.

You will also require:

  • enclosed footwear for on campus training and assessment
  • personal stationery (pens and paper)
Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

Learn more about University Pathways

  • James Cook University
  • Southern Cross University
  • University of Canberra
  • Griffith University
  • Queensland University of Technology
  • University of Southern Queensland

How to apply

Direct application

If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online. 

Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.