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LF Licence Class - TLILIC0003
This unit provides 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 HRW licence to operate this plant. At the conclusion of the course you can apply to WorkSafe to obtain your licence.
Transform your employment prospects with our comprehensive 2-Day Forklift Training course (TLILIC0003), designed for people over 18 looking to gain their forklift licence.
Throughout the course, you’ll master the complete spectrum of forklift operations, from understanding critical workplace legislation and safety regulations to confidently operating diverse forklift types across various fuel and power sources. Our hands-on training ensures you’ll excel at thorough site inspections, pre-operational checks, and the technical expertise required for reading data plates and calculating load charts.
Through practical exercises, you’ll develop precision in load handling, stacking techniques, and safe travel procedures, whilst always maintaining the safety protocols that protect both you and your colleagues. With comprehensive coverage of attachments, controls, and proper shutdown procedures, this course delivers the complete skill set for forklift operation.
It is a requirement of any person performing work with a forklift truck in Victoria to hold a WorkSafe forklift truck High Risk Work (HRW) licence.
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Delivery
With industry experience
- Delivery Method: Face-to-face (theory and practical)
- Course Duration is two days
- 0800 and finishes at 1400 including breaks – 6 Hours
- 0800 and finishes at 1600 including breaks – 8 Hours
Minimal industry experience
- 0800 and finishes at 1600 including breaks – 8 Hours
- 0800 and finishes at 1600 including breaks – 8 Hours
- All forklift course study materials will be issued at the time of booking
- Students are required to complete some pre-reading and complete a workbook before they undertake face-to-face sessions, access to internet, smart phone, tablet or laptop
Course content
- Acts and Regulations which affect how you work
- Using different types of forklift trucks with a range of fuel/power sources
- Inspecting the site and the forklift (including pre-start, planning, post-start and post-operational checks)
- Forklift attachments and controls;
- Data plates/load charts
- Load centre and centre of gravity
- Travel speed and visibility
- Safe operating techniques & exercises (including lifting, lowering and positioning loads correctly; stacking into racks, stacks, containers and truck trays; travelling with and without loads; travelling on ramps/slopes);
- Safe shutdown and parking
- Safety of other personnel
Learning outcome
- A Statement of Attainment (TLILIC003 – Licence to operate a Forklift truck)
- WorkSafe Victoria Notice of Assessment that is a temporary licence valid for 60 days
Prerequisites and entry requirements
- Must provide one primary proof of photo ID (Keypass, Passport, Australian Drivers Licence)
- Applicants must be aged 18 years or over
- Applicants must be a resident of Victoria
- Basic English, literacy, numeracy and digital skills at a level sufficient to read and interpret workplace documentation. You must complete a language, literacy and numeracy assessment as part of the enrolment process
- Must have the physical capacity to undertake the practical training and assessment components
- USI that can be verified to ensure release of Statement of Attainment
- PPE: Safety boots/Steel-capped boots, high-visibility vest/shirt, and long pants
- Study Materials: This course requires you to complete the study guide review questions before your course date and bring them with you on day one. This is provided at time of booking
Nationally Recognised Training Qualification
As part of getting a Forklift licence to operate this type of equipment in Victoria, you will enroll in the Unit TLILIC0003 – Licence to operate a forklift truck to obtain a Statement of Attainment upon successful completion of your course.
By undertaking Nationally Recognised Training (NRT) you will need to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI) that gives you access to your online USI account that contains all your nationally recognised training records. The main benefit of the USI is that you will have easy access to your training records and results throughout your life.
International Students:
If you are on a visa, you must be legally allowed to train without breaching your visa conditions. The LF unit (TLILIC0003 – Licence to operate a forklift truck) is exempt from CRICOS registration requirements and can be undertaken by international students on appropriate visas. Please verify your visa conditions and work rights before enrolling, as operating forklifts commercially may have specific visa restrictions.
Qualification pathways:
This unit of competency can contribute to Certificate qualifications from the Transport and Logistics Training Package or other warehousing and logistics qualifications.
Vocational pathways:
Obtaining this unit of competency will allow individuals to apply for a WorkSafe Victoria LF High Risk Work licence to operate forklifts and work in warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, construction, and various industries requiring forklift operations (but not restricted to these industries) if they wish after obtaining their licence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions? We have answers to help you get started.
What forklift licence do I need in Melbourne/Victoria?
Most warehouse and logistics roles require the LF (Forklift Truck) High Risk Work (HRW) licence. If you’ll operate an order-picking forklift, you’ll need the LO licence. Both are recognised across Victoria.
How do I get an LF forklift licence in Melbourne?
How long does the forklift course take?
How much does the forklift course cost?
The course fee is $500 (LF – TLILIC0003). After you pass, you’ll also pay a separate WorkSafe application fee when lodging your HRW licence.
How much is the WorkSafe HRW licence fee and how long is it valid?
As at 1 July 2025, WorkSafe Victoria lists an application fee per class and a 5-year licence validity. (Fees are indexed—check current pricing when you apply.)
How long does WorkSafe take to issue the licence?
Do I need a car driver’s licence to operate a forklift?
Who must hold a forklift licence in Victoria?
Anyone performing work with a forklift in Victoria must hold the appropriate WorkSafe HRW licence.
What are the entry requirements for your LF course?
You’ll need to be 18+, provide photo ID, be a Victorian resident, have basic English/literacy/numeracy (LLN check), be physically capable for practical assessment, and provide a USI (Unique Student Identifier).
What does the course cover?
Key topics include legislation, pre-start and site inspections, load charts/data plates, load handling and stability, attachments, safe travel/stacking techniques, and shutdown/parking procedures.
Do you offer LO (order-picker) training?
Yes. We provide Order Picker Licence (LO) training in Melbourne for operators who work from an elevating platform with a harness.
Where is your training centre?
I’m an international/student-visa holder, can I enrol?
Do you run refresher forklift courses?
Yes, refresher options are available to update skills and safety knowledge. (Great for employers’ verification of competency programs.)
What should I bring to the course?
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