How much does it cost to get a forklift Licence in Victoria?
Cost: $499* *Worksafe Victoria charge a $60 Forklift Licence Fee payable at the Post Office upon completion of the course.
Do you need a forklift Licence to drive a forklift in Victoria?
The short answer is “yes” – it is necessary to hold a licence to operate a forklift. If a forklift has to be driven outside the workplace on a public road, it must be registered and have number plates. In addition to holding a current forklift licence, the operator must also hold a current Victorian driver’s licence.
How much is a forklift Licence in Australia?
1 Day course is $450.00 + the WorkSafe licence fee. 2 Day course is $550.00 + the WorkSafe licence fee.
How much does it cost to renew a forklift Licence in Victoria?
Fees
| Task | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Apply | Application | $67.60 |
| Renew | Renewal | $51.10 |
How do I get a forklift licence in Victoria?
To obtain a new Forklift Licence in Victoria you must attend and successfully complete a training course with a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) which has been authorised by WorkSafe Victoria to issue High Risk Work (HRW) Licences. Your HRW Licence is valid for 5 years.
Is it compulsory to have a forklift licence?
There is no such thing as a forklift truck license! Without it, an operator should never be driving a forklift at their employer’s premises.
How do I get a forklift Licence in Victoria?
Do you need a full license to get a forklift license?
NO: You must hold a minimum Class 1 FULL Driver Licence however you can drive a forklift inside a warehouse without a driver licence as long as you are 15 years or older.
What is a HRW Licence?
A high risk work licence is required to operate some machinery, erect scaffolding or undertake dogging or rigging work. In this section you will find all the information you need to apply for a high risk work licence and remain compliant with health and safety laws.
Where can I get a forklift licence in Melbourne?
MultiSkills forklift training in Melbourne covers all the functions you need to understand and master in order to operate a forklift and obtain a high risk work license from Worksafe Victoria.
Where can I get forklift training in Geelong?
MultiSkills Training have forklift courses available at our Geelong or Werribee locations. Our trainers are subject matter experts who are there to provide the quality training required to achieve competency. How long is a forklift course?
How to renew a high risk work licence in Victoria?
The licence to perform High Risk Work is issued by WorkSafe Victoria. When the assessor deems you competent, you will need to lodge your licence application and Notice of Assessment within 60 days to obtain a high risk work licence. You can now apply, renew or amend a high risk work licence online at: https://www.myworksafe.vic.gov.au
What kind of training does a forklift operator need?
The forklift operators’ course that we run at MultiSkills Training sees students undertaking two days of practical and theoretical training and a final assessment. The course will cover all the basics of operating a forklift at a worksite. If you’re successful, you’ll come out with the necessary certifications to drive and operate a forklift.
