BEGINNER
FORKLIFT LICENCE

Learn the knowledge and practical skills to excel as a forklift operator 
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Why Choose COVE?

Our courses prepare you for positions that are in demand right now. A COVE qualification leads you to meaningful employment in booming industries.

COVE trainers are experienced, engaging educators who know their content from first-hand experience. Work with a team that is dedicated to your success!

This course will teach you how to:

  • Planning
  • Conducting routine checks on the forklift
  • Shutting down
  • Shifting Loads Safely
  • Securing the forklift after use

Available Locations

The course is delivered in our Hallam site. Please check the course calendar for dates and times.

Career Options

With a beginner forklift license in Victoria, you can explore opportunities in warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, and material handling industries.

Obtaining Your License

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be receive a Notice of Assessment (NoA) from COVE Training which is valid for 60 days.  Students will then have to submit the NoA to WorkSafe Victoria who will issue the Forklift licence.

Forklift Licence Course Structure

Licence to operate a Forklift Truck – TLILIC0003

Course Fees

Beginners

  • 3 Day Course – $600.00

For beginner drivers you can Book and Pay Online

Experienced Drivers

  • 2 Day – $495.00 
  • 2 Evenings – $495.00 
  • 2 Day Weekend – $545.00 

To book you need to call COVE 03 8773 9000.

WorkSafe

There is an additional licence fee payable to WorkSafe for the Forklift Licence.

For more information fees please visit WorkSafe website. 

Forklift Licence Course Delivery

Monday –  Friday (Plus Weekends)

  • This course is delivered over 3 days in a classroom and warehouse.
  • Weekend courses are available. Check the course calendar for dates and times.
  • Onsite training available.

Course Locations

  • Hallam

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be receive a Notice of Assessment (NoA) from COVE Training which is valid for 60 days. Students will then have to submit the NoA to WorkSafe Victoria who will issue the Forklift licence.

https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/high-risk-work-licence

Pre - Requisites

  • Applications will be required to undertake pre-course reading and an activity book to ensure an understanding of the leading content that will be reviewed in the class contact time. These materials will be supplied to the students upon enrolment and payment of the course
  • Students must fulfil the course’s eligibility requirements and provide valid identification documents to the WorkSafe Victoria standards, such as a current Victorian drivers’ licence
    • We are unable to accept digital driver licences. If you choose to supply your driver licence as an identification document, it must be a physical driver licence card
  • If you require further information regarding acceptable documents, please contact us on (03) 8773 9000
  • All applicants must be a minimum of 18 years old to undertake this course
  • Applicants who are in Australia on a students visa are permitted to undertake this course under the amendment to the ESOS Act

Forklift Licence Assessment Process

This course incorporates a variety of assessment tasks throughout and may include:

  • Observation / Demonstration
  • Questioning

Pathways Forward

Course Guide

Licence to operate a Forklift Truck

Need a Beginner Forklift Licence? Get in touch today

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What People Say About Us

Extremely Helpful

5/5
Robert was extremely helpful and explained things in great detail in a theory and practical sense made the course enjoyable and very functional to bring the knowledge into a new career. Feel very comfortable working with the mobile crane and feel confident picking lifting equipment and applying the learnings onto the job site.
Jack Lowe

Highly Recommended

5/5
I highly recommend the boys at Cove training. Bob Thomas is an Absolute Gun of a bloke, the teaching methods used by Bob is top class and he relates to the boys, weather it being overworked or tired. Will any day of the week recommend Cove.
Brandon Tyson

Awesome trainer

5/5
Spent a great day at Cove Training yesterday i received excellent training from Mark and Norm two different gentlemen both dedicated to helping me pass my test and gain my licence. They were successful. I do not hesitate to recommend Cove to anyone looking to improve their driving skills. Thanks gents a great day.
Ross McDonald
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