Forklift Operator Training + F Endorsement

This single-day course is tailored towards people who require a comprehensive degree of forklift use, equipping participants with a Forklift Operator Certificate (delivered in accordance with WorkSafe requirements) enabling forklift usage in private workspaces as well as the NZTA-compliant F endorsement enabling participants legal permission to operate forklifts in public spaces such as roads. Attendees must have valid full licences.

• Forklift Operator Certificate valid 3 years
• F Endorsement valid until driver’s licence expires (automatically renews once licence is renewed)
• Optional addition of 7 level 3 credits from NZQA unit standard 10851
• Optional addition of 2 level 3 credits from NZQA unit standard 18496
• Certificate renewal within 3 years of achievement via the Forklift Operator Training Refresher course to extend certification 3 years
• Available for Onsite and In Class
• 9 Hours
• Prerequisites: Current Full driver’s licence

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New to forklifts? Add Extra 1-on-1 Practical Coaching when you book ($88 + GST). Tick it at checkout for an extra 30 minutes of hands-on practice with your trainer on the day. Limited to 3 spots per course.

Already hold a current operator certificate and only need to drive on the road? Book the F endorsement course on its own.

By the end of the course attendees will have gained the ability to:

• Describe the legal requirements involved in driving a forklift on a road, recalling driving procedures and general considerations for driving a forklift safely on a road, as well as assess 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. (NZQA Unit Standard 18496).
• Demonstrate knowledge of the safe operation of a forklift; perform a preoperational inspection and start-up procedure for a forklift; demonstrate practical forklift skills; and park and shut down a forklift. (NZQA Unit Standard 10851).

Our experienced trainers are available to aid in queries participants may have related to the course, guiding participants in practising forklift operation and safety management skills. This course can also be adapted to onsite specific scenarios tailored to your workplace.

Do note that any NZQA credits earned from the course do not expire these are a permanent addition to your academic record. The earned F endorsement is a permanent addition to attendees’ full driver’s licence and renews upon their driver’s licence expiry. However, the respective Forklift Operator Certificate required to operate a forklift does expire, thus requiring renewal every 3 years. This can be achieved through sitting the Forklift Operator Training Refresher course, extending certificate validity a further 3 years.

To be issued the certificate, participants must complete both practical and theory-based assessments completed during the training session assessing participant knowledge against NZQA unit standards 10851 & 18496. Assessors must confirm the participants’ ability to demonstrate the correct incident response and safe operating skills within the practical context. The assessment is accounted for within the course day.

For accurate onsite pricing and booking, please see: Link To Onsite Subcategory.