Forklift training
Companies offering forklift licence training (TLILIC0003, Licence to Operate a Forklift Truck, which leads to the LF class High Risk Work Licence), grouped by state and territory. Prices, dates and locations come from each provider’s website and change often, so check with the provider before you book.
Before you book
- The course is not the licence. Passing TLILIC0003 gives you a Statement of Attainment and a Notice of Assessment. You then apply to your state regulator for the LF High Risk Work Licence, usually within 60 days.
- An LF licence issued in one state is valid in every state and territory. Licences last 5 years.
- Check the provider is authorised: the RTO must have TLILIC0003 on its scope (training.gov.au), and your state regulator must approve it to assess for High Risk Work licences.
- Order pickers need a different course: TLILIC0004 (LO class).
- Typical cost and length: usually $360–$800 and 2–3 days, depending on experience and state.
Licence issuersNSW: SafeWork NSW · VIC: WorkSafe Victoria · QLD: WorkSafe Queensland · WA: WorkSafe WA · SA: SafeWork SA · TAS: WorkSafe Tasmania · ACT: WorkSafe ACT · NT: NT WorkSafe
Multi-state providers
Safety Australia Training — Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth. Several metro sites.
National Courses — NSW, QLD, WA. RTO 41072. From $399.
Kallibr — Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane. Two-day blended option in Sydney and Melbourne only.
All Lift Forklifts — Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane. Forklift dealer with a training arm.
Crown Equipment — National. Manufacturer-run operator training; contact them for locations.
Linfox Training — Erskine Park NSW, Willawong QLD, Laverton North VIC. 3-day course, $650 for external participants, 18+.
Link Resources — Cannon Hill, Sunshine Coast, Kilburn SA. Listed at $675.
Perform Training — WA, QLD, TAS, plus on-site Australia-wide. RTO 31745. Can send trainers to your workplace.
Civil Safety — 17+ centres across QLD and WA. RTO 32381. 2–3 day course, plus a logbook option.
YRT — Perth, Sydney. Listed from $575.
Programmed Training — Seven Hills NSW and other sites. Beginner 3 days, experienced 2 days. Around $499.
New South Wales
FHV (Forklift & Heavy Vehicle) — Yennora. Listed at $495.
Absolute Forklift Training — Seven Hills, Rutherford, plus on-site across NSW.
Australian Forklift Training — Moorebank, Blacktown, Mount Druitt, plus on-site.
Catch Training — Homebush West. 2-day course.
HPA Training — Sydney. 3 days of training plus a 1-day assessment. Listed at $550.
Assess to Lift — Tuggerah, plus on-site across Newcastle, Hunter, Lake Macquarie and Sydney. RTO 91574. $490 plus $92 lodgement fee.
Edway — Sydney. Delivered by Cobra Training (RTO 91601).
TAFE NSW — Various campuses, including regional. 3-day short course. Check the course finder for your campus.
Victoria
Short Courses Australia — Port Melbourne. Listed at $360, 2 days.
Australian Vocational Training (AV Training) — Clayton, Truganina. 2–3 days, from $399 on weekdays.
Start Training — Melbourne. 2 days, around $545 on weekdays and $645 on weekends.
OZFORKS — Melbourne. 2 days, around $500.
AITAC — Tullamarine.
CFMEU (Construction Training) — Port Melbourne. Free 3-day course. Needs a White Card and a P-plate or full driver licence.
TAFE Gippsland — Gippsland region.
SuniTAFE — Mildura / Sunraysia. Runs CONISS015, the construction-stream forklift unit.
Queensland
FMS Training — Lawnton, plus on-site in regional QLD.
One Stop Group — 7 sites across South East QLD (Brisbane and Gold Coast).
Advanced Industry Training — South Townsville.
TAFE Queensland — Greater Brisbane plus regional campuses. Forklift licence skill set.
See also: Civil Safety, Link Resources, Linfox, Perform Training and National Courses (above).
Western Australia
Saferight — Welshpool, Fremantle, Busselton. 2 days. Around $500, with lower rates for CTF-eligible students.
Mine Training Australia — Perth. RTO 51586. 2-day course.
Pinnacle Safety — WA.
See also: Civil Safety, YRT, Safety Australia Training, Perform Training and National Courses (above).
South Australia
Forklift Quality Training — Adelaide, plus country SA. RTO 40307. Over 35 years running. Also order picker and licence upgrades. 08 8244 4958.
Access Training Centre — Adelaide, plus on-site. Also offers crane and construction courses.
First Aid Certification and Training — Adelaide. 2-day standard course. 3-day supported option at $750.
See also: Link Resources, Kilburn (above).
Tasmania
ASSET Training — Launceston. 2 days. Lodge the interim licence at Service Tasmania within 60 days.
Skills Institute — Hobart, Launceston, Burnie. Its listing is old, so confirm current dates.
See also: Perform Training (above).
Australian Capital Territory
MBA Training (Master Builders ACT) — Fyshwick. 3 days, 8am–4pm, around $760.
Advanced Heavy Vehicles — Canberra region.
Risk Response — ACT / NSW. Around $680.
Northern Territory
Charles Darwin University (CDU) — Casuarina (Darwin), plus other NT sites. 3 days, $500. Subsidised places ($154) for eligible regional and remote NT residents.
CfAT (Centre for Appropriate Technology) — Alice Springs. RTO 0857. Around $800, including a $29 admin fee.
This list isn’t exhaustive and no provider is endorsed. Check that any RTO currently holds TLILIC0003 before you enrol.