FORKLIFT OPERATORS (OSH) CERTIFICATE
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Our Forklift Operator Certificate course provides the knowledge and practical skills required to operate a forklift safely and confidently in the workplace. Designed for both new and experienced operators, this training meets industry best practice and helps employers meet their obligations under NZ health and safety legislation.
Participants will gain a thorough understanding of:
- Pre-operational checks and forklift maintenance requirements.
- Safe operating techniques and workplace hazard awareness.
- Load handling, load stability, and safe lifting practices.
- Pedestrian safety and traffic management in the workplace.
- Safe parking, shutdown, battery charging and LPG refuelling procedures.
- Practical forklift operation and competency assessment.
Upon successful completion, participants will receive a New Zealand Forklift Operator Certificate, confirming they have demonstrated the knowledge and practical competency to operate a forklift safely in a workplace.
Please note: A Forklift Operator Certificate qualifies you to operate a forklift on private property or within a workplace. If you need to drive a forklift on a public road, you must also hold the appropriate F endorsement on your driver's licence and, a current OSH Forklift Certificate.
WHY TRAINING MATTERS
Having trained forklift operators helps your business:
- Reduce risk and accidents
- Minimise product and equipment damage
- Improve efficiency and productivity
- Lower overall operating costs
- Build staff confidence
FORKLIFT F ENDORSEMENT
The F endorsement allows a forklift operator to legally operate a forklift on a road.
The definition of a road in New Zealand is broad. It includes:
- Streets and motorways
- Beaches
- Any place the public has access to (whether by right or not)
- Bridges, culverts, ferries, and fords
- Weighbridge sites under transport legislation
- Worksites such as yards or distribution centres when public access is possible (e.g. gates open)
PREREQUISITES
To complete the F endorsement, you must:
- Hold a full New Zealand driver licence (Class 1 minimum)
- Hold a current Forklift Operator (OSH) Certificate
- Be 16 years or older
- Provide your NSN (National Student Number)
- Meet English language requirements (IELTS 5.0 or equivalent if applicable)
COURSE OVERVIEW
This course includes both theory and practical components.
CTLNZ forklift training is designed to:
- Improve operator skill and efficiency
- Increase awareness of safety and mechanical risks
- Ensure compliance with current health and safety legislation
Training is available for individuals or groups and can be completed:
- On-site in Cambridge, Waikato, or
- At your workplace (subject to numbers)
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, all forklift operators must be:
- Trained
- Competent
- Authorised by their employer
Important:
- Holding a driver licence with an F endorsement does NOT allow you to operate a forklift in the workplace on its own
- You must also hold a current forklift operator certificate
Failure to meet these requirements can result in:
- Significant fines and penalties
- Potential prosecution of the employer
- Insurance claims being declined
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE COURSE
On successful completion, operators will receive:
- A recognised forklift operator certificate
- F endorsement processed through Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
- Wallet-sized operator certificate.
PRICING
- F Endorsement: $140.00
- Forklift Operator Certificate (OSH): $220.00
Includes all theory and learning materials, practical assessment and endorsement certificate after completion.
Note: Additional fees apply when adding endorsements to your driver licence through your chosen licensing agent.
AVAILABLE COURSES
TO BE CONFIRMED
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