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AllTrain: Forklift Operator Training - Palmerston North

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Forklift Operator Training (OSH)

Looking to get certified to drive a forklift? Whether you’re a new operator or due for a refresher, AllTrain’s Forklift Operator Training (OSH) course in Palmerston North has you covered. We run courses across Palmerston North, Feilding, Whanganui and the wider Manawatū region, with nationwide training available by request.

Forklift Operator Training (OSH): Palmerston North

Course Details

AllTrain: Forklift Operator Course - Manawatu

Price: $240 +GST Per Person
Refresher Price: $180 +GST Per Person
Registration of Credits: $49 +GST

Duration: 8am – 2pm (approx)
Location: Palmerston North (or off-site by arrangement)
Unit Standard:
10851 (7 Credits)

Note: credits are only registered upon request. Additional NZQA fees apply.


Tutor Credentials:

AllTrain courses are assessed by experienced instructors, with NZQA credit assessments carried out by registered contract assessors. OSH Forklift training assessments follow Competenz standards, and credits are reported to NZQA on behalf of Competenz.

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About This Course

This course gives you the know-how and hands-on skills to safely operate a Powered Industrial Lift Truck – aka, a forklift. It includes:

Theory

  • Health & Safety at Work Act 2015

  • Common causes of accidents and notifiable events

  • Weight limits, axle loads & stability

  • Forklift types, controls & handling

  • Safe loading, unloading & general rules

  • Driving with loads & hazard awareness

Practical

  • Pre-start safety checks

  • Operating and handling your forklift

  • Stacking and de-stacking

  • Safe use of LPG, electric and diesel forklifts

  • Refuelling and recharging

  • Parking and storage procedures

By the end of the course, you’ll have the confidence and competence to safely operate a forklift in the workplace.

What You Get

  • Hands-on forklift training with an experienced instructor

  • Easy-to-understand theory that makes sense on-site

  • NZ-recognised Certificate of Competency / Forklift Operator Licence

  • Small groups, practical setup and real-world examples

  • A course that’s built to help you do the job. Not just pass the test

Important to Know

  • You don’t need a driver’s licence to operate a forklift (unless you're driving it on a public road, in which case you need an F endorsement)

  • If you pass the course, you’re deemed competent and can legally operate a forklift in a workplace setting

  • Certificates are valid for 3 years. After that, you’ll need a refresher course – if it’s been more than 3 years and 3 months, you’ll need to re-sit the full course

OSH Forklift Operator Training: AllTrain, Palmerston North

Forklift Training FAQs

  • Yes – we can come to you. We offer New Zealand-wide forklift training by request. Check out our booking page for more information.

    • OSH Certificate (Forklift Operator’s Certificate): Covers safe forklift use off-road and in workplaces.

    • F Endorsement: Needed if you’re driving a forklift on a public road. You’ll also need a full driver’s licence.

  • Easy. Head to our booking page here to lock in your spot.

  • Every 3 years – and make sure it’s no more than 3 years and 3 months since your last one. After that, it’s back to the full course.

  • Your assessment will be carried out by a registered contract assessor who works with organisations like Competenz. They’re approved to assess against the required NZQA unit standards, and your credits will be officially reported once you’ve passed.

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