Forklift Training
Course details
About the course
NZTA approved training course providing the essential skills to gain a ‘F’ endorsement to drive on a road and approved OSH course for operating a Forklift in the work place.
Trainees who complete this course will have knowledge to:
- Understand the importance of safe operation of a forklift
- Perform forklift pre-operational inspections and start up procedures
- Perform practical forklift skills, including parking and shutting down a forklift.
The course is NZQA based and the following unit standards are attained:
18496: Demonstrate knowledge and skills for driving a forklift on a road for endorsement F (2 credits, Level 3)
10851: Operate a powered industrial lift truck forklift (7 credits, Level 3)
Entry requirements
Trainee must hold a minimum of a Full Class 1 licence to complete the ‘F’ endorsement. OSH Forklift Certificate only available for unlicensed operators on request.
About the provider
Based in Hamilton, the Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec), is one of the country’s largest institutes of technology. We deliver high-quality education across vocational (technical) and professional fields of study to approximately 13,000 students, across over 130 different courses.
At Wintec students are educated in a way that builds their confidence and gets them work-ready. We differ from other types of tertiary providers in the way students get the chance to put their theoretical learning into practice from the very start. You will get to work on real-life projects based on relevant topics and themes as if you were in the workplace. You will also get involved in work placements. This means that by the time you graduate, you will be confident in your skills and knowledge, and know-how to apply your learnings. Our academic staff have years of industry experience between them, which means they can guide you on your journey.
Wintec maintains collaborative relationships with local industry and iwi to identify the needs of the region and community. Fostering strong networks that our students and graduates benefit from is a high priority for us. Understanding the needs of local industry, what type of graduates they need now, and what they will need in the future is critical to assisting industry and our graduates.