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Forklift / Forkhoist and Reachtruck Licence Training Courses Available at AB Equipment

Please check with your local branch for Prices.

AB Equipment have seven OSH registered and NZQA accredited Instructors conducting the following courses nationwide:

Standard Forklift Operators Course : This course is a one-day course designed for operators who have some practical experience operating forklifts but do not hold a licence certificate.

Refresher Course : This course is designed for operators who have held a certificate for three years or more and require re-certification. The Code of Practice for training of forklift operators requires that refresher training be given within three years.

Learners Course: This course is for people with no practical experience on forklifts. It is run in conjunction with a standard or composite course. Students are given practical tuition after the experienced operators have finished the course.

ReachTruck Course (East Tamaki and Christchurch Branches and on-site only): Designed specifically for operators of ReachTrucks.

F Endorsement Assessment : For operators who are required to operate a forklift on a road, or anywhere deemed to be a road. Assessment may be done separately or in conjunction with a Standard, Refresher or Learners course. Students must have a licence other than Class 6. Licence must be brought to class!

Composite Course (One Day): Standard, Refresher, Learners course or F Endorsement Assessment, or a combination of the F Endorsement and one of these three courses.

Note:  On-site courses are also available nationwide, seven days a week, subject to numbers.

What are my Legal obligations?

Under the Health & Safety in Employment Act 1992, and the Approved Code of Practice for Forklifts, it is a requirement that all Forklift Operators are trained, certified, and authorised to operate forklifts.

Note:  Holding a Motor Vehicle Licence, even with an "F" endorsement, does not entitle that person to operate a forklift in a work place.

What would happen if a Forklift Operator had an accident and did not hold a current OSH certificate?

The employer could be liable for prosecution. As of 5th May 2003;

The maximum fine courts can impose has increased to $500,000 or two years in jail, or a combination of both.

OSH Inspectors can issue infringement notices and impose fines of between $100 - $4,000 for minor breaches of the Act.

Note:  Insurance companies may not cover any claims made where the employer fails to train its staff according to the Act.