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Forklift training

Linde Australia can arrange expert operator training on any Linde forklift model as well as on any other brand of forklift in your fleet!

Aside from opting for Linde forklifts for your material handling needs, you won’t make a more astute investment than expert operator training.

Protect your business with:

  • Improved workplace safety
  • Reduced damage to stock and forklift equipment
  • Improved productivity through better skilled forklift operators
  • Assistance meeting OH&S requirements

Protect your employees by:

  • Minimised risk of injury or death
  • Improved forklift skill levels
  • Improved daily forklift productivity
  • Helping them understand their duty of care
  • Ensuring their compliance with regulations

The trainers we use have a minimum of Workplace Trainer/Assessor Certificate IV and all assessors are certified by WorkCover Authority to assess for National Certificate of Competency for Forklift and/or Orderpicker. The training material utilised has been produced in accordance with Australian Standard® 2359.2 and our reputation for quality and efficiency is well recognised in industry with over 40 years of combined experience.

Please note: Group sizes are based on one trainer/assessor.

Linde offers 5 types of Forklift Driver Training:

1. Pre-Assessment Training

  •  Prepares forklift operators to maximise their chances in achieving forklift competence.
  • Minimises the need for re-assessment.
  • Familiarisation with National Assessment Instruments.
  • Teaches correct operational techniques for loadshifting forklifts and/or loadshifting orderpickers.
  • Provides general requirements, knowledge and skills needed to undertake assessment.

Training group sizes are limited to a maximum of 5 forklift operators and one trainer/assessor, for a duration of 2 – 4 hours

2. Forklift Licence Assessments

Our qualified assessors can assess and issue qualifications for National Certificate of Competence in Loadshifting, Forklift (LF) and Orderpickers (LO). An interim certificate is issued on successful completion of the assessment and advice is given on processing the Notice of Satisfactory Assessment to obtain formal licence from the local state authority, where relevant.

Maximise your operators’ chances of obtaining competency by selecting Course 1 above – Pre-assessment training. This process varies between states. Group Size is limited to a maximum of 8 forklift operators and course duration is usually 2 to 3 hours.

3. Forklift Refresher Training

Ensure your operators hold the correct certificate of competence for the equipment they are using and that your business satisfies relevant OH&S authorities’ obligations.

This course is ideal for situations where operators are having problems with issues such as:

  • damaging stock
  • accidents
  • not adhering to OH&S regulations

It can be used to bring operators up to national standard, with training in group sizes up to 5 forklift operators and duration up to 4 hours or as required.

4. Walkie Stacker / Pallet Truck Training

At present there are no requirements to hold a licence to operate a pedestrian forklift. It is however, the responsibility of an employer to provide a safe workplace. Pedestrian forklift operators, irrespective of whether they hold a forklift licence, are required to be trained in the correct and safe use of this type of equipment. This training covers:

  • Operator responsibilities
  • Operator daily checks
  • Safe operating techniques
  • Battery maintenance

Group size is limited to 3 forklift operators and the course duration is 1 – 2hrs.

5. Tailored Forklift Training Packages

Training programs can be created to satisfy the particular needs of any site, especially those that handle unusual or hazardous goods. Linde can also train operators required to use forklift accessories such as:

  • Work Platforms
  • Slipper Forks
  • Jib Handling
  • Drum Rotators

Group Size: depends on forklift training requirements, with session duration from one hour.

6. Forklift Equipment Familiarisation

This session is ideal for new employees or at the time of equipment changeover.

The program covers:

  • Operating procedures
  • Operator daily checks
  • Operator handbook understanding
  • Highlighting the differences between the old and new technologies
  • General maintenance and safety issues
  • Legislation changes
  • Evaluation of operators ability on equipment.

Familiarisation is conducted for a maximum group size of 5 operators and takes one hour.

7. New Forklift Equipment Induction

There is no better time to protect your investment in forklifts than immediately upon delivery. Informed and trained operators will better protect your staff, stock and forklifts.

Operators are inducted on:

  • Operating procedures
  • Operator daily checks
  • The differences between the old and the new forklifts
  • General maintenance and safety issues.

Group Size is up to 10 forklift operators and the session duration is 1 – 2 hrs.

For more information call Linde today on 1300 454 633 or find a dealer near you.

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Call Linde Material Handling today on 1300 454 633 or email contact@lindemh.com.au