Forklift Training Verification of Competency

Australian health and safety legislation required employers to verify that their employees possess the necessary skills and qualifications for safe operation, rather than assuming competence. Pinnacle Safety and Training’s Verification of Competency (VOC) assessment is designed to confirm that an operator’s skills align with the machinery and tasks they will be performing in what workplace. This assessment is commonly utilised for pre-employment checks and to meet project-specific requirements.

Our VOC assessments are conducted in accordance with Nationally Recognised Units of Competency, relevant Codes of Practice, Standards, Original Equipment Manufacturer’s (OEM) guidelines, WHS legislation, and your company’s procedures. These evaluations ensure that operators meet both industry and site-specific standards.

Course Duration

Approximately 1 to 2 hours

Price

$200pp for public courses

For group bookings outside our public course schedule or at your location, please submit your group booking enquiry here for an obligation free quote

Course Overview

Participants will be assessed on their ability to demonstrate competency in the following areas:

• Assessing hazards and planning the work

• Planning and setting up the forklift ready for operations

• Conducting risk assessment and implementing control measures

• Conducting routine checks of equipment

• Operating the forklift

• Manoeuvring the forklift around various routes

• Practising different types of lifts and carrying various weights

• Calculating and determining load capacity

• Shutting down and securing the forklift

Each Trainee Must Provide

Participants must:

• Hold a current Forklift High Risk Licence - this will need to be sighted by the assessor on the day of training. Please note that arriving without a licence will result in you being turned away from the course

• Be at least 18 years of age

• Have at least a Year 10 level of numeracy, literacy and communication skills

• Have the ability to read, write, speak and understand English

• Arrive in suitable attire: Safety boots, long pants and high-vis shirt