Forklift & OSH Certificate
What is a forklift licence?
A forklift licence consists of two parts: Department of Labour OSH Certificate in Safe Handling Skills; and the F endorsement for your driver licence.
The OSH certificate entitles you to drive a forklift in the workplace. The F endorsement is required if you drive a forklift on public roads. The definition of a road includes anywhere that the public have vehicular access to – whether as of right or not.
What all that means is that you need the OSH certificate to get a job in the warehouse and you need the F endorsement to drive the Forklift out in the yard loading and unloading trucks.
The OSH certificate expires every 3 years, while the F endorsement does not expire.
Am I eligible?
If you have a current Full New Zealand drivers licence, you are eligible to receive both the F endorsement and the OSH certificate. However, if you only have your learners or restricted licence, you only qualify for the OSH certificate and you will not be able to drive the Forklift on a road.
What type of forklifts can I be trained for?
Our standard training is for standard counterbalanced forklifts, however we also offer specialist training for reach forklifts and container top loaders. Please let us know if you require training that is not counterbalanced.
Who teaches the course?
Our instructors are Certified Forklift Trainers registered with Competenz ITO. The courses comply with the Department of Labour Approved Course of Practice for Operating Forklifts.
What happens on the course?
This is a 1 day programme that gets you both the OSH certificate for your employer and F Endorsement for your drivers licence.
We’ll teach you theory and practice, including:
- Department of Labour regulations and Safety rules
- Forklift stability and capacities, Stacking and de-stacking
- Vehicle checks, Maintenance, Driving procedures, Ramps and loading docks
- Accident prevention
How much does it cost?
$250 incl GST.
Note: If you have never driven a forklift before you will need some personalized training before doing the course. This is charged at $50 an hour.
Can I have this course added to my record of learning?
Yes, unit standard is US 18496 F Endorsement will be automatically added to your record of learning
Note: OSH - Operate a powered industrial lift truck US 10851 (is also available on request, for a small fee)
Additional Note regarding F Endorsement
On completion of the course you will receive a course certificate. This is not a licence or endorsement.
You must take it to a licensing agent (VTNZ, AA) and have it added to your licence. There is an additional fee of $44.80 for this.
Course dates and times
Public courses are run on Saturdays at our Lyall Bay, Wellington premises starting at 9 am. Call (04) 939 4123 for the next available dates
We are happy to arrange on-site courses for groups in industry. Save employee downtime and travel time with courses structured to meet your operational needs.
To enrol
Complete and return the enrolment Form below and fax back to (04) 939 4125
Or email us on info@drivewright.co.nz or to register interest go to the registration page
Please call (04) 939 4123 for any queries.