Forklift Licence Course
(TLILIC0003)
⏱️ 2-3 Days | 📍 Townsville | 💰 $600
⚡Weekend Blitz (Sat & Sun)
🌙 Express After‑Hours (3 nights only) 🔄Split Fridays (2 Fridays back-to-back)
TLILIC0003: Licence to Operate a Forklift Truck
Everything you need to know before you book your seat.
Click on the sections below to explore the full course structure, mandatory entry requirements, local pricing guarantees, and what to expect on assessment day.
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No Prior Experience Needed:
Whether you’ve never stood next to a forklift or an experienced operator, our expert, supportive trainers will guide you through every single step of the process. We break everything down clearly and pace the training to your skill level—you are in exceptionally safe, experienced hands.
Course Overview:
Unit Code: TLILIC0003 - Licence to operate a forklift truck. Training and assessment are delivered by Halo Nation Training Pty Ltd (RTO ID: 32485).
This course provides the formal training and practical skills required to operate a forklift truck safely. This is a nationally recognised unit.
Your 3-Phase Journey to Success:
Phase 1 (Pre-Course Study): Get your digital learning materials instantly upon booking. Review them at your own pace to easily prepare for the theory components.
Phase 2 (Hands-On Training): Complete intensive practical driving and logbook hours with our team at our central Garbutt facility.
Phase 3 (The Final Assessment): Secure your ticket via three nationally regulated components: a closed-book theory paper, a practical math calculations section (reading load charts), and a hands-on driving evaluation.
What You Walk Away With:
The moment you pass, we will issue you your Candidate Assessment Summary (CAS). This paperwork serves as your legal interim licence, meaning you can step onto a job site and legally operate a forklift for work right away. It also acts as your official compliance document, which you will then use to lodge your application online with WorkSafe QLD to secure your permanent, physical High-Risk Work Licence photo card. (Please note: You must submit this paperwork online within 60 days of passing your test or the results become invalid by law. WorkSafe QLD also charges a separate government licensing fee at the time of your online submission).
Our staff are here to help you with every single phase of your journey, and we will gladly guide you and answer any questions you have along the way.
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Training That Fits Your Work Life.
We know it is tough to take time off work to get certified. That is why we offer flexible training pathways designed to keep you earning while you learn. Select the schedule that best fits your lifestyle:
⚡ Weekend Blitz (Saturday & Sunday)
Best for: Tradespeople, contractors, and full-time workers.
The Benefit: Knock out your entire course over a single weekend without sacrificing a single dollar of your Monday-to-Friday weekday pay.
🌙 Nightly Express (Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday evenings)
Best for: Busy workers who prefer to keep their weekends completely free.
The Benefit: Split your training hours over three short evenings after regular knock-off time.
⚡ Split Fridays (Two consecutive Fridays)
Best for: Anyone with a rostered day off (RDO) or flexible weekday hours.
The Benefit: Complete your course over two back-to-back Fridays—the ultimate weekday alternative.
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To step foot in the training yard, regulatory compliance requires that all students meet the following criteria:
Age: Must be 18 years of age or older.
ID: Must bring 3 points of physical ID or official digital ID (including at least one valid photo ID like a Driver's License or Passport).
Unique Student Identifier (USI): You must possess and provide a valid USI number.
Language & Literacy: You must have a basic command of the English language (both written and verbal) to complete mandatory safety logs and high-risk assessments.
Payment Terms: A deposit or full payment is required to secure your seat at the time of booking. All outstanding course fees must be finalised in full prior to course commencement. For corporate bookings, an approved Purchase Order (PO) must be supplied before day one.
Mandatory Pre-Enrolment: Once you book your seat, you will receive an email to complete your registration. Please fill this out right away so our team can get your student portal set up and ready before day one.
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Safety is our number one priority in the training yard. Please ensure you arrive wearing the correct gear so you can get straight onto the machines:
Mandatory Footwear: Fully enclosed shoes are strictly required to enter the training yard.
Workwear: Please wear comfortable, sun-safe clothing suitable for a practical work environment.
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We understand that testing can be stressful and nerves can get the better of anyone. When you train with Asset, we back you to succeed—which means if you do not pass a component of your high-risk assessment on the first try, your first re-assessment is completely free.
We will welcome you back to our Garbutt facility, give you the extra training and support you need, and conduct your next assessment attempt with zero re-testing fees. We are here to help you get your ticket, and we've got your back.
(Please note: Asset Training Academy Terms & Conditions apply to all course assessments and re-assessment guarantees).
Forklift Course Schedule
FAQs
What happens after you pass your assessment:
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You must lodge your Candidate Assessment Summary (CAS) paperwork online with WorkSafe QLD within 60 days of passing your practical test. If you miss this 60-day window, your assessment results become invalid by law, and you will have to re-sit the course.
WorkSafe QLD charges an independent licensing fee to issue your physical photo card. This fee is paid directly to the government during your online lodgement and is not included in your Asset Training Academy course fee.
Warning: If you miss the 60-day window, your assessment results become completely invalid by law, and you will have to pay to re-sit the entire course.
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Once issued, your permanent physical photo card licence is valid for 5 years from the date of issue. The exact expiry date will be clearly printed on the front of your card.
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WorkSafe QLD offers a strict 12-month grace period from your expiry date to renew your licence online without having to retrain.
Please note: You cannot legally operate a forklift at work during this grace window while your licence is expired.
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If you pass the 12-month grace window, your licence can no longer be renewed administratively. To get back on the machines legally, you are required by law to re-enrol in the course, complete the training, and pass a brand-new high-risk assessment.