Reach Stacker (Class RS)
TLILIC0011 - Licence to Operate a Reach Stacker (over 3 tonnes capacity)
Master Container Logistics with Expert Reach Stacker Training. Reach stackers are the heavy lifters of Townsville’s ports and rail yards. At Asset Training Academy, we provide the specialised training required to handle containers and heavy loads with precision. We focus on the "on the sticks" experience you need to stack safely and efficiently in high-pressure logistics environments.
My Approach
This nationally recognised unit provides the skills and knowledge required to operate a reach stacker with a capacity of 3 tonnes or more. The course covers the use of specialised attachments (spreaders) for lifting and moving containers. Our 3-to-4-day intensive program is designed to take you from the classroom to the cab, ensuring you are site-ready for the transport and shipping sectors.
The Asset Training Academy Advantage
Container Logistics Focus: We teach you the specific safety protocols used in high-volume ports and container terminals.
100% Face-to-Face: No confusing online portals. You get direct instruction from local experts who know the gear.
Practical Mastery: We prioritise "seat time," ensuring you are comfortable with the unique steering and load dynamics of a reach stacker.
Family Owned & Operated: You’re training with a local Townsville team dedicated to your success and safety.
Enrolment Requirements
Be at least 18 years of age.
Provide 100 points of Identification (e.g., Passport, Driver’s Licence, Medicare Card).
Have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).
Possess a solid understanding of English literacy and numeracy.
Wear closed in shoes
What you will Learn
Pre-Start & Safety Checks: Inspecting the boom, spreader, twist-locks, and hydraulic systems.
Load Handling & Stacking: Learning to lock, lift, and stack containers at height with precision.
Stability & Physics: Understanding longitudinal and lateral stability while carrying heavy, eccentric loads.
Manoeuvring in Tight Spaces: Safe travel protocols, including visibility management and ground surface assessment.
Emergency Procedures: Understanding what to do in the event of a mechanical failure or load shift.
Hazard Identification: Controlling risks such as overhead obstructions, wind speeds, and ground personnel.
Course Duration and Cost
Duration: 3–4 Days
Cost: $1,800
Outcome: Upon successful completion, you will receive a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment and the paperwork required to apply for your High Risk Work Licence (Class RS) with Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ).