TLILIC0003
Forklift Licence Sunshine Coast
Ready to operate forklifts and open doors to a booming local job market? A forklift licence on the Sunshine Coast puts you in demand across one of Queensland’s fastest-growing regions.
Forklift Licence Sunshine Coast
Cost
$695.00
Duration
2 days at Virginia - 3 days Other sites
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Licence to Operate A Forklift Truck (TLILIC0003), you’ll be qualified to safely operate a forklift in the workplace anywhere in Australia after applying with WHS for your licence. This forklift licence is valid for 5 years.
OVERVIEW
The Sunshine Coast is a rapidly expanding economic hub, and forklift licence holders are in high demand.
From the Sunshine Coast Airport’s international terminal at Marcoola to the booming industrial precincts at Caloundra South and Coolum, the region has become one of Queensland’s most active industrial and logistics corridors.
Demand for certified forklift operators has never been stronger. Warehousing, construction, manufacturing, and logistics businesses are expanding rapidly across key corridors from Beerwah through Maroochydore to Noosa. These industries need skilled, licensed operators who can hit the ground running.
Who is this course for?
Our forklift licence Sunshine Coast course is ideal for:
- Job seekers entering the warehousing and logistics sector
- Construction workers looking to broaden their ticket portfolio
- Tradespeople and labourers seeking higher-paying roles
- Existing operators who need to formalise their skills with an official LF High Risk Work Licence
The course runs over two days and covers everything you need to sit the WorkSafe Queensland assessment. Course fees are competitive and all-inclusive, with flexible scheduling across weekdays and weekends to suit the relaxed Coast lifestyle.
Course Details
Our Sunshine Coast forklift ticket course is structured around the national unit of competency TLILIC0003 Licence to Operate a Forklift Truck. Theory and practical components are delivered by experienced, industry-trained assessors who understand the specific demands of Sunshine Coast worksites, such as high-volume distribution centres near Kunda Park and smaller, more localised outdoor yard operations in Beerwah and Landsborough.
Skills and knowledge covered throughout the course include:
- Pre-operational checks and daily inspection procedures for counterbalance and reach forklifts
- Safe load handling: picking, placing, and transporting loads on racking systems and in open yards
- Calculating load capacity and understanding load centre distances
- Operating on slopes, uneven ground, and in confined warehouse environments
- Refuelling and battery charging procedures for LPG and electric-powered forklifts
- Identifying and managing common forklift hazards in logistics and construction settings
- Workplace health and safety obligations under Queensland’s Work Health and Safety Act 2011
- Positioning, stacking, and retrieval of loads at height
- Pedestrian safety and traffic management in shared zones
- Emergency procedures and incident reporting requirements
What's INCLUDED:
Entry Requirements
To enrol in the forklift licence Sunshine Coast course, participants must meet the following requirements set by WorkSafe Queensland and Major Training:
- Be at least 18 years of age on the day of training
- Hold a current Queensland driver’s licence (car licence or above) — this is a mandatory requirement for High Risk Work Licence applications in Queensland
- Be physically capable of safely operating a forklift, including adequate vision, mobility, and coordination
- Have a basic level of literacy and numeracy sufficient to complete workplace safety documentation
- Bring a valid government-issued photo ID on the day of training
No prior forklift experience is required — our assessors on the Sunshine Coast regularly work with complete beginners and build skills progressively throughout the two days.
If you hold some previous experience from work on the Coast or elsewhere, you may be eligible for a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) pathway. Contact us to discuss your options.
Forklift Licence Sunshine Coast Career Pathways
Holding a Sunshine Coast forklift ticket positions you for consistent, well-paid employment in one of Queensland’s most dynamic regional economies. You can work across the logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, warehousing, automotive, and construction industries on major infrastructure projects, like the Sunshine Coast Airport expansion at Marcoola or the Maroochydore CBD development.
Possible Roles
Potential wages could be in the region of $60,000 to $65,000 per year or around $32 per hour
Delivery Options
Major Training offers three flexible delivery modes for the Sunshine Coast forklift licence, designed to accommodate individual schedules and employer requirements. All modes follow the same nationally recognised curriculum and use the same industry-standard equipment.
Training is conducted by WorkSafe Queensland-approved assessors who understand the operational realities of Sunshine Coast workplaces. Practical sessions are hands-on from day one, with assessors providing real-time feedback to help you build confidence and competence efficiently.
Utilise Major's well-equipped sites across South East Queensland (SEQ) for your training needs. We have popular industry courses running weekly.
Major also run courses in Northern NSW. Contact us today to learn more about undertaking a course in Northern NSW.
Course Details
FULL FORKLIFT TRAINING & ASSESSMENT COURSE
Duration: 2 days
Time: 6.30am to 3pm
- Both the formal and informal requirements of the training are completed in a controlled environment at our training site in Virginia.
- Everything you need from start to finish.
- 25 hours of high-quality training over 2 days delivered by our knowledgeable team.
- Course runs from Monday to Wednesday every week and we occasionally run a Wednesday to Friday course.
- Students are trained to a competency level suitable to achieve all elements of the assessment.
- Assessments are on Wednesdays.
- All theory paperwork is done on our LMS by the student prior to coming on day one. This is an intensive course, and coursework needs to be completed prior to the first day of training.
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What You'll Pay
FULL FORKLIFT TRAINING & ASSESSMENT COURSE:
$695.00
FORMAL FORKLIFT TRAINING & ASSESSMENT COURSE
Experienced Operators Course
Funded Options
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Study Information
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We accept a range of payment options:
- Credit Card via our secure payment gateway
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At Major Training Group, we aim to ensure that everyone gets the most out of their studies and that is why students have access to a range of support options to help them along the way. They include:
- Additional practical training sessions
- Extended learning time
- Alternative training methods and resources
- Access to our experienced staff for one-on-one training
- Recognition of previous learning and experience to speed up the process.
Students with prior industry experience may be eligible for RPL. Students may also qualify for credit transfer if they can demonstrate prior qualifications and/or statements of attainment. You can learn more about credit transfer and RPL
We use a variety of assessment methods including;
- Online
- Paper
- Video
- Q&A
- Demonstration
- Short written answers
- Longer written answers
- Third-party observation
- Knowledge skills observation
- Employer reports
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