Forklift F Endorsement

For operators that already have an OSH certificate & just need an F endorsement

This course will give you unit standard 18496 once you have passed the online theory and the final theory and practical assessments. It has been updated for the latest unit standard released in 2024.

With unit standard 18496 you can get an F endorsement on your full class 1 NZ driver licence and drive a forklift on the road.

The theory modules should take around 30 minutes and the final assessment (theory and practical) will take around 1.5 hours.

Once you have completed the course, contact TR Driver Training on 0800 637 000 to book your in-person assessment at one of their 10 branches nationwide (Auckland, Hamilton, Mt Maunganui, Hastings, New Plymouth, Palmerston North, Wellington, Blenheim, Christchurch or Dunedin). Scheduling your assessment is subject to branch and trainer availability and will be between Monday to Friday.

You must either have an existing Forklift Operator's Certificate course licence via DT or you have a recent operator's certificate (issued no more than one year ago) from another provider.

How do I get the F endorsement on my licence? Please bring your full class 1 licence with you to the assessment. Once you have finished and passed the theory and practical assessment with TR Driver Training you can apply at VTNZ or AA to have the F endorsement added to your New Zealand full driver licence. VTNZ/AA charge separately for this (the cost is not included in the course fee)

Requirements

• You will need one course licence per person taking the course - you can't use one licence for multiple operators
• You will need a computer, smartphone or tablet with internet access to take the theory training
• You must take a practical assessment and an additional theory test supplied by MITO at a TR Driver Training branch (or your office if one of TR Driver Training's trainers goes there) at the end of this course
• You must have a full class 1 car licence
• The practical test will be conducted in English and the theory test is in English. If you cannot speak or understand written English to at least IELTS level 5, you may need to provide an interpreter; please let us know when you book

TR Driver Training will issue you the certificate to take to your local NZTA representative.