Forklift Operator (Unit Standard 10851)

Forklift OSH certificate plus the unit standard to enable you to operate a forklift in a closed-off area (e.g. warehouse)

$214 +GST per person ($246.10)

Forklift Operator (Unit Standard 10851)

Forklift OSH certificate plus the unit standard to enable you to operate a forklift in a closed-off area (e.g. warehouse)

Get the Operator's Certificate and Unit Standard 10851 Operate a Powered Industrial Lift Truck (Forklift) in one simple course. It comes with the pre-paid practical and unit standard registration.

You'll learn everything you need to know about safe forklift operation in the workplace.

Once you have completed the online modules, you can request your in-person assessment at one of TR Driver Training's 10 branches nationwide (Auckland, Hamilton, Mt Maunganui, Hastings, New Plymouth, Palmerston North, Wellington, Blenheim, Christchurch or Dunedin) - details are in the course. Scheduling your assessment is subject to branch and trainer availability. 

We'll lodge your unit standards on successful completion of the course.

  • What are the advantages of the forklift unit standard 10851 online course?

    It's easy to schedule in your own time. Take the modules one at a time or all in one go - it's up to you.

    Language and literacy support - questions can be viewed in multiple languages, and there is an English language voiceover for most questions.

    Detailed video instruction - it brings the concept to life. Watch best-practice examples so that you can understand the theory more easily.

    Efficient practical assessment - come to the branch for the practical assessment that takes a couple of hours.

  • FAQs

    You're a new forklift operator with no experience. Can you still do this course? Yes, the practical assessment and instruction will be performed by a trainer and even if you've never driven a forklift before, you'll be put at ease.

    Does the course cover reach trucks and other types of forklifts, or just counterbalance? The theory is the same regardless of what type of forklift truck you use. It covers the requirements of the Approved Code of Practice.

    Do you get a forklift OSH (operator's certificate), too? Yes. This will be with a Competenz-accredited assessor.

    How long is the certificate valid for? The Approved Code of Practice recommends three years.

    What's the minimum age to get US10851? 15 years.

    Do you need a driver's licence to get US10851? No

    Can you take the course in another language? You can read the questions in another language, but you must answer the questions in English. The videos are in English and the final practical assessment will be given in English.

  • 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 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
    • 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

$214 +GST per person ($246.10)

Forklift licence unit standard 10851

 

Approximately 4 hours

 

Full access for 6 months

 

Practical assessment included

 

Final theory assessment included

 

Study guide included

 

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Forklift Operator (Unit Standard 10851)

Forklift OSH certificate plus the unit standard to enable you to operate a forklift in a closed-off area (e.g. warehouse)

$214 +GST per person ($246.10)

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