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my trainer scott had me for my hc no synco license he made it so easy explained everything in good detail and helped me process and pass my license
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Thank you so much TDT! I booked my HR truck license training with Vanessa from TDT and was assessed by David. Smooth bookings - No hassle at all. If you’re anything like me before a test (nervous) don’t be! David is a really knowledgeable trainer with years of experience under his belt. His instructions were very clear and his step-by-step guide will help you gain the knowledge and experience needed! Felt like working with a mate for a day! Do not miss this opportunity to up-skill with TDT. Get in touch with Vanessa, request for David. Happy days ;)
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Ron Hughes 5 stars 👍
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I did My training tdt sunshine I fund very smooth and amazing my trainer david is excellent trainer and manager salina she is very helpful and nice humble please contact her
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Thanks TDT. I completed my HR test with Jimmy. I was very nervous going in but Jimmy’s approach and interpersonal skills helped aid my performance. Thanks again Jimmy!
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Hi , my name is Harman.I made a licence from TDT under the supervision of David Allan . I learnt lot from David. His way of teaching is imaging. I strong recommend to make a licence book an appointment with David Allan (TDT). Thanks
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I just got my Heavy Rigid with Scott. I came here with a ball of nerves and a Truck and Bus handbook covered in more sweat than Ink. Scott walked me through the steps of our day and explained in a calm and guiding manner how best to approach difficult procedures. Ill be coming back for my EWP, and recommending our workshop use TDT for futher training.
Dylan Cox
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thanks to scott today for helping me pass my hr licence he was very happy helpful with everything thanks again
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Awesome experience Scott Mckendry made the process so easy. Definitely recommend.
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I had a fantastic experience with Stan at TDT Training. He was highly professional, polite, and supportive throughout my training. His great sense of humour made me feel comfortable and confident, so I didn’t feel nervous about my HR driving test. Thanks to his guidance and encouragement, I was able to pass my test on the day! I would highly recommend TDT Training, and especially Stan, to all my family and friends who are looking to obtain their licence. Thank you, Stan, for your excellent training and support!
Inayat ur Rahman
22 September 2026

TLILIC0003 - Licence to
Operate a Forklift

Course Details
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Course Location
Delivered at all TDT Sites (4/161 Princes Hwy, Hallam, VIC 3803; 154-156 Midland Hwy, Epsom, VIC 3551; 98 Proximity Drive, Sunshine West, VIC 3020; 164 Patten St, Sale, VIC 3850; and 55 Wallis St, Delacombe, VIC 3356)
Duration
Delivered and assessed over 2 full days
Entry Requirements
Must be minimum 18 years of age and have photo I.D. that includes name, signature and date of birth & secondary ID.
Mode of study
Face-to-face theory session with and simulated workplace demonstration and observation of skills.
Ratio
Student/Instructor Ratio 1:6 maximum
Assessment method
Victorian Worksafe Authority Assessment. Theory & Practical Training within TDT warehouse, WorkSafe assessment on completion of course.
Note: Onsite training & testing is available upon request. Minimum numbers and WorkSafe criteria apply.
Course Content
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Theory & Practical Training within our warehouse, WorkSafe assessment on completion of course.

Theory: A Forklift Course learner guide is provided upon booking, and it must be read in order to complete the written theory and calculations assessments successfully.

*Verbal test available at an extra cost

Practical: Pre-Operational checks of forklift and working area, negotiating hazards, shifting loads, placing loads in and out of racking, loading & unloading trucks and shut down procedures.

Resources: Gas & Electric powered, automatic counterbalance forklifts. Reach Truck also available.

Assessment: Victorian Worksafe Authority Assessment

Note: Onsite training & testing is available upon request. Minimum numbers and WorkSafe criteria apply.

Refer to training.gov.au – TLILIC0003 – Licence to operate a forklift truck for further information

Validity of Forklift Licence: 

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Licences are valid for 5 years in Victoria. After this time, you will need to renew them or retake the test.

Forklift Licence Fee: $495

The course is delivered across all TDT Training Australia Sites (Hallam, Bendigo, Sale, Sunshine and Ballarat)

Essentials to Bring Along:

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Please remember to bring the following with you on the training day:

A valid form of photo identification (e.g driver’s license) and a secondary form of identification such as a bank card or a medicare card 

Appropriate clothing for practical training (closed-toe footwear, long pants)

Any previously completed course material or documents

Why Choose TDT Training Australia:

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At TDT Training Australia, we don’t just offer training courses; we provide a pathway to a rewarding career in the transport industry. Our dedicated and experienced trainers give personalised guidance, using modern facilities and practical methods to prepare you for success in your chosen field.

Objectives:

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Validity of Forklift Licence:

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Licenses are valid for 5 years in Victoria. You will be required to renew it after this time or will need to retake the test.

Forklift Licence Fee: $495

Worksafe Licence Fee (Subject to change): $71.55

Entry requirements

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  • Minimum age requirement: 18 years
  • A written enrolment form.
  • Unique Student Identifier (USI)- every student must have a verified USI without which unit of competency will not be issued.
  • LLND test prior to enrolment. Applicant must demonstrate the language, literacy and numeracy required at least AQF level 2.
  • A Pre-Training Review prior to enrolment to determine the support needs of individual learners and provides access to the educational and support services necessary for the individual learner to meet the requirements of the training product.
  • Photo ID must be brought on the day of enrolment that includes full name, signature and date of birth & a secondary ID.

(The LLND assessment is utilised to assess if a student has the ability to complete the training at the required level of competency and for TDT to assess the level of support required in this regard in order to provide the student with a reasonable opportunity to complete the unit of competency. The LLND assessment usually takes place during the pre-training review, where support needs are assessed and plans are put into place to achieve the best outcome for the student)

Other Forklift and EWP courses we offer:

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For experienced operators to refresh knowledge of High Risk work operations, driving skills and responsibilities

For beginners to get 2 licences for operating an order picker and forklift in one package 

For beginners to get licence to operate EWP and scissor lifts

Required Training Materials

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The training program typically includes both theoretical and practical components. These are the training materials provided:

  • Forklift Operation Training Theory
  • Legislation and Regulations
  • Pre-Operational Checks
  • Safe Operating Procedures
  • Load Handling and Stability
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Practical Training
  • Forklift Assessment Test

Objectives

To operate all types of forklifts safely and effectively.
To pass the Victorian Worksafe Authority assessment

Duration

Delivered and assessed over 2 full days

Assessment Method

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Theory: A Forklift Course learner guide is provided upon booking, and it must be read in order to complete the written theory and calculations assessments successfully.

*Verbal test available at an extra cost

Practical: Pre-Operational checks of forklift and working area, negotiating hazards, shifting loads, placing loads in and out of racking, loading & unloading trucks and shut down procedures.

Resources: Gas & Electric powered, automatic counterbalance forklifts. Reach Truck also available.

Assessment: Victorian WorkSafe Authority Assessment

Note: Onsite training & testing is available upon request. Minimum numbers and WorkSafe criteria apply.

Refer to training.gov.au National Training Register – TLILIC0003 Licence to operate a forklift truck for further information

Class size: 6 students maximum

Student Support

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All students are provided with a range of learning support options and resources to help them achieve competency. This includes:

  • Support from appropriately qualified trainers including through phone and email contact details.
  • Reasonable adjustments to assessment materials as required based on individual learning needs.
  • Referral to external support services such as the Reading Writing Hotline.
  • You may not have studied for a while, may have English as a second language or need additional assistance with literacy or numeracy. We will identify any additional support needs you may have at the time of application and enrolment and may prepare a Student Support Plan for you based on those needs.
  • TDT Training Australia aims to provide quality training and assessment services that comply with 2025 Standards for RTOs and will issue an AQF Statement of Attainment once you are deemed competent in this unit of competency.

Resource requirements

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Please remember to bring the following with you on the training day:

  • A valid form of photo identification (e.g driver’s license) and a secondary form of identification such as a bank card or a medicare card
  • Appropriate clothing for practical training (closed-toe footwear)

Any previously completed course material or documents

Pathways

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All candidates are provided with advice on employment and training options throughout the delivery of the program.

There are no pre-requisites to enrol in this unit of competency. Anyone who meets entry requirements can enrol in this unit of competency.

Industry entry pathways

  • Warehouse and logistics workers
  • Manufacturing and production workers
  • Construction and building supply workers
  • New entrants seeking licensing for employment

How to apply for this course

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To apply for this course, you must meet the entry requirements listed above. Write to us at info@tdttraining.com.au for further information

Important Information: Course duration/costs do not guarantee students will sit the on road licence test. To be eligible to test, students MUST first meet VicRoads criteria. If criteria are NOT met students will not be able to undergo the on road test and will continue to train for the duration of the course. Additional costs will apply if students book subsequent training and/or testing.

Course Calendar

Upcoming Course Dates

Select your preferred location to view upcoming training sessions. If you cannot see a suitable date, contact TDT and our team will help.

Location
When

39 upcoming sessions

MON 5 Oct 2026

Monday, 5 October 2026. TLILIC0003Forklift Licence

  • 5–6 Oct 2026
  • Bendigo · 154-156 Midland Hwy Epsom
$495per person Full Course full — waitlist open
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THU 8 Oct 2026

Thursday, 8 October 2026. TLILIC0003Forklift Licence

  • 8–9 Oct 2026
  • Bendigo · 154-156 Midland Hwy Epsom
$495per person Limited places Only 1 place left
FRI 9 Oct 2026

Friday, 9 October 2026. TLILIC0003Forklift Licence

  • 9–12 Oct 2026
  • Hallam · 4/161 Princes Highway Hallam
$495per person Full Course full — waitlist open
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MON 12 Oct 2026

Monday, 12 October 2026. TLILIC0003Forklift Licence

  • 12–13 Oct 2026
  • Bendigo · 154-156 Midland Hwy Epsom
$495per person Full Course full — waitlist open
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TUE 13 Oct 2026

Tuesday, 13 October 2026. TLILIC0003Forklift Licence

  • 13–14 Oct 2026
  • Hallam · 4/161 Princes Highway Hallam
$495per person Limited places Only 1 place left
THU 15 Oct 2026

Thursday, 15 October 2026. TLILIC0003Forklift Licence

  • 15–16 Oct 2026
  • Ballarat · 55 Wallis Street Delacombe
$495per person Full Course full — waitlist open
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THU 15 Oct 2026

Thursday, 15 October 2026. TLILIC0003Forklift Licence

  • 15–16 Oct 2026
  • Bendigo · 154-156 Midland Hwy Epsom
$495per person Full Course full — waitlist open
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THU 15 Oct 2026

Thursday, 15 October 2026. TLILIC0003Forklift Licence

  • 15–16 Oct 2026
  • Hallam · 4/161 Princes Highway Hallam
$495per person Limited places Only 2 places left
MON 19 Oct 2026

Monday, 19 October 2026. TLILIC0003Forklift Licence

  • 19–20 Oct 2026
  • Sunshine · 98 Proximity Dr Sunshine West
$495per person Full Course full — waitlist open
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MON 19 Oct 2026

Monday, 19 October 2026. TLILIC0003Forklift Licence

  • 19–20 Oct 2026
  • Bendigo · 154-156 Midland Hwy Epsom
$495per person Full Course full — waitlist open
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MON 19 Oct 2026

Monday, 19 October 2026. TLILIC0003Forklift Licence

  • 19–20 Oct 2026
  • Hallam · 4/161 Princes Highway Hallam
$495per person Available 6 places available
WED 21 Oct 2026

Wednesday, 21 October 2026. TLILIC0003Forklift Licence

  • 21–22 Oct 2026
  • Hallam · 4/161 Princes Highway Hallam
$495per person Available 6 places available
FRI 23 Oct 2026

Friday, 23 October 2026. TLILIC0003Forklift Licence

  • 23–26 Oct 2026
  • Hallam · 4/161 Princes Highway Hallam
$495per person Available 6 places available
MON 26 Oct 2026

Monday, 26 October 2026. TLILIC0003Forklift Licence

  • 26–27 Oct 2026
  • Bendigo · 154-156 Midland Hwy Epsom
$495per person Full Course full — waitlist open
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MON 26 Oct 2026

Monday, 26 October 2026. TLILIC0003Forklift Licence

  • 26–27 Oct 2026
  • Ballarat · 55 Wallis Street Delacombe
$495per person Full Course full — waitlist open
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TUE 27 Oct 2026

Tuesday, 27 October 2026. TLILIC0003Forklift Licence

  • 27–28 Oct 2026
  • Hallam · 4/161 Princes Highway Hallam
$495per person Available 6 places available
WED 28 Oct 2026

Wednesday, 28 October 2026. TLILIC0003Forklift Licence

  • 28–29 Oct 2026
  • Sale · 164 Patten St Sale
$495per person Full Course full — waitlist open
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THU 29 Oct 2026

Thursday, 29 October 2026. TLILIC0003Forklift Licence

  • 29–30 Oct 2026
  • Bendigo · 154-156 Midland Hwy Epsom
$495per person Full Course full — waitlist open
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THU 29 Oct 2026

Thursday, 29 October 2026. TLILIC0003Forklift Licence

  • 29–30 Oct 2026
  • Hallam · 4/161 Princes Highway Hallam
$495per person Available 6 places available
WED 4 Nov 2026

Wednesday, 4 November 2026. TLILIC0003Forklift Licence

  • 4–5 Nov 2026
  • Sale · 164 Patten St Sale
$495per person Limited places Only 1 place left
WED 4 Nov 2026

Wednesday, 4 November 2026. TLILIC0003Forklift Licence

  • 4–5 Nov 2026
  • Hallam · 4/161 Princes Highway Hallam
$495per person Available 6 places available
THU 5 Nov 2026

Thursday, 5 November 2026. TLILIC0003Forklift Licence

  • 5–6 Nov 2026
  • Bendigo · 154-156 Midland Hwy Epsom
$495per person Limited places Only 1 place left
MON 9 Nov 2026

Monday, 9 November 2026. TLILIC0003Forklift Licence

  • 9–10 Nov 2026
  • Ballarat · 55 Wallis Street Delacombe
$495per person Available 6 places available
MON 9 Nov 2026

Monday, 9 November 2026. TLILIC0003Forklift Licence

  • 9–10 Nov 2026
  • Bendigo · 154-156 Midland Hwy Epsom
$495per person Available 4 places available
MON 9 Nov 2026

Monday, 9 November 2026. TLILIC0003Forklift Licence

  • 9–10 Nov 2026
  • Hallam · 4/161 Princes Highway Hallam
$495per person Available 6 places available
WED 11 Nov 2026

Wednesday, 11 November 2026. TLILIC0003Forklift Licence

  • 11–12 Nov 2026
  • Hallam · 4/161 Princes Highway Hallam
$495per person Available 6 places available
THU 12 Nov 2026

Thursday, 12 November 2026. TLILIC0003Forklift Licence

  • 12–13 Nov 2026
  • Bendigo · 154-156 Midland Hwy Epsom
$495per person Available 5 places available
FRI 13 Nov 2026

Friday, 13 November 2026. TLILIC0003Forklift Licence

  • 13–16 Nov 2026
  • Hallam · 4/161 Princes Highway Hallam
$495per person Available 6 places available
MON 16 Nov 2026

Monday, 16 November 2026. TLILIC0003Forklift Licence

  • 16–17 Nov 2026
  • Sunshine · 98 Proximity Dr Sunshine West
$495per person Limited places Only 1 place left
MON 16 Nov 2026

Monday, 16 November 2026. TLILIC0003Forklift Licence

  • 16–17 Nov 2026
  • Bendigo · 154-156 Midland Hwy Epsom
$495per person Available 6 places available
TUE 17 Nov 2026

Tuesday, 17 November 2026. TLILIC0003Forklift Licence

  • 17–18 Nov 2026
  • Hallam · 4/161 Princes Highway Hallam
$495per person Available 6 places available
THU 19 Nov 2026

Thursday, 19 November 2026. TLILIC0003Forklift Licence

  • 19–20 Nov 2026
  • Bendigo · 154-156 Midland Hwy Epsom
$495per person Available 6 places available
THU 19 Nov 2026

Thursday, 19 November 2026. TLILIC0003Forklift Licence

  • 19–20 Nov 2026
  • Hallam · 4/161 Princes Highway Hallam
$495per person Available 6 places available
MON 23 Nov 2026

Monday, 23 November 2026. TLILIC0003Forklift Licence

  • 23–24 Nov 2026
  • Bendigo · 154-156 Midland Hwy Epsom
$495per person Available 6 places available
MON 23 Nov 2026

Monday, 23 November 2026. TLILIC0003Forklift Licence

  • 23–24 Nov 2026
  • Ballarat · 55 Wallis Street Delacombe
$495per person Available 6 places available
THU 26 Nov 2026

Thursday, 26 November 2026. TLILIC0003Forklift Licence

  • 26–27 Nov 2026
  • Bendigo · 154-156 Midland Hwy Epsom
$495per person Available 5 places available
MON 7 Dec 2026

Monday, 7 December 2026. TLILIC0003Forklift Licence

  • 7–8 Dec 2026
  • Sunshine · 98 Proximity Dr Sunshine West
$495per person Available 5 places available
TUE 15 Dec 2026

Tuesday, 15 December 2026. TLILIC0003Forklift Licence

  • 15–16 Dec 2026
  • Sale · 164 Patten St Sale
$495per person Available 6 places available
MON 15 Feb 2027

Monday, 15 February 2027. TLILIC0003Forklift Licence

  • 15–16 Feb 2027
  • Ballarat · 55 Wallis Street Delacombe
$495per person Available 4 places available

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FAQs

TDT Training Australia forklift licences cost from $495. Our full course lasts two days and takes 16 hours to complete. We provide a high level of teaching and support to all students so you can get the forklift certification you need.
You can get training for a forklift licence in Melbourne and across Victoria. Our training locations include Hallam, Bendigo, Sale, Ballarat and Sunshine. TDT Training Australia also offers onsite training upon arrangement. Feel free to get in touch with our friendly team, and we’ll happily provide further information.
A Victorian forklift licence will remain valid for 5 years (after which a forklift renewal to WorkSafe will need to be paid). At TDT Training Australia, we will teach you the skills to safely and efficiently operate a forklift. We offer forklift courses at affordable prices and we can also help if you’re looking for additional training or refresher training.
Our courses are run over two days so that we can teach all of the necessary skills to students. You can expect a combination of theory and practical learning, along with assessments that test your ability to safely operate a forklift.
The forklift training courses that we run are designed for both beginners and operators with years of experience. With a certification from us, you will be able to find work across a range of different sites including warehouses, factories and storage facilities.
If your licence has expired, please check with WorkSafe Victoria prior. If Worksafe does not renew your licence, you will have to sit a complete 2 day course again to re-obtain your licence.
The forklift courses are offered at various times to suit your schedule. Please refer to our online schedule or contact us for specific times and dates.
While not mandatory, studying the provided materials prior to the course will be beneficial. We’ll provide you with all the necessary resources upon enrolment.
Absolutely! Our course caters to both beginners and experienced operators. We provide comprehensive training that covers all you need to know.
Yes, regular breaks are provided throughout the course to ensure comfort and focus.
Upon successful completion of the course and assessment, you’ll be awarded a Statement of Attainment and Notice of Assessment, allowing you to apply for your WorkSafe Forklift Licence.
If you don’t pass the initial assessment, re-assessment opportunities are available. We’ll work with you to ensure you understand the material and can succeed.
TDT Training Australia runs forklift training courses regularly. Please check our online schedule or contact us for upcoming dates.
Our forklift courses are capped at a maximum of 6 students.
Our Forklift Licence training covers the general requirements for operating a forklift. Any specific size or weight restrictions will be discussed during the training as per the relevant regulations.