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Course details
Adelaide’s manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics sectors are among the largest employers of forklift operators in South Australia. Under SafeWork SA, any worker who operates a forklift truck in the workplace must hold a current High Risk Work Licence, and obtaining that licence starts with completing nationally recognised training in TLILIC0003.
Link Resources delivers TLILIC0003 in Adelaide as a two-day, face-to-face course at our Hendon facility. You’ll leave with a Statement of Attainment that meets SafeWork SA’s requirements for your High Risk Work Licence application and the practical skills to operate safely from day one.
Course name
Forklift Licence Training Adelaide
Duration
2 days
Cost
$675 per person
Course code
TLILIC0003 – Licence to operate a forklift truck
On-site & Group bookings
Available on request
Target audience
This course is designed for anyone seeking to obtain or renew a forklift operator licence in South Australia. In Adelaide, this includes workers in manufacturing and food processing facilities, warehouse and distribution centres, construction and civil works sites, transport and logistics operations, defence sector supply chains, and retail and wholesale distribution.
If your role requires you to operate a forklift truck, this course meets your legislative obligation under the Work Health and Safety Regulations 2012 (SA).
Course delivery
Link Resources Adelaide
Unit 4/77-79 Tapleys Hill Road, Hendon SA 5014
Parking is available on site. The Hendon facility is located approximately 10 km west of the Adelaide CBD, with easy access from Port Road and the Outer Harbor rail line.
Public transport options are excellent, with multiple bus stops along Tapleys Hill Road just a short walk away, serviced by frequent routes including 117, 118, 155, 157, J7 and J8 providing direct connections to the Adelaide CBD, Port Adelaide and surrounding suburbs, while Seaton Park Railway Station (Grange Line) is also within easy walking distance, offering convenient rail access to the city and coastal areas.
Sunshine Coast →
8 Technology Drive, Warana QLD 4575
Brisbane →
18/229 Junction Road, Cannon Hill QLD 4170
Moreton Bay →
Neilson Road, Kurwongbah QLD 4503
Adelaide
414B Churchill Road, Kilburn SA 5084
Devonport →
14 Loone Ln, Spreyton TAS 7310
Launceston →
55 Oakden Road, Prospect TAS 7250
Melbourne →
24/94 Keys Road, Cheltenham VIC 3192
Gippsland →
48A Standing Drive, Traralgon East VIC 3844
Entry requirements
To receive your high-risk work licence and operate a forklift truck safely in Australia, you’ll need to be over 18 years of age. To complete your forklift truck training with us, you’ll also need sufficient language and literacy skills in English. We require that all students are literate in the English language (no interpreters allowed). Before you come in for your course and assessment, we’ll make sure you have the details of what you’ll need to bring, and the personal protective equipment you require to safely complete your course.
Pre-requisites
Aside from the above criteria, there are no pre-requisites that exist for the Forklift Licence Course Unit of Competency.
Payment Options
Please see the Link Resources Payments, Cancellations and Refund Policy below in Student Information for all details on Payments for your course.
Payment can be made via direct bank transfer, EFTPOS, cash or cheque. For billing information including who to write a cheque to, please email accounts@link-resources.com.au or call (07) 5491 2144.
Certification
On successful completion, you receive a Statement of Attainment for TLILIC0003 issued by Link Resources (RTO 45483) under the Australian Qualifications Framework. This is the qualification required to apply for a High Risk Work Licence (forklift) through SafeWork SA. The licence itself is issued by SafeWork SA on application. Your trainer will advise on the process at the end of day two.
Booking process
It’s simple to get started on your forklift truck training with Link Resources. Start by choosing a date for your forklift licence course from the ones listed above and press “Book Now”. This will take you to an Enrolment form, which you can complete with your information.
After sending this in, you’ll be sent a full course brochure for your forklift licence course, with an information pack that contains a booking notification. We’ll then contact you for more information about your needs as a student to make sure we’re capturing all your needs and to ensure this course is the right one for you. Depending on your existing skills and needs, we can make any adjustments or accommodations and talk them through with you.
Not ready to book a specific date yet, or can’t find one that works for you? Get in touch with us and we’ll help you find something that works.
Forklift truck licence support for businesses and organisations
If you’re an organisation with multiple employees who need upskilling to operate a forklift truck, or need re-certification, get in touch! We’re experienced in working with businesses to keep their team members safe and certified on-site. For clients with the right equipment and facilities on-site, we can even come to you to complete the course and assessment. Get in touch with us to check if this is an option for you.
Have an expired or soon-to-expire forklift truck license?
As the licence holder, it is your responsibility to maintain an up-to-date accreditation so that you can continue to operate a forklift truck safely and legally.
You’ll need to renew your forklift licence once every five years to continue working safely, according to Australian workplace laws.
Maybe you need a refresher, a renewal, or you’ve got an overseas licence – we’re here to help you get certified and can tailor our training to your existing levels. Get in touch with us to see exactly what we can do for you.
Why choose Link Resources for your forklift licence training?
Registered training organisation
We’re a Nationally Recognised Training Organisation, trusted by organisations like BHP, AusPost and Santos. This means you’re getting trained by the best and your forklift truck licence will be recognised wherever you’re working in Australia.
Experienced trainers
We carefully select our training staff from a pool of experts and they go through a rigorous selection process. They’re more than just expert practitioners – they’re expert teachers who know how to make forklifts training simple, safe, and effective.
Frequent courses
It’s easy to secure a training spot that fits into your schedule. Most of our courses are run twice a week across our locations – so you can learn how to operate a forklift truck without disrupting your life.
Industry compliance
We’re compliant with the stringent standards required by Australian laws concerning high-risk work and can help you attain a qualification that makes you a safer forklift truck operator.
Custom training for organisations
If you’re a business or organisation that needs multiple workers trained at once or are looking for custom training solutions to meet your specific needs, we’re your trusted partner.
Support across Australia
We’ve got 5 training locations with forklift training available at all of them. Whether you’re in South-East Queensland, Adelaide, or Tasmania, we can help you out.
Need something different? Call us on 07 5491 2144
Our locations
Link Resources has purpose-built training facilities all across Australia to meet your specific training requirements.
Sunshine Coast
8 Technology Drive, Warana QLD 4575
Brisbane
18/229 Junction Road, Cannon Hill QLD 4170
Moreton Bay
Neilson Road, Kurwongbah QLD 4503
Adelaide
414B Churchill Road, Kilburn SA 5084
Devonport
14 Loone Ln, Spreyton TAS 7310
Launceston
55 Oakden Road, Prospect TAS 7250
Melbourne
24/94 Keys Road, Cheltenham VIC 3192
Gippsland
48A Standing Drive, Traralgon East VIC 3844
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Under the Work Health and Safety Regulations 2012 (SA), anyone who operates a forklift truck in the workplace must hold a current High Risk Work Licence issued by SafeWork SA. Operating without one is a breach of WHS law and exposes both the worker and the employer to significant penalties.
The Statement of Attainment is the training outcome, it confirms you’ve been assessed as competent in TLILIC0003. The High Risk Work Licence is the legal authorisation issued by SafeWork SA that allows you to operate a forklift at work. You need the Statement of Attainment before you can apply for the licence. Your trainer will walk you through the SafeWork SA application process on day two.
High Risk Work Licences issued in South Australia are valid for five years. You’ll need to renew before it expires to keep operating legally.
Yes. High Risk Work Licences are recognised across all Australian states and territories under the national mutual recognition framework, so you can work with the same licence in other states.
No prior forklift experience is required. You must be at least 18 years old, hold current valid Australian ID, and have sufficient English literacy to complete the theory assessment. Interpreters are not permitted during assessment.
If you don’t demonstrate competency during the course, we’ll discuss your options with you directly. Reassessment arrangements are handled on a case-by-case basis.
Yes. We can invoice employers directly for group or individual enrolments. Contact us to arrange this before booking.
We run small group sessions to ensure each participant gets adequate time on the equipment. Spots are limited, we recommend booking early if you have a specific date in mind.
This course and all related training and assessment services are delivered by Link Resources Training Pty Ltd (RTO Provider Number 45483).
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