Forklift

Blueprint Employment and Training Inc offer both forklift training and assessment (for licensing purposes) and Refresher Training for licensed operators.

Forklift Training and Licensing

Blueprint Employment and Training Inc offer forklift training through 30496QLD Course in Operating Load Shifting Equipment (OHSCER207A Operate a Forklift Truck).

Blueprint Inc offer a range of training and assessment options to suit both individuals and companies. Please note that some options involve employer involvement and contributions to training. This must be confirmed and negotiated prior to booking. Contact Blueprint Inc staff for more information on the option that best suits your needs.

In general to obtain a forklift license a student must complete formal training and gain approx 40 hours of practical log book experience prior to undertaking a forklift assessment. This can be made up of a number of training options listed below:

1.       Blueprint Full delivery. This course is suitable for those who are unable to secure practical log book hours in a workplace. The course involves 6 days of training and practical experience in our warehouse. Our warehouse environment has been set up with a range of workplace tasks to simulate a real work environment. Once these tasks and Theory Manual activities have been successfully completed students will be assessed on the final day.

2.       Blueprint Formal Training delivery. This course is suitable for those employers who do not wish to or are unable to provide formal training. The course includes 2 days of ‘formal’ training including theory and practical. Students are issued with Theory Manuals for study and a personalised log book which is used to record practical forklift driving experience back at the workplace. Once this is achieved an assessment date is arranged.

3.       Employer Partnership. This option is suitable for those participants who have previous experience (or an overseas license) and whose employer is able to provide contributory training. This course includes 1 day formal training and a negotiated training plan. Students will also be required to undertake study through their Theory Manuals and obtain log book experience. Once this is achieved an assessment date is arranged.

4.       Employer delivery. This option is only available after negotiation and approval by Blueprint Staff. This option may be suitable for organisations who have existing training plans and processes in place and are wishing to align with a training organisations for licensing purposes. This option involves participation in a range of professional development activities and use of Blueprint resources by agreement. Please contact Blueprint staff for more details.

Training is usually held at Blueprint Inc’s training centre at Slacks Creek. On site training can be arranged for group bookings (3 or more employees). Group discount may apply for bookings of more than 4 participants.

Blueprint Inc often have funding available for those individuals who are currently not working or are working less than 25 hours a week. Please contact Blueprint for more information and to check eligibility.

Forklift Operator Refresher Training

As well as accredited training and assessment services we also offer refresher training for licensed operators. This training can be designed for your organisation's and staff's specific needs.

On Site Refresher Training - this training is designed to assist employers to meet their obligations under the Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995  and can be designed for your organisation’s and staff’s specific needs. Refresher training provides an update for existing licensed operators. Content can be practical or theory in nature and generally covers areas such as

·        Legislation, obligations and responsibilities

·        Hazard identification,

·        Operational checks,

·        Safe operating practices,

·        Specific attachment training.

 Training content can be targeted for your organisation's specific needs (eg cold storage, attachments, shift work etc).

Refresher Training (Blueprint Training Venue) - this option may be suitable for individuals to ensure that their skills are up to date and they have current knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety Legislation and workplace requirements. Training courses are held monthly. Please contact Blueprint staff for training dates.