FAQ

I have lost my forklift licence, how do I get a new one?

Phone Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (Licensing Hotline) on 1300 655 986 for a replacement card.

I have an old paper-based forklift ticket that was issued prior to 1992. Is this still valid?

No. You need to phone Workplace Health and Safety (Licensing Hotline) on 1300 655 986. The Department will allow old paper certificate holders to make a fresh application for a new licence using their old paper certificate/s as evidence of competence until 30 April 2010. This means that certificate holders will need to present their old certificate, along with a declaration and/or letter from the applicant's employer that the applicant has worked in the occupation/s in the previous five years and pay the appropriate fee to Australia Post ($70.10) receive their new licence.

I don't have a credit card for Paypal, do you accept any other forms of payment?

Yes, we accept cash, cheque, EFTPOS or Electronic Funds Transfer. Please email for a booking form (which you can fill out and fax/email back). Jocelyn@fmstraining.com.au

What is your ABN?

ABN: 67 106 353 860 

Where are your courses held?

1/42 Paisley Dr, Lawnton, QLD (near Strathpine in Brisbane, Australia) 

I dont have a Paypal account, can I still book this way?

Yes you can- look for this on the Paypal page:

What do the courses cover?

The course is modelled from the OHSCER207A Operate a Forklift Truck unit of competency.

Course content includes:

  • Planning the work for the prevailing working conditions
  • Using the controls and operating systems to manage the operation of the equipment
  • Locating the load and identifying the load characteristics
  • Safely moving the load
  • Monitoring forklift controls 
  • Stopping, shutting down and securing the equipment after the completion of the operations.

Elements covered are:

  • 1.0 Assess and secure equipment and work area
  • 1.1 Conducts routine checks
  • 1.2 Plan work
  • 1.3 Check controls and equipment
  • 2.0 Shift load

  • 3.0 Secure site

  • 3.1 Shut down equipment
  • 3.2 Secure site

I have a New Zealand forklift licence, is this valid in Australia.

No it isn't, you will need to get an Australian Forklift Licence.

Can I just 'transfer' my New Zealand licence over to an Australian one?

Unfortunately it isnt as simple as that, you will need to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) with FMS. This will establish what course you will need to complete. FMS doesn't charge for this service.