Forklift Licence (F) Endorsement

Get your F Endorsement to legally drive a forklift on New Zealand roads. Combine it with OSH certification for complete forklift operator qualifications.

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Forklift Licence (F) Endorsement

The F endorsement (Unit Standard 18496) will authorise anyone who drives a forklift on the road with the skills and knowledge to do so safely and legally.  Road includes not only streets and highways, but also any place the public has access to – including bridges, culverts, beaches, riverbeds, reserve lands, wharves and road shoulders. The trainees are expected to supply their Forklift required for this assessment.

Pre - Requisites

 You must have held a NZ Class 1 Full licence which will cover Forklifts of a Gross Laden Weight of up to 18,000 Kg.

You must hold a NZ Class 2 Full Licence which will cover forklifts with a Gross Laden Weight exceeding 18,001 Kg.

Forklift Licence (F) Endorsement Includes:

Unit Standard 18496

We are registered and approved to report results via MITO for Unit Standard 18496

Unit Standard 18496

(Demonstrate knowledge and skills for driving a forklift on a road for endorsement F (forklifts)) – 2 Credits

Course Structure

The Forklift Endorsement is a 1 day assessment. The Structure of any of the above Unit Standards is that the Practical Training will be conducted at your workplace by using an organisational approved and fully operational, registered Forklift with current certification and/or with all equipment/machinery supplied.

Fees Structure

The fees may vary depending on the type of unit standard and the number of unit standards a candidate chooses to complete. For this reason, please discuss your plan with our friendly staff by calling +64 22 150 3449  or emailing info@driveassess.co.nz

Please note: You must accept the Terms and Conditions before you pay any fees.

Upon Successful Completion

The candidate will receive a certificate on completion of the Unit Standard, which they take to any NZTA Agency such as VTNZ or AA to have their licence upgraded by paying the appropriate fees.