Gain the knowledge and skills required to operate an order picker (stock picker) safely in line with industry and legislative standards, with the aim of achieving your high-risk work licence.
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Safely operate an order picker (stock picker) to industry standards
Map out and plan individual tasks and stock picking
Conduct operational checks ahead of operating
Shutting down and packing up equipment
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
A nationally accredited Statement of Attainment
A pathway to further study in supply chain operations
Credit toward a full qualification
Specialist skills that will see you expand your career opportunities in the supply chain sector
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
You must be 18 years of age to enrol in this course because you have to be 18 to legally operate the machinery
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
100 points of ID are required to sit the licence assessment
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN), level of 2 or 3, the equivalent of Year 10 English and Maths
Experience in handling tools and equipment
The ability to understand and follow safety guidelines
The ability to pay attention to detail
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Our graduates go onto roles like: order picking forklift truck operator and logistics/distribution centre operator.
Once you have been deemed competent in the TAFE NSW order picker assessment, TAFE will organise a SafeWork assessment in order for you to achieve your LO class high-risk work licence. 100 points of ID are required to sit the licence assessment. Licence assessment is taken in English. No interpreters are permitted during the Safework NSW licence assessment.
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Statement of Attainment in Licence To Operate An Order Picking Forklift Truck does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
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