Competenz

Forklifts

Want to become a Forklift Trainer?

Competenz certifies and registers all forklift trainers nationally, and maintains a publicly accessible register of all certified forklift trainers within New Zealand — so if you’re interested you need to speak to us.

We also play a monitoring and support role to all forklift trainers on behalf of the Department of Labour, with the aim to maintain and lift safety standards in industry.

We review all applications for anyone in industry wanting to become a registered Forklift Trainer to train employees within their own workplace, or to act as an independent trainer and train employees within multiple companies.

National Forklift Trainer Register

Click here to the view the latest Register of all forklift trainers from around New Zealand.

How do I register to become a Forklift Trainer, or renew my current registration?

Step 1

Complete the appropriate application form, and supply any documentation that may be required.

Click here to download the application form for new registrations.
Click here to download the form to renew your current registration.

Step 2

Post your completed application form and all supporting documents to:

Competenz, PO Box 9005, Newmarket, Auckland 1149 Attention: Registrar of Forklift Trainers

OR courier to

Level 5, Office Tower, 277 Broadway, Newmarket, Auckland Attention: Registrar of Forklift Trainers

Step 3

The Registrar will check your application against the criteria given in the Approved Code of Practice for Forklift Trainers and Operators.

Click here to download a PDF copy of the code of practice.

Step 4

If your application is approved Competenz will forward your full application to a Competenz onsite auditor.  The auditor will arrange a mutually agreed time for you both to attend a Forklift Operator Course, where they will assess your practical teaching and assessment capabilities.

Step 5

A Competenz onsite auditor will come to your workplace to:

• Conduct the audit
• Provide feedback to you on your practical teaching and assessment skills (shown at the Forklift Operator course)
• Advise you of the recommendation they’ll make to the National Registrar about your capabilities.

Step 6

The National Registrar will complete a final evaluation of your application, and advise in writing whether or not you’ve been successful.

Step 7

If your application has been successful, the National Registrar will:

• Advise on the period of your registration (usually a period of between 1–3 years)
• Register your details on the National Forklift Trainer database
• Invoice your company for the services provided
• Send you a certificate endorsing your registration as a Forklift Trainer

Step 8

If your application has not been successful the National Registrar will advise you why this decision has been reached, along with recommended steps you can take to ensure you’re successful next time you apply.

Fees

1. For a single, new trainer registration (from one company) – $950 +GST (as of 1 January 2012)
2. To register multiple trainers from one company, or
   New trainers intending to use the Competenz-approved training resource package, or
   For renewel of registration – $750 +GST per person (as of 1 January 2012)

Charges for the onsite auditor’s travel and accommodation costs may also apply (POA).

Resources to support your training

Competenz has produced resource material packages to support both the training delivery and learning. This saves you the time and expense of creating and maintaining your own quality training resources.

Workbooks also help your trainees toward achievement of four necessary NZQA unit standards required by forklift operators.

The new forklift operator training resources assess trainee operators against:
10851 – Operate a powered industrial lift truck (forklift)

The resources provide an introduction to and also begin the collection of evidence towards assessment of the following unit standards:
10852 – Operate a powered industrial lift truck (forklift) fitted with attachments
18409 – Use a forklift mounted safety platform in the workplace
18496 – Demonstrate knowledge and skills for driving a forklift on a road for endorsement F (forklifts)

Trainer’s Pack

Comes with a professionally printed Trainer’s Guide, Assessment Guide, Workbook, and a CD with additional support materials – $180.00 + GST for your first set.

Additional packs are then $60.00 + GST each.

Candidate’s Pack

Consists of ONLY the Assessment Guide & Workbook for the candidate – $35.00 + GST per pack.
(Must be purchased for every candidate).

Click here to order your Trainer or Candidate Packs

For more information contact:

Iris Rae
Administrator of Forklift Trainers
Ph: 09 539 9808, or click here to email Iris.

Or call the Competenz Customer Support Centre on 0800 526 1800.