Automotive & Collision Repair - LEVEL 3

U-Skills STAR Forklift Safety

Interested in a career in the road transport distribution or warehousing industry? Gain essential skills with this course while still in secondary school.

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Quick Facts Overview Course Hours Course Information Learning Facilities Domestic Entry Requirements International Entry Requirements Career Opportunities Advice And Guidance Additional Costs

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Quick Facts

Locations: UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton
Dates: 2026 dates TBC

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Duration: 3 days

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Domestic Fees: Fees-free to learners. Fees apply to participating schools.
International Fees: Not applicable.

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Contents

Quick Facts Overview Course Hours Course Information Learning Facilities Domestic Entry Requirements International Entry Requirements Career Opportunities Advice And Guidance Additional Costs

Apply or Enquire

Apply Enquire

Overview

Join the UCOL STAR Forklift Safety course to be trained in all theory and practical aspects of forklift operation, and meet the Worksafe forklift operator safety requirements. You'll get an insight into what it's like to work in the road transport, distribution and warehousing industries.

How to apply

If you're interested in applying for this course, talk to your careers advisor at school. Application is arranged in partnership with your parents/caregivers and your school.

Course Hours

3 days, 9am - 3pm

Course Information

This course comprises 7 credits.

Unit Standard 10851 (Level 3) (7 Credits)

Operate a powered industrial lift truck (forklift).

Note: Achievement of this unit standard does not entitle holders to operate a forklift on a public road. To operate a forklift on a public road, the operator must hold a full drivers licence for the appropriate class of vehicle with Type F (forklift) endorsement.

Learning Facilities

Study at the UCOL dedicated trades facility.

Domestic Entry Requirements

For year 11 - 13 secondary school learners (NZ Citizens, permanent residents or learners with an applicable visa allowing them to be enrolled in a secondary school).

Applications are to be received from participating schools.

International Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Career Opportunities

Successful completion of the UCOL STAR Forklift Safety course is the first step in a journey. Equipped with new skills and a taste for industry, you will know what you need to do to pursue a career in road transport, distribution and warehousing.

If this is for you, you can undertake further tertiary studies in:

Academy Logistics (Commercial Road Transport)

Advice And Guidance

The UCOL STAR Forklift Safety course is part of a suite of courses offered by UCOL to secondary learners seeking to explore their career options while still in school.

How to apply

If you're interested in applying for the UCOL STAR Forklift Safety course, talk to your careers advisor at school. Application is arranged in partnership with your parents/caregivers and your school.

Costs

Fees-free for learners. Upon successful application, your school will pay UCOL a fee.

Additional Costs

There are no additional costs associated with this course. Simply, bring a pen, paper and your lunch each week.