Applying for a Fork Lift Licence.

oldscoil · 26-01-2009 11:50AM #1

Hi Folks.

I'm going to a apply for a fork lift licence.

I see from the net there's a few places that do them.

However, does anyone know which one's are best.

I'm sure like everything else, there are good one's and not so good one's.

Can anyone recommned a place. (I live in North Dublin)

Is there a standard licence I should get that will cover all.

Thanks in advance Folks.

patpark121 · 26-01-2009 02:25PM

There are several categories of forklift licences. The most common are counterbalance & reach trucks. There isn't one license to cover all. You have to be tested individually in order to get your ticket.
Don't know about all the testers/trainers but i used the forklift centre for training my crew.

oldscoil · 27-01-2009 09:11PM

Thanks Pat.

I made a few phone calls.

For one place a 2 day course is €450.

And for a 4 day its €495.

Is this the norm, I'm going to be funding this myself, and thats a week wages for me!

I have driven forklifts before, should I take the beginners or go straight for the experienced 2 day course, is the exam difficult to pass.

Thanks in advance.

patpark121 · 28-01-2009 07:20PM

I can't advise you on which course to take, it is completely dependant on your level of competency & knowledge of the theory. The price sounds about right & unfortunately i doubt you'll get it any less anywhere else.

The last time i organised training was about 2 years ago. The format then was the same principle as the old style driving test. i.e. 30 minute quiz followed by exercises on the forks. I don't know if the test format has changed since. It isn't a hard test to pass, but there is a lot about health & safety, daily machine checks, pedestrian safety & safe operations.
The 3 or 4 days basically broke down into 1 to 1 & a half days practical followed by theory on DVD & paper. If the examiner didn't feel confident enough for the operator to do the test he would say so after the first day or so on practical.

Best of luck.

ruthkell · 25-02-2009 05:43PM

Hi, anyone know if any grants or courses available through FAS to get a forklift licence?

Thinking of going for forklift licence but out of work and €450 is a bit much at the moment!

the_syco · 25-02-2009 06:33PM

ruthkell wrote: »

Thinking of going for forklift licence but out of work and €450 is a bit much at the moment!

How long are you out of work? If over 6 moths, talk to your local FAS centre. Have seen people doing these courses at FAS centres sometimes, and I know they train you in some courses free if you're out of work for more than 6 months.

richiepoorman · 25-02-2009 09:58PM

ruthkell wrote: »

Hi, anyone know if any grants or courses available through FAS to get a forklift licence?

Thinking of going for forklift licence but out of work and €450 is a bit much at the moment!

As far as i know FAS do run a course that includes a forklift licence, its called an "Introduction to Warehousing" or something similar, hopes this helps, but you do need to be unemployed for 6 months, good luck!:)

Applying for a Fork Lift Licence.

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