STAR Forklift Safety

Level 3

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Do you want a career in the road transport distribution or warehousing industry? Gain essential skills with UCOL's STAR Forklift Safety Programme, and study while still in secondary school.

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Quick info

Level: 3

Locations: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui

Duration: Three days a week.
One day per week for three weeks (Friday).
One day per week for three weeks (Thursday).

Dates:
Class 3: 06 May 2022 - 20 May 2022 (Fridays)
Class 4: 02 Jun 2022 - 16 Jun 2022 (Thursdays)
Class 5: 11 Jul 2022 - 13 Jul 2022 (Mon,Tue,Wed)
Class 6: 29 Jul 2022 - 12 Aug 2022 (Fridays)
Class 7: 19 Aug 2022 - 02 Sep 2022 (Fridays)
Class 8: 09 Sep 2022 - 23 Sep 2022 (Fridays)
Class 9: 21 Oct 2022 - 04 Nov 2022 (Fridays)

Domestic Fees: *
Fees-free to students. Fees apply to participating schools.Scholarship info

Find out if you're eligible for fees-free study

International Fees:*
Not applicable.

Additional Fees
Compulsory course costs may apply.

* Fees are indicative only, and are inclusive of the student services levy and GST (goods and services tax). The fee shown is for one year of study.

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Join UCOL's STAR Forklift Safety Programme to be trained in all theory and practical aspects of forklift operation, and meet the Worksafe forklift operator safety requirements. You'll 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 UCOL's STAR Forklift Safety Programme, talk to your careers advisor at school. Application is arranged in partnership with your parents/caregivers and your school.

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Career & Study Outcomes

Successful completion of UCOL's STAR Forklift Safety Programme 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)

Course Information

This programme 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.

Domestic Entry Requirements

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

Applications are to be received from participating schools.

For more information about NCEA Credits see UCOL's NCEA explained page.

International Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Advice & Guidance

UCOL's STAR Forklift Safety Programme is part of a suite of programmes offered by UCOL to secondary students seeking to explore their career options while still in school.

Costs
Fees-free for students.Upon successful application your school will pay UCOL a fee.

Additional Costs

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

STAR Forklift Safety