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Whether you need to operate a forklift safely in the workplace, drive a forklift in an area legally defined as a road, or need both — Revs can help get you qualified.
Forklift Training with Revs
Operating a forklift involves much more than simply knowing how to make it move. Depending on where and how you operate, you may need workplace operator training, a Forklift endorsement for road use, or both.
Revs makes it simple — choose the course that matches your situation, or talk to us and we'll point you in the right direction.
Pricing
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Choosing a course
Designed for people who need the knowledge and practical skills to safely operate a forklift in a workplace.
Designed for experienced forklift operators who need the Forklift endorsement added to their NZ driver licence. Remember — a legally defined road can be inside your workplace.
Complete both your workplace forklift operator training and Forklift endorsement course as one coordinated programme.
Important to know
For forklift licensing purposes, a road is not limited to a public street or highway. Under New Zealand land transport law, the definition of a road is broad — it can include places the public has access to, whether they have a legal right to be there or not.
A forklift does not have to leave your business premises or travel along a conventional public street for a Forklift endorsement to be required. Depending on public access, areas such as these may fall within the legal definition of a road:
Course details
The Revs Forklift Operator Course develops the knowledge and practical skills needed to safely and competently operate a forklift in a workplace environment.
If you drive a forklift on a road, you need the appropriate driver licence and a Forklift endorsement. And remember — a road can include areas inside your workplace.
If you need to operate a forklift safely at work and drive it in an area that may be legally considered a road, the combined course provides both training components together. Booked separately the Operator ($299) and Forklift Endorsement ($199) total $498 — combined it's just $369.
Particularly suitable for people working in warehouses, freight depots, distribution centres, transport businesses, manufacturing and construction sites, agricultural operations, retail and trade yards, ports and wharves, and businesses with customer-accessible yards.
Quick guide
| Your situation | Recommended course |
|---|---|
| New to forklift operation | Forklift Operator |
| Operate only in a controlled workplace with no road use | Forklift Operator |
| Already a competent operator and need road use | Forklift Endorsement |
| Workplace includes publicly accessible areas | Consider Combined Operator + Endorsement |
| New operator who will also drive on a road | Combined Operator + Endorsement |
| Employer wants staff trained for both environments | Combined Operator + Endorsement |
| Unsure whether your workplace contains a road | Talk to Revs |
Does my workplace require a Forklift endorsement?
If customers can access a yard, loading area or collection area, it may potentially meet the definition of a road.
Public or commercial access may be relevant when determining whether an area is a road.
NZTA specifically identifies an ungated factory yard as an example of an area that may meet the legal definition.
These areas may also potentially be roads.
A wharf or beach may also fall within the legal definition of a road.
Talk to Revs about where your forklifts operate and which course best suits your requirements.
Employer & group training
Need forklift training for several staff? Revs can provide training for businesses and organisations, including group and workplace-based delivery where appropriate.
We can help determine whether your employees require Forklift Operator training, Forklift Endorsement training, Combined Forklift Operator + Forklift Endorsement training, or refresher training — taking into account your workplace environment, forklift operations and the types of tasks your employees perform.
Workplace-based training: talk to Revs about training your team at your workplace using suitable equipment and facilities. Conditions, participant numbers, travel and equipment requirements may apply.
FAQ
No — they address different requirements. The Forklift Operator course relates to safe and competent forklift operation in the workplace. The Forklift endorsement relates to driving a forklift on an area legally defined as a road. Depending on where and how you operate, you may need both.
No. A road is not limited to conventional streets and highways. An area within your workplace may potentially be a road if it falls within the legal definition.
Yes, potentially. Public access is important. NZTA specifically notes that a factory yard without a gate may meet the definition of a road.
A car park may fall within the legal definition of a road, particularly where the public has access.
Yes. A beach is expressly included within the statutory definition of a road for New Zealand land transport purposes.
These areas may also potentially meet the definition of a road depending on the circumstances and public access.
Possibly. The fact that a forklift remains on private property does not necessarily mean it is never being driven on a legally defined road. If your workplace contains publicly accessible yards, car parks, shared accessways, loading areas or similar, talk to Revs about your requirements.
Yes. You must meet NZTA's applicable driver licensing requirements before the Forklift endorsement can be added to your licence. The licence class required can also depend on the gross laden weight of the forklift.
No. Successful completion of the approved course is part of the process. You must then complete the applicable driver licensing transaction to have the Forklift endorsement added to your licence.
Yes. Talk to Revs about workplace and group training options.
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