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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 the UCOL STAR Forklift Safety course, and study while still in secondary school.

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Level: 3

Locations: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui, UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton, UCOL Horowhenua in Levin

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

Dates:
Palmerston North
21 Mar 2025 – 04 Apr 2025
02 May 2025 – 16 May 2025
30 May 2025 – 13 Jun 2025
18 Jul 2025 – 01 Aug 2025
29 Aug 2025 – 12 Sept 2025
10 Oct 2025 – 24 Oct 2025

Whanganui
2025 dates TBC

Masterton
2025 dates TBC

Levin
28 Feb 2025 – 14 Mar 2025
08 Aug 2025 – 22 Aug 2025

Domestic Fees:
Fees-free to learners. Fees apply to participating schools.

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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 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.

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Palmerston North
March, May, July, August & October: Fridays

Levin 
February & August: Fridays

Whanganui
May, August & October: Wednesdays


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)

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.

Study at the UCOL dedicated trades facility.

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.

 

For more information about NCEA Credits see the UCOL NCEA explained page.

Not applicable.

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.

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

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