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Unit Group

7413 Forklift Drivers

OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

7413 Forklift Drivers

Operate forklifts to move bulk materials, containers, crates, palletised goods, cartons and bales.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience
Occupation

741331 Forklift Driver

Operates a forklift to move bulk materials, containers, crates, palletised goods, cartons and bales.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Alternative titles

  • Fork Truck Operator
  • Forklift Operator

Specialisation

  • Reach Truck Operator

Skill level: 4

Main tasks

  • Aligns, raises and lowers forks to stack and unstack items in warehouses, factories, timber yards and shipping terminals
  • Operates forklifts on rails or using electronic guidance systems to control movement
  • Transports goods to designated areas in warehouses, factories, timber yards and shipping terminals using a lift truck
  • May operate a vehicle capable of lifting fully loaded shipping containers
  • May operate specialised trucks to carry items beneath elevated frames