How Much Does a Forklift Licence Cost in Brisbane?
A forklift licence in Brisbane has two separate costs: training and assessment with your provider, and a WorkSafe Queensland application fee paid directly to WorkSafe.
21 August 2026 · 2 min read
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Can You Fail a Forklift Licence in Queensland?
Yes - you can fail a forklift assessment, but it is very preventable. Here is what you are assessed on, why people fail, and how to pass first time.
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Can I Get a Forklift Licence Online?
A Queensland forklift High Risk Work Licence cannot be completed entirely online. Learn which steps require formal training and practical assessment.
13 January 2025 · 2 min read
How to Make Sure Your Forklift Load Is Stable
Load stability is the difference between a safe shift and a tip-over. Here is how to understand capacity, load centre and the techniques that keep your forklift balanced.
18 November 2024 · 2 min read
Are There Different Types of Forklift Licences for Different Forklifts?
Not every forklift needs the same licence. Here is the difference between the LF and LO high-risk work licences and which one you need.
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How to Do a Forklift Inspection in Queensland
A pre-operational forklift inspection takes a couple of minutes and prevents accidents. Here is the checklist Queensland operators should follow.
30 September 2024 · 1 min read
The Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Operating a Forklift
Most forklift incidents come down to a handful of avoidable mistakes. Here are the five we see most - and how to stay clear of them.
16 September 2024 · 1 min read
What Are the Guidelines for Operating a Forklift Near Pedestrians?
Pedestrians are the people most at risk around forklifts. Here are the rules and habits that keep everyone on the floor safe.
2 September 2024 · 1 min read
Are There Specific Rules for Operating a Forklift Indoors Versus Outdoors?
Indoor and outdoor forklift work bring different hazards. Here is what changes between the warehouse and the yard.
26 August 2024 · 1 min read
What to Expect From a Multi-Day Forklift Course
Wondering what actually happens across a forklift course? Here is how the training is structured from day one to your assessment.
22 July 2024 · 1 min read
How to Pick Up and Place a Load With a Forklift
Picking up and setting down a load safely is the heart of forklift operation. Here is the correct step-by-step technique.
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Safe Operating Techniques for a Forklift
Safe forklift operation comes down to consistent technique. Here are the core habits every operator should follow, every shift.
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The Importance of Forklift Safety
Forklifts are involved in a significant share of serious workplace injuries. Here is why safety has to come first - for operators and everyone around them.
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What Training Do I Need to Work in a Queensland Pub or Club?
Bar staff in Queensland need an RSA, anyone with gaming duties in a club or hotel also needs an RSG, and barista and food safety skills are optional extras that many venues look for when hiring.
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Certificate II vs Certificate III in Hospitality: Which Should I Do?
Certificate II in Hospitality (SIT20322) is the entry-level qualification with 12 units and 12 workplace shifts, while Certificate III (SIT30622) has 15 units, 36 shifts and suits people building a longer hospitality career.
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Is My Interstate RSA Valid in Queensland?
An RSA from another state is valid in Queensland if you hold a Statement of Attainment for the nationally recognised Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol unit, such as SITHFAB021, completed in 2002 or later.
16 September 2026 · 4 min read
RSA vs RSG in Queensland: What's the Difference and Do I Need Both?
RSA covers serving alcohol and must be completed within 30 days of starting work, while RSG covers gaming duties in licensed clubs and hotels and must be completed within 3 months. Many venue roles need both.
16 September 2026 · 3 min read
Do You Have to Be 18 to Get Your RSA in Queensland?
There is no minimum age to complete an RSA in Queensland, and under-18s can legally serve alcohol in most licensed venues, though the venue's permit type and its own hiring rules still apply.
27 August 2026 · 4 min read
Does an RSA or RSG Certificate Expire in Queensland?
An RSA or RSG Statement of Attainment does not expire in Queensland, though pre-2002 RSA training and pre-2013 OLGR-issued RSG certificates no longer count, and new staff still have a set window to get certified.
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Can We Train Our Whole Warehouse Team On-Site?
How EDB delivers the full Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations at your workplace, with a training plan built around your own equipment, stock and tasks.
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What Is a Day in the Life of a Supply Chain Graduate Like?
Thinking about a Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations? Here is what a typical day can look like once you are working in the industry.
18 June 2024 · 1 min read
What Career Opportunities Are There After a Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations?
A Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations opens the door to a growing industry. Here are the roles and pathways it leads to.
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What Will I Learn in a Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations?
From safe manual handling to operating a forklift, here is what a Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations actually teaches you.
20 May 2024 · 1 min read
How to Balance Work and Study While Completing a Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations
Studying while you work is very doable with the right approach. Here is how to balance a Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations with a busy job.
13 May 2024 · 1 min read
What Are the Entry Requirements for a Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations?
Good news - the entry requirements for a Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations are straightforward. Here is what you need to enrol.
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White Card for School Leavers: What You Need Before Your First Day on Site
What a school leaver needs sorted before starting on a Queensland construction site, including identification without a driver licence, a USI, and whether a card done at school still counts.
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Can I Do a White Card Online in Queensland?
Queensland White Card delivery rules can be confusing. Here is what the regulator requires and how to avoid enrolling in an unsuitable course.
17 May 2026 · 2 min read
10 White Card Questions Brisbane Learners Ask
Clear answers about White Card eligibility, course delivery, identification, validity and replacing a lost Queensland card.
25 April 2025 · 3 min read
Top 10 Jobs That Require a White Card in Queensland
Queensland’s construction industry is booming. If you want to work in any of these ten roles, you will need a White Card first.
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How to Get a White Card in Brisbane
A practical guide to White Card training in Brisbane, including eligibility, what to bring, assessment and what happens after you pass.
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How Long Does It Take to Get a White Card in Queensland?
Allow a full training session plus assessment and administration. Here is how to plan your Queensland White Card course and card processing.
17 March 2025 · 2 min read
Why Do I Need a White Card in Queensland?
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How to Check Every Licence and Ticket on Your Team Is Current
A step-by-step guide for Queensland employers and supervisors to audit who holds which licence or ticket, which ones expire, what to record in a training register and what to do when you find a gap.
29 September 2026 · 5 min read
How to Run a 10-Minute Toolbox Talk on Your Highest-Risk Task
A practical guide for Queensland supervisors on running a short toolbox talk about your highest-risk task, including how to pick the task, the questions to ask your crew, what to do with the near misses they raise and a simple template to record it.
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National Safe Work Month 2026: What It Means for Your Workplace
National Safe Work Month runs through October, and the 2026 theme is Safe work is for life. Here is what each week focuses on and practical steps Queensland workplaces can take, from toolbox talks to checking every operator's licence and ticket is current.
24 September 2026 · 4 min read
White Card vs Working at Heights vs EWP: What's the Difference?
White Card, Working at Heights and an EWP ticket cover different things: site entry, a specific task and a specific machine, and most roles need more than one.
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Who Needs an EWP Ticket in Queensland?
Who legally needs to hold an EWP ticket to operate a scissor lift or boom-type platform, how that differs from a High Risk Work licence, and how long it lasts.
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How to Do a Daily Inspection of an EWP
A daily pre-use inspection of an Elevated Work Platform is a legal requirement and your first line of defence against accidents. Here is a practical checklist.
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What Certification Do You Need to Operate an EWP in Queensland?
EWP requirements depend on the machine, particularly whether it is a boom-type platform with a boom length of 11 metres or more.
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What Are the Daily Inspection Requirements for EWPs?
A pre-use inspection of an Elevated Work Platform is a legal duty, not a formality. Here is what the rules require, who must do it and how to record it.
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What is Career Start, and How Can You Use It?
Career Start is Queensland's government-subsidised training program, covering Certificate III study in Business, Hospitality and Supply Chain at EDB, including your forklift licence.
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Does a Working at Heights Ticket Expire in Australia?
A Working at Heights Statement of Attainment has no legislated expiry in Australia, though many worksites still expect a refresher every few years.
21 August 2026 · 3 min read