Are There Different Types of Forklift Licences for Different Forklifts?

Yes - the type of forklift you operate determines the licence you need. In Australia, forklift licensing falls under the High Risk Work Licence (HRWL) system, and there are two main classes.

LF - Forklift licence

The LF class covers standard counterbalance forklifts - the common warehouse and yard forklift with forks at the front and a counterweight at the rear. This is the licence most people mean when they say "forklift ticket".

LO - Order-picking forklift licence

The LO class covers order-picking forklifts, where the operator is raised with the load to pick stock from height. It is a separate licence because the machine handles very differently and is common in high-bay warehouses.

Which do you need?

• Driving a standard counterbalance forklift - you need the LF licence
• Operating a raised order-picker - you need the LO licence
• Doing both - many operators hold both LF and LO

Not sure which suits your job? EDB Training Services can advise and deliver both LF and LO licensing in Brisbane.