Just like any other licence, your forklift licence has an expiry date. Therefore, you will start thinking about renewing it the closer you get to the expiry date. However, if it's your first time renewing your forklift licence, you may find the process a little overwhelming. It's imperative that you get everything right. Making mistakes can result in delays in the approval of your renewal, which can be quite an inconvenience. Therefore, to help you have a hassle-free experience when renewing your forklift licence, here is all you need to know about the process.
You Will Receive a Renewal Notice Before the Expiry Date
Prior to the expiry date, expect your forklift licence renewal notice. The notice will usually come a few weeks before your licence expires to give you enough time to plan for the renewal. Therefore, if you have moved to a different location and changed your postal address, you should update your contact details as soon as you do so. That way, the renewal notice will be delivered to the right place. The body or organisation responsible for issuing forklift licences has a range of online services. You can use the online services to update your information. If you are finding it difficult doing this, you can contact them directly. Contact details will also be available on the organisation's website.
You Need to Gather Some Details/Documents When Lodging Your Forklift Licence Renewal
The requirements for lodging a forklift licence renewal application may vary slightly from one state or territory to the next. However, there are many similarities. You will first need your licence number and the renewal notice number, which you will find on your licence and renewal notice respectively. You will also need to register for your state or territory government account if you don't have one already. A customer reference number will also come in handy. You can find this number on your proof of age card, state- or territory-issued driver's licence, industry authority card or marine licence indicator card. If you don't have any of these, you can get in touch with the government body responsible for workplace health and safety. They will be useful in helping you get your customer reference number.
The Status of Your Current Forklift Licence Will Depend on the Date of Your Renewal Application
If you make your application before the expiry date, then the status of your licence will remain current throughout the application process. That means you can continue using it until the renewal is approved. However, if you lodge your application after the expiry date, you will have to wait until it's approved to operate a forklift.
For more information, contact a forklift training school.
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