You’re a certified forklift operator, its time to get your ‘F’ Endorsement and drive on NZ roads
Do you have any questions about our Forklift training? View our FAQ's here
This course is for certified forklift operators who have been driving forklifts on private property and now wish to apply for their ‘’F’ Endorsement to value add their driver's license and legally drive on NZ roads.
Safety 'n Action will cover the legal requirements relating to the driving of a forklift on a road and prepare you for an ‘F’ Endorsement application.
Please bring along your ID - We need to verify the identity of students in attendance, please bring your ID with you on the day of training
Key Learning Outcomes:
Conduct pre-operational inspection and start-up procedures for a forklift
Demonstrate safe driving skills on the road and consider various environmental factors
Park and shut down the forklift, ensuring safety and security
Describe the legal requirements for driving a forklift on the road
Understand the requirements for obtaining an F endorsement for NZ driver's license
Entry Criteria:
All students are required to have a level of written and oral English equivalent to NCEA level 1 (year 11) or IELTS 5.5 or higher, to be eligible to attend our courses. The person responsible for making bookings or authorising attendance on the course must agree to these Terms and Conditions prior to acceptance of their student(s) onto the course. Where a student does not meet our English language requirement a reader/writer must be supplied by the student or the person responsible for authorising the student’s attendance. The reader/writer cannot be another student attending the same course.
NZTA Endorsement F application requirements for individual person:
individuals must hold a full current licence (other than a motorcycle licence) prior to submitting an application for endorsement
Provide evidence of successful completion of NZQA unit standards 10851 and 18496 to NZTA
NZQA Unit Standards Included
Unit Standards - FEND (Click to see more detail)
Unit
Level
Credit
Description
18496
3
2
Drivers License Endorsements Demonstrate knowledge and skills for the driving of a forklift on a road for endorsement F (forklifts)
Everything you need to know about getting your Forklift F Endorsement in New Zealand.
A Forklift F Endorsement is an addition to your New Zealand driver licence that legally allows you to drive a forklift on public roads. Without an F Endorsement, forklift operators are only permitted to operate on private property. The endorsement is issued by NZTA and requires the successful completion of NZQA Unit Standards 10851 and 18496.
You only need an F Endorsement if you need to drive a forklift on a public road or in a publicly accessible area. If you are only operating a forklift on private property such as a warehouse, factory or yard, a standard Forklift Operator Certificate is sufficient. However, if your work requires you to cross a road, drive between sites, or use any publicly accessible areas, an F Endorsement is legally required.
To obtain a Forklift F Endorsement in New Zealand you must:
Hold a full current driver licence (other than a motorcycle licence)
Complete approved training covering NZQA Unit Standards 10851 and 18496
Submit your application to NZTA with evidence of successful completion of both unit standards
Safety 'n Action's F Endorsement course prepares you for all of these requirements.
The Forklift F Endorsement course covers NZQA Unit Standard 18496 – Demonstrate knowledge and skills for the driving of a forklift on a road for endorsement F (Level 3, 2 Credits). This unit standard, combined with NZQA Unit Standard 10851 from the Forklift Operator course, must be provided to NZTA as part of the F Endorsement application process.
Yes. The F Endorsement course is designed for certified forklift operators who already hold NZQA Unit Standard 10851 from the Forklift Operator course. NZTA requires evidence of both Unit Standard 10851 and Unit Standard 18496 before they will issue an F Endorsement on your driver licence. If you do not yet hold Unit Standard 10851, Safety 'n Action also offers a combined Forklift Operator and F Endorsement course.
During the F Endorsement course you will learn how to:
Conduct pre-operational inspections and start-up procedures
Demonstrate safe forklift driving on public roads
Manage environmental and traffic hazards
Safely park and shut down a forklift on the road
Understand the legal requirements for driving a forklift on New Zealand roads
Meet the NZTA requirements for obtaining an F Endorsement
The Forklift F Endorsement course at Safety 'n Action is delivered over approximately 4 hours. It is available as a company booking delivered at your own site or workplace, with a maximum of 12 participants per session.
Yes. Safety 'n Action delivers the Forklift F Endorsement course at your own site or workplace anywhere in New Zealand. This makes it easy for businesses to train multiple operators without disrupting operations. Contact Safety 'n Action to arrange a company booking for your team.
To attend the Forklift F Endorsement course participants must:
Hold a full current New Zealand driver licence (other than a motorcycle licence)
Already hold NZQA Unit Standard 10851 from the Forklift Operator course
Have written and spoken English equivalent to NCEA Level 1 or IELTS 5.5
Bring valid photo ID on the day of training for identity verification
Safety 'n Action is one of New Zealand's leading workplace health and safety and transport training providers. The Forklift F Endorsement course is delivered by experienced instructors at your workplace, covering all legal requirements and practical skills needed for safe forklift operation on public roads. Safety 'n Action provides nationally recognised NZQA Unit Standard 18496 and supports operators through the NZTA endorsement application process.
