Demonstrate knowledge of the safe operation of a forklift with attachments.
Prepare to operate a forklift with attachments.
Operate and shut down a forklift with attachments.
Prerequisite:
Written confirmation of minimum experience of 70 hours
10851 - Operate a powered industrial lift truck (forklift), or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills
OR
OSH certificate if you do not hold 10851
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.
NZQA Unit Standard Included
Unit Standards - FWA
Unit
Level
Credit
Description
10852
3
3
Operate a powered industrial lift truck (forklift) fitted with attachments
Forklift with Attachments Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about forklift with attachments training in New Zealand.
A forklift with attachments course teaches operators how to safely prepare, operate and shut down a powered industrial lift truck (forklift) fitted with specialist attachments. Attachments such as clamps, jibs, carpet poles, drum handlers and fork extensions change how a forklift handles and significantly affect load capacity and stability. The course covers NZQA Unit Standard 10852 and combines practical and theory training to ensure safe and competent operation.
Yes. Operating a forklift fitted with an attachment requires additional training beyond a standard Forklift Operator Certificate. Each attachment changes the operating characteristics, load capacity and centre of gravity of the forklift, creating new hazards that operators must understand. NZQA Unit Standard 10852 is the nationally recognised qualification for operating forklifts with attachments in New Zealand.
The Forklift with Attachments course is delivered at your workplace using the specific attachments your operators use on the job. Common forklift attachments include:
Clamps
Rotators
Jibs
Carpet poles
Drum handlers
Paper roll clamps
Push-pull attachments
Fork extensions
Training with your own equipment ensures operators are competent and safe using the attachments they encounter every day.
Participants will learn how to:
Demonstrate knowledge of the safe operation of a forklift fitted with attachments
Understand how attachments affect load capacity and stability
Complete pre-operational checks for a forklift with an attachment fitted
Safely prepare and operate a forklift with attachments
Correctly shut down a forklift fitted with attachments following safe workplace procedures
The course combines both theory and practical hands-on training to build operator confidence and competency.
Successful participants achieve NZQA Unit Standard 10852 – Operate a powered industrial lift truck (forklift) fitted with attachments (Level 3, 3 Credits). This nationally recognised qualification is accepted by employers across New Zealand and demonstrates competency in the safe operation of forklifts with specialist attachments.
To attend the Forklift with Attachments course participants must:
Provide written confirmation of a minimum of 70 hours forklift operating experience
Hold NZQA Unit Standard 10851 (Forklift Operator) or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills
Alternatively, participants who hold an OSH Forklift Operator Certificate but not Unit Standard 10851 may also be eligible to attend.
The Forklift with Attachments course is delivered over approximately 4 hours, combining both practical and theory training. The course is available as a company booking at your own workplace, with a maximum of 10 participants per session. It can also be combined with the Forklift Mounted Safety Platform course for a full day of specialist forklift training.
Forklift attachments significantly change the operating characteristics of a forklift. They add weight, shift the centre of gravity, reduce the rated load capacity and create new hazards that standard forklift training does not cover. Without proper training, operators may unknowingly overload the forklift, destabilise loads or cause serious workplace incidents. Completing NZQA Unit Standard 10852 training ensures operators understand these risks and can operate safely.
Yes. Safety 'n Action delivers the Forklift with Attachments course at your own workplace anywhere in New Zealand. Onsite training allows operators to be assessed using the specific attachments and forklifts they use every day, making the training immediately practical and relevant. Contact Safety 'n Action to request a company booking.
Yes. The Forklift with Attachments course can be combined with the Forklift Mounted Safety Platform course to create a full day of specialist forklift training. This is an efficient and cost-effective option for businesses wanting to upskill operators in multiple areas of specialist forklift operation in a single training day.
