Verification of Competency - Industrial Lift Truck fitted with attachments
VOC assessments are delivered one-on-one with a trainer, allowing operators to be assessed individually without taking entire teams off-site. This flexible approach means staff can rotate through the assessment while maintaining normal operations.
VOC field assessments are designed to facilitate the ongoing assessment of trained individuals in their workplace environment. Completing these competency assessments ensures that correct procedures are being used in the workplace.
Competency Assessed:
Designed for forklift operations involving attachments, this VOC confirms an operator’s ability to safely inspect, operate, and manage loads using specialised forklift equipment while maintaining workplace safety standards.
Outcome:
Upon completion, you will receive a VOC report outlining each trainee's areas of competency and any areas that may require further training or additional VOC checks in the future.
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.
Everything you need to know about Forklift with Attachments Verification of Competency assessments in New Zealand.
A Verification of Competency (VOC) – Industrial Lift Truck fitted with attachments assessment confirms that an operator can safely and competently operate a forklift fitted with workplace attachments. Rather than providing initial training, the assessment verifies an operator's practical skills, hazard awareness, equipment inspections, safe load handling and compliance with workplace health and safety procedures. The assessment aligns with the skills covered in NZQA Unit Standard 10852.
This assessment is designed for experienced forklift operators who regularly use attachments such as clamps, jibs, carpet poles, fork extensions, drum handlers or other approved lifting attachments. It is suitable for operators working in warehousing, manufacturing, logistics, construction, ports, timber processing, distribution centres and industrial workplaces throughout New Zealand.
The assessment verifies an operator's ability to:
Conduct pre-operational inspections
Inspect the forklift and attachment before use
Identify workplace hazards
Select and use the correct attachment
Understand attachment load capacities
Operate the forklift safely with an attachment fitted
Handle and position loads safely
Follow workplace procedures
Park and secure the forklift after use
Operators are assessed performing realistic workplace tasks to confirm ongoing competency.
No. A Verification of Competency (VOC) is an assessment, not a training course. It is intended for operators who already have experience operating forklifts fitted with attachments. If an operator does not demonstrate the required level of competency, further training may be recommended before reassessment.
Using forklift attachments changes the lifting characteristics and operating requirements of a forklift. Regular Verification of Competency assessments help employers confirm that operators understand the safe use of attachments, maintain correct operating techniques and continue to meet workplace health and safety expectations while reducing the risk of incidents.
The assessment duration depends on the number of operators being assessed, the attachment types used and the workplace environment. Safety 'n Action can tailor the assessment programme to meet your operational requirements while ensuring every operator receives a comprehensive competency evaluation.
Yes. Following the assessment, Safety 'n Action provides a Verification of Competency report outlining each operator's demonstrated competency, the areas assessed and any recommendations for refresher training or future reassessment where appropriate. This documentation helps employers maintain accurate competency records.
Yes. Safety 'n Action delivers onsite Verification of Competency assessments throughout New Zealand. Assessing operators in their normal workplace allows competency to be evaluated using the forklifts, attachments and operating conditions they use every day.
Yes. Verification of Competency assessments are widely used by New Zealand employers to demonstrate that forklift operators continue to safely operate forklifts fitted with attachments. VOC assessments support workplace health and safety systems by providing evidence of ongoing operator competency and identifying where refresher training may be beneficial.
Safety 'n Action is one of New Zealand's leading workplace health and safety training providers. Our experienced assessors deliver practical, workplace-based Verification of Competency assessments that evaluate real-world forklift operating skills using workplace attachments. We provide detailed competency reports, assess operators under realistic working conditions and help organisations maintain safe, competent and compliant forklift operators throughout New Zealand.
