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Numerous Incidents Highlight the Ongoing Risks of Working at Heights in Brisbane
Recent alerts from WorkSafe Queensland have highlighted several serious incidents involving workers falling from heights, including falls from scaffolding and elevated work platforms. These events are a sobering reminder that working at heights remains one of the most dangerous activities in construction and related industries, especially here in Brisbane where high-risk work is part of…
Read MoreNational Masonry Agrees to $295,000 Undertaking After Forklift Incident
A Victorian masonry company, National Masonry, has entered into an enforceable undertaking valued at approximately $295,000, following a serious forklift incident that left one worker with a partial hand amputation. The Sunshine Magistrates’ Court heard that the incident occurred in August 2023 at the company’s Deer Park facility, where a worker was operating a forklift…
Read MoreCelebrating Our Win at the Moreton Bay Business Awards
FMS Training wins at the Moreton Bay Local Business Awards We’re proud to share that FMS Training has been recognised at the Moreton Bay Local Business Awards, and this win truly belongs to our entire team and the community we serve. Celebrating with our team and community in Moreton Bay. At FMS Training, we’ve always…
Read MoreHow Long Does a Forklift Licence Last in Queensland?
Last updated: 29 October 2026 A Queensland forklift licence lasts 5 years. It is a high risk work licence issued by WorkSafe Queensland, valid for five years unless it is suspended or cancelled, and you renew it with WorkSafe online before the expiry date printed on your card. You do not need to redo the…
Read MoreIs the Forklift Licence Test Hard to Pass? (Brisbane, 2026)
Last updated: 2 November 2026 Is the forklift licence test hard to pass? Not if you put in the practice. At FMS Training you spend most of a full training day on the forklifts, then sit your test on a separate day that is booked when you pay: $499 weekday or $599 weekend at our…
Read MoreIs a one-day forklift course enough, or is more time better?
Is a one-day forklift course enough? Yes, for most people, when the licence test is on a separate day. At FMS Training in Lawnton the forklift licence course is $499 weekday or $599 weekend: one full hands-on training day, then your licence test on a separate day, both booked when you pay, and your first…
Read MoreHow much does a forklift licence cost in Brisbane in 2025?
How much does a forklift licence cost in Brisbane in 2025? The cost of a forklift licence course in Brisbane varies by provider. At FMS Training, our pricing is transparent, affordable, and includes everything you need: training, assessment, and your Statement of Attainment. You’ll also need to pay a separate fee to WorkSafe Queensland when…
Read MoreCan I do a one-day forklift licence in Queensland?
How much is a forklift licence in Brisbane? At FMS Training in Lawnton, north Brisbane, the forklift licence course is $499 on weekdays or $599 on weekends: one full training day, then your test on a separate day, both booked when you pay. Your first re-sit is free. The WorkSafe Queensland licence fee ($113.41) is…
Read MoreHow fast can I get my forklift licence in Brisbane?
The forklift licence course at FMS Training in Lawnton, north Brisbane, takes two days: one training day, then a separate test day, both booked when you pay. It is $499 on weekdays and $599 on weekends, and your first re-sit is free. After you pass, you apply to WorkSafe Queensland for the licence itself. How…
Read MoreForklift Licence FAQ’s 2025 – Everything You Need to Know
Forklift Licence FAQ’s 2025 – Everything You Need to Know If you’re thinking about getting your forklift licence in Queensland, you probably have a lot of questions – and you’re not alone. Every week we hear from students asking about course duration, costs, licence validity, and how hard it really is to pass. To make…
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