How much does a forklift licence course cost in NSW?
The median advertised price of a forklift licence course in NSW is $500, across 26 approved providers that publish a price. Half charge between $453 and $550; advertised prices run from $150 to $880. Data as at September 2026.
- Median
- $500
- Middle 50%
- $453–$550
- Lowest
- $150
- Highest
- $880
- Providers priced
- 26 of 47
| From | To | Providers |
|---|---|---|
| $100 | $200 | 1 |
| $200 | $300 | 0 |
| $300 | $400 | 3 |
| $400 | $500 | 9 |
| $500 | $600 | 7 |
| $600 | $700 | 2 |
Prices are for training and assessment. The high risk work licence itself is issued by SafeWork NSW for a separate fee, paid at Service NSW.
Most common advertised length: 3 days or 2 days.
By region
Regions with at least three providers publishing a price, cheapest median first.
| Region | Median | Lowest | Providers priced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner West | $450 | $390 | 3 |
| South Western Sydney | $460 | $399 | 3 |
| Western Sydney | $495 | $150 | 5 |
| Newcastle & Hunter | $499 | $460 | 3 |
| Illawarra & Wollongong | $509 | $460 | 3 |
Compare the providers behind these numbers
Prices, durations and next dates for all 47 approved forklift licence providers in NSW.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a forklift licence course cost in NSW?
- The median advertised price of a forklift licence course in NSW is $500, across 26 approved providers that publish a price. Half charge between $453 and $550; advertised prices run from $150 to $880. Prices are for training and assessment. The high risk work licence itself is issued by SafeWork NSW for a separate fee, paid at Service NSW.
- What is the cheapest forklift licence course in NSW?
- The lowest advertised price among approved providers is $150. Compare what each price includes — duration, delivery and whether assessment is included — before booking on price alone.
- Does the price of a forklift licence course vary by region?
- Yes. Among regions with at least three priced providers, the median runs from $450 in Inner West to $509 in Illawarra & Wollongong.
- Do these prices include GST?
- Most providers do not say. Of 33 advertised prices for this course, 0 state whether GST is included. Confirm the final price with the provider.
How these figures are worked out
- Only providers that hold the unit on their scope of registration on the national training register (training.gov.au) are included.
- Each provider counts once, at its lowest advertised price for this course, so a provider with many sessions cannot skew the result.
- Prices come from each provider's own website. Prices more than five times the category median, and $0 fee-free-if-eligible listings, are excluded.
- 0 of 33 advertised prices say whether GST is included; the rest are shown as advertised.
- Figures update automatically as providers' prices change. This page reflects data as at September 2026.
Cite as: Work Tickets, “Forklift licence course prices in NSW”, September 2026, worktickets.com.au/costs/forklift-licence/
Guide
How to get a forklift licence in NSW
Steps, cost, time and what to bring to get your LF high risk work licence in New South Wales.