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TSHA Gold Card

2024-08-08 14:52:15

Why do I need a Gold Card to operate a telescopic handler?

Every State in Australia has Occupational Health & Safety Act in place to protect the health, safety and welfare of our workforce. The act clearly states that there is a 'duty of care' to ensure workplace safety. In line with that it also states that:

  • Employers must provide information, instructions, training and supervision necessary to ensure the health and safety of employers at work
  • Employees must co-operate with efforts to comply with legal requirements.

What this means, is that it is in favour of all parties to have some sort of written proof in place that says that the requirement of 'duty of care' has been met. The answer is TSHA Gold Card.

 

TSHA

The Telescopic Handler Association of Australia (TSHA) is the peak representative body of the telescopic handler industry. Their members include rental companies, manufacturers, suppliers, end-users, trainers and specialised support and service companies that cover the full spectrum of this industry.

The TSHA Gold Card is a scheme run and recognised by all major manufacturers, suppliers and users of Telehandlersin all states and territories of Australia. The Gold Card initiative meets the two key objectives of the Acts, being:

  • It confirms that the operators of Telehandlers have been trained in their safe use.
  • The supplier, employer and user all have documentary evidence that the required ‘duty of care has been met or exceeded.

NOTE: In Victoria, Worksafe requires operators of telehandlers with a capacity over 3 tonne to hold Worksafe's High Risk Licence - category TV or a current mobile crane high risk work licence.

Training and Accreditation Arrangements

This training is delivered at Go Workplace Training venues and on site by Individual Assessors who are authorised by the THSA to provide THSA Gold Card Training and assess the competency of learners against their industry endorsed course.

Successful participants are issued with a digital TSHA - TSH Trained Operator Gold Card.

Students undertaking this course have the option of also undertaking the Nationally Recogised unit of compentency, RIIHAN309F Conduct telescopic materials handler operations.  Students are enrolled in and assessed in this unit by Industry Compliant Training (RTO 40825). (Additional costs apply) For students seeking to undertake the nationally accredited unit, Industry Compliant Training is responsible for assessment and for issuing the Statement of Attainment.  Go Workplace Training trainers can assist learners to complete the paperwork that is required to apply to Industry Compliant Training

 

Course Name:

 

Telehandler "Gold Card"

 

 

 

Location:

 

Go Workplace Training runs this course at its Clayton and Dandenong South facilities.  On-site courses may also be available (minimum of 4 students).

Duration:

1 x 8 hour day

Equipment:

 

Where training and assessment occurs as a Go Workplace Training facility, all equipment required for the course is provided.  Where there is a request for training to occur on-site, the equipment that must be available for training and assessment will be discussed at the time of booking.

On the day of training, participants will be required to undertake a pre work assessment (PWA) before participating in their Gold Card course and access the EWPA/TSHA Learner Portal. Please ensure students bring a mobile or desktop device (with internet capability, a camera) and a device charger for this purpose.

 

Coverage:

 

The regulators have varied opinions from state to state, according to the EWPA and the Telescopic Handler Association of Australia, every state apart from Victoria and the ACT require this course to operate a Telehandler with fork arms attached.

In Victoria, WorkSafe requires that operators of telehandlers with a rated capacity greater than 3 tonnes hold a Worksafe High Risk Work Licence – category TV or a current mobile crane high risk work licence.  

 

Dress Requirements:

 

Enclosed shoes and appropriate work clothing.  Where the course is held at a GWPT facility, all PPE required will be provided.  For on-site courses, participants must wear PPE as required by site requirements.

 

Entry Requirements:

 

Can use the English language at a level that enables the safe handling of equipment. Participants will undertake a pre work assessment (PWA) on the workshop day under supervision before participating in the Gold Card course.

Participants are required to have general good health and fitness and any pre-existing medical conditions that will affect the training must be disclosed prior to attending.

Participants must be at least 18 years of age.

Course Description:

 

Participants will be able to plan their work and apply a working knowledge of the OH&S and regulatory requirements, in addition to safely operating the equipment. 

 

Outcome:

 

Successful participants are issued with a digital TSHA - TSH Trained Operator Gold Card.

Students who successfully apply to Industry Compliant Training for the unit of competency RIIHAN309F Conduct telescopic materials handler operations (and pay the required additional fee), will also receive a Statement of Attainment.

    

 

 

 

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