9 Oct 2026

Do You Need a Forklift Licence in Singapore? What MOM Requires

Short answer: MOM does not issue a forklift licence. Instead, MOM requires every forklift operator to attend the WSQ Operate Forklift course. Operators of forklifts above 5 tonnes must also attend the Heavy Forklift Course.

What MOM requires

Basic training: it is mandatory for all forklift operators to attend the WSQ Operate Forklift course. This is listed by MOM under the Factories (Safety Training Courses) Order for employees who drive or operate a forklift truck in a factory.
Heavy forklifts: operators of forklifts above 5 tonnes must also attend the Heavy Forklift Course.
Refresher training from 1 January 2027: employers must send forklift operators for refresher training at least once every 3 years.

What you get when you pass

You receive a WSQ Statement of Attainment for the course. This is your proof of training. It is not a licence card.

Which THT Academy course to take

WSQ Operate Forklift (With Class 3 Licence): 3 days (22 hours), for learners who hold a valid Class 3 driving licence.
WSQ Operate Forklift (Without Class 3 Licence): 4 days, for learners without a Class 3 driving licence.
Forklift Operator Refresher Training: for operators who have already completed the WSQ Operate Forklift course.

All three run at THT Academy, Woodlands Spectrum 1, 2 Woodlands Sector 1, #01-03, Singapore 738068. Each course page lists its fees, funding eligibility, languages and class dates.