FMS Training

FMS Training is an Australian registered training organisation (RTO) based in Lawnton, north of Brisbane, Queensland. It provides forklift, machinery, high-risk work and workplace safety training to individuals and businesses, both at its Brisbane training facility and on-site at client workplaces around Australia. The business traces its origins to 1991, when Ross Doherty founded it as a training side venture within his Forklift and Mechanical Services operation; training has since grown into the core of the company. FMS Training's course catalogue covers high-risk work licences (notably the LF forklift licence, TLILIC0003 Licence to Operate a Forklift Truck), working at heights, confined spaces, chain of responsibility, plant and equipment tickets, safety and short courses, driving and 4WD-related courses, and Certificate III to Certificate IV qualifications. It also offers online and e-learning options. The company markets itself as a leader in safety training with more than 30 years of experience, and highlights a large volume of Google reviews with a 4.9-star rating. Ownership is family-based. Ross Doherty's daughter, Jocelyn Doherty, took over the training division in 2007 at age 24, expanded its programmes and later ran an online training business under a separate brand before transitioning it in 2015. Ross Doherty continued to manage FMS Training during his retirement and passed away in 2021; Jocelyn Doherty then returned to lead the business and continue her father's legacy. The company also states a commitment to empowering women in male-dominated industries such as construction. FMS Training operates as a private, family-owned Australian training provider rather than a listed company. Its delivery model combines a state-of-the-art Brisbane facility with on-site group training for companies, subject to minimum participant numbers and site safety requirements. Enquiries and company administration are handled through its website, email and a 1300 phone line.

FMS Training began in 1991 as a small training side venture within Ross Doherty's Forklift and Mechanical Services business. Training initially ran alongside the company's mechanical and equipment hire operations, and Ross Doherty's teaching ability and commitment to safety formed the foundation of what later became FMS Training. In 2007, Ross's daughter Jocelyn Doherty took over the training division at the age of 24. Holding a degree in education and a passion for teaching, she brought a fresh perspective, expanded the range of training programmes, and explored online training under a separate brand. By 2015 she had successfully transitioned her online training business and left FMS Training in her father's hands. Ross continued to manage the business during his retirement, focusing on the teaching side he loved. Ross Doherty passed away in 2021 after a battle with brain cancer. Jocelyn Doherty then returned to FMS Training with a renewed sense of purpose and a commitment to growing her father's legacy. Under her leadership the business has continued to position itself as a Queensland and Australia-wide provider of forklift, machinery and safety training, combining a Brisbane training facility with on-site delivery for company groups. The company describes itself as a leader in safety training for more than 30 years and highlights a 4.9-star rating from a large number of Google reviews.

• 2021

  Founder Ross Doherty passes away; Jocelyn Doherty returns to lead FMS Training.

• 2015

  Jocelyn Doherty transitions her online training business and leaves FMS Training in her father's hands.

• 2007

  Jocelyn Doherty takes over the training division at age 24.

• 1991

  FMS Training founded by Ross Doherty as a training side venture within his Forklift and Mechanical Services business.

Award-winning, family-owned Queensland safety training provider with over 30 years of experience, offering flexible online, on-site and facility-based courses Australia-wide.

• LF Forklift TLILIC0003 Licence to Operate a Forklift Truck

  Brisbane's award-winning forklift training course with assessment day locked in when you book.

• Onsite Training

  Flexible, cost-effective training brought to the workplace, including forklift certification and working at heights; onsite forklift training available for company group bookings only.

• Working at Heights

  Essential training for employees working in elevated areas to prevent falls and injuries.

• Confined Spaces

  Specialised course teaching staff how to safely work in confined spaces.

1. 1FMS Training Brisbane | Award-Winning Safety Coursesfms.edu.au
2. 2About FMS Training | Forklift Courses & Training in Brisbanefms.edu.au
3. 3Onsite Training | FMS Training | Licence & Working at Heightfms.edu.au
4. 4Company Dashboard | FMS Trainingfms.edu.au
5. 5FMS Trainingwikidata.org