Description

This full-day course is for people with little or no operational experience and who would like to obtain the minimum required level of knowledge/skill needed to safely operate a forklift (class 1-6). This course complies with the CSA standard for training forklift operators.  Included will be a demonstration and hands-on training portion. This will be followed by a proficiency demonstration and an Operator Performance Evaluation. A three-year Grande Prairie Regional College Certificate will be awarded upon successful completion*.

Covered in this course:

• Basic Principles
• Fork Truck Classifications
• Pre-use Inspection
• Refuelling of forklifts
• Safe Operating Practices
• Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
• Summary/Written Review
• Practical Training/Demonstration

Forklift Operator Training receives 0.6 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in the Alberta Environment Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Program.

The use of coveralls, or long sleeves and long pants during training is recommended.

*Upon successfully completing this course, students must produce a valid driver's license in order to obtain a Forklift Operator ticket. If a valid license cannot be produced, the course is considered informational only.

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