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Forklift Operator Training Course - Beginner (FRK01)
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 of 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 3 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.
*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.
Timetable
| Dates | Times | Days | Cost | Instructor | Enrollment | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3 | 7 Hours | Varies | $175.00 | Peacock | Available | Online |
| Aug 10 | 7 Hours | Varies | $175.00 | Peacock | Available | Online |
| Aug 17 | 7 Hours | Varies | $175.00 | Peacock | Available | Online |
| Aug 17 | 8:30am - 4:30pm | Monday | $175.00 | Peacock | Available | Grande Prairie |
| Aug 24 | 7 Hours | Varies | $175.00 | Peacock | Available | Online |
| Aug 31 | 7 Hours | Varies | $175.00 | Peacock | Available | Online |
| Aug 31 | 8:30am - 4:30pm | Monday | $175.00 | Peacock | Available | Grande Prairie |
| Sep 14 | 8:30am - 4:30pm | Monday | $175.00 | Peacock | Available | Grande Prairie |
| Sep 28 | 8:30am - 4:30pm | Monday | $175.00 | Peacock | Available | Grande Prairie |
| Oct 13 | 8:30am - 4:30pm | Tuesday | $175.00 | Peacock | Available | Grande Prairie |
| Oct 26 | 8:30am - 4:30pm | Monday | $175.00 | Peacock | Available | Grande Prairie |
| Nov 9 | 8:30am - 4:30pm | Monday | $175.00 | Peacock | Available | Grande Prairie |
| Nov 23 | 8:30am - 4:30pm | Monday | $175.00 | Peacock | Available | Grande Prairie |
| Dec 7 | 8:30am - 4:30pm | Monday | $175.00 | Peacock | Available | Grande Prairie |
| Dec 21 | 8:30am - 4:30pm | Monday | $175.00 | Peacock | Available | Grande Prairie |
File Attachments
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Beginner Forklift Operator (343K) Adobe Acrobat Document |
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