New Forklift Operator Training

This is a fully comprehensive course designed for an individual with little or no lift truck experience. This course is comprised of intensive classroom instruction, including discussion and a written test, as well as hands-on practical training and evaluation. Upon successful completion of the course, the operator will be presented with a lift truck certificate as proof of training.

Course Duration:

• 16 hours (2 days, 8 hrs. per day)
• practical: In a group of four operators ( max) four operators per session to allow for maximum instructor/operator interaction

Course Content:
Theoretical:

• performing of pre-shift inspection
• relevant provincial and federal legislation
• requirements of the C.S.A. Standard and the applicable provincial guidelines
• pedestrian awareness
• Stability principles: lift truck design and operation
• parts of a truck/pre-shift inspection
• operation of truck
• fuel sources (battery and propane)
• general safety rules/guidelines
• summary (written test)

Practical:

• review of pre-shift inspection
• battery maintenance and charging procedures
• propane cylinder exchange
• safe operating techniques
• load handling/selection
• dock safety
• extensive hands-on training and application