Training Course
Forklift: New Operator
Course Overview
This in-depth full certificate program was developed to meet the specific needs of people with little or no previous lift truck experience. The 1-day program* provides certification on up to three types of equipment.
* Depending on the complexity of the equipment, practical sessions may require up to two days to provide the trainee with extensive time to gain confidence and experience on each piece of equipment.
Course Content
Theory:
- Introduction
- Review of legislation, standards and guidelines
- Overview of principles of design (stability)
- Pre-operational inspection (in-class and on-floor)
- Review safe operating guidelines
- Pedestrian safety
- Fuel source (propane and battery)
- Summary
- Written test
Practical:
These sessions require two to four days per person to provide the trainee with extensive time to gain confidence and experience on each piece of equipment.
- Pre-operational check
- Starting, stopping, steering
- Accurate maneuvering
- Proper load placement
- Loading dock safety
- Loading/unloading
- Fuel source (battery/propane)
- Competency test