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 3-day program provides certification on one type of machine while the 5-day program will provide certification on up to four types of equipment.
Course Content
Theory: 8-hour session, eight operators per session
- 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: Four operators per session
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