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Forklift Operator Course
Counterbalance & warehouse forklift operator certification.
Certify your forklift operators on the equipment they actually use. Covers safe operation, load handling, stability and pre-use inspection for counterbalance and warehouse forklifts.
Duration
Approx. 6–8 hours (one day)
Format
On-site, instructor-led — theory, written test and practical evaluation
Certification
Operator certificate and wallet card (3-year validity)
Delivery
Mobile — at your worksite
Who it's for
This course is built for
- New and experienced forklift operators requiring certification
- Warehouse, manufacturing, construction and yard crews
- Operators changing equipment class or employer
- Supervisors needing competency-assessment documentation
Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Operate a forklift safely under load
- Perform a thorough pre-use inspection
- Understand stability and load-handling limits
- Work safely around pedestrians and other equipment
Course outline
What's covered
Theory
- Alberta OHS requirements for powered mobile equipment
- Forklift types, components and controls
- Stability triangle, load centre and capacity plates
- Pre-use inspection and reporting defects
- Pedestrian safety and worksite traffic management
- Refuelling, battery handling and propane safety
Practical Evaluation
- Pre-operational inspection on your unit
- Picking, transporting and stacking loads
- Manoeuvring in tight spaces and on ramps
- Documented competency assessment per operator