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Forklift Operator Training
Forklift Class 1, 4 and 5 (Sit Down Counterbalanced)
Course Description
This course provides classroom theory and hands-on practical training for sit-down counterbalanced forklifts. Training may be completed at our facility or on-site at your workplace.
The program covers forklift regulations, operator responsibilities, inspection requirements, and foundational safety principles, with practical training and evaluation focused on sit-down counterbalanced forklifts.
Upon successful completion, participants will be authorized to operate Class 1, Class 4, and Class 5 sit-down counterbalanced forklifts within British Columbia, in accordance with applicable regulations, industry standards, manufacturer instructions, and employer requirements.
Certification is valid for three years and must be renewed upon expiry or as required by the employer.
Course Outline
Theory
- Regulations, rules, and operator responsibilities
- Forklift classifications and types
- Main components, controls, and functions
- Nameplate information and capacity ratings
- Stability principles and load handling fundamentals
- Safe operating procedures and common hazards
- Pre-use inspection requirements (equipment, worksite, and PPE)
- Theory evaluation
Practical
- Pre-use inspection procedures (equipment, worksite, and operational checks)
- One-on-one hands-on training
- Controlled driving and maneuvering around obstacles
- Lifting, placing, and stacking empty pallets
- Lifting, placing, and stacking palletized loads
- Safe shutdown and parking procedures
- Practical evaluation
Completion
- Certificate issued upon successful completion
- Certification valid for three years
- Unlimited post-certification practice time available for sit-down counterbalanced forklifts
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