Forklift Operator – Basic Training Course

Designed for individuals who need to learn how to be a safe, productive and responsible operator.

For Booking: Call 780-447-5050

Course Description

What will I learn in Forklift Operator training?

Forklift Operator Training Course in Edmonton

In this course, you will learn to identify:

Basic principles of forklift operation
Understanding the critical principles of balance, stability, and load capacity to ensure safe operation
How to conduct a thorough pre-shift inspection to identify potential hazards and ensure equipment safety
Essential safety procedures for the effective operation of your forklift
Safe load handling techniques
Proper refueling techniques

Why is a Forklift Operator course important?

Forklift Operator training helps to increase operator efficiency and reduces the number of accidents. As well as contributing to a safer and more productive work environment.

Who should attend?

Any personnel required to operate a forklift.

In-house and on-site options

In-house

Forklift Operator training is offered in-house at our training facilities:
Ketek Head Office – Edmonton
20204 110 Avenue NW, Edmonton AB, Canada, T5S 1X8

On-site course delivery

We offer flexible on-site forklift operator training for Class 1 to 5, delivered at your convenience

Ketek Head Office – Edmonton
20204 110 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB, Canada, T5S 1X8

Ketek – Fort McMurray
3001 Snow Eagle Dr, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 0J4

Ketek – Grande Prairie
65021 Highway 43, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 3R5

For all on-site training inquiries, please email training@ketek.ca
or call 780-447-5050

Essential Information for Forklift Training

All students are required to bring government-issued identification. If verification is not provided, the student will not be permitted to take the course.

For the practical portion, attendees are required to have basic PPE: steel-toe boots, safety gloves, hard hat, safety glasses, and a reflective vest.

Cancellation: 24-hours notice is required for all cancellations

Late arrivals that are denied entrance to the class, or who fail to attend the class without notification (no-shows), will forfeit the full course fee.
Qualified substitutions will be allowed up to the course start date in lieu of forfeitures.

How long is the course?

Course time: Approximately 6 hours
(includes practical component)

Course cost

Forklift Operator training course price:
$225.00

Advertised prices are based on course delivery within 50 km of Edmonton. Cost may vary based on client needs and location. Course length may vary depending on class size, student interaction, and skill level of participants.

Retail, Corporate and Preferred Corporate pricing is available.

*Course prices are subject to change at the discretion of Ketek Group Inc.
**All confirmed bookings will be honoured at advertised/quoted price at time of registration.

Forklift Operator certificate

Upon successful completion of the basic Forklift Operator training, a certificate of completion will be provided.
Re-certification: Every three years

Certificates will only be issued upon successful completion of both the theory portion and the practical evaluation of the course. (80% minimum required for both components)

Unsuccessful candidates may take the course again at full cost based on course availability and the discretion of the instructor.

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