Courses · Equipment & Operator · In person
Forklift
Workplace-integrated training for anyone required to safely operate a forklift. It combines classroom theory with hands-on lift-truck operation, meeting CSA Standard B335 for industrial lift-truck operation and provincial workplace-safety (WSBC) requirements. Learners are trained and assessed on safe, competent operation.
What you’ll learn
- Understand the legislation governing forklift operation
- Apply the basic principles of safe operation
- Handle loads safely
- Understand lift-truck systems and common issues
- Complete a pre-use inspection
- Demonstrate safe, competent forklift operation
Who it’s for
- Workers required to operate a forklift
- Operators with some prior forklift experience
- Employers who need documented proof of operator competency
What you’ll cover
- Legislation and regulatory requirements
- Safe-operation principles
- Load handling
- Equipment systems and maintenance
- Pre-use inspection
- Practical skills evaluation
Prerequisites
At least 18 years old · one piece of government-issued photo ID · steel-toe boots, safety glasses, and hi-vis vest · physically fit for practical activities · some prior forklift experience recommended (no experience may require additional training).
Completion & certification
To receive your credentials you must attend and complete the entirety of the course and complete all the necessary components as required by the course provider.
- You receiveRecord of Training · IVES Training Group
- ValidityValid 36 months
- DeliveryIn person · 1 day in person
- JurisdictionNorth America
Upcoming dates
No public dates scheduled for this course right now — we run it on request, and we schedule quickly once there is interest.
Common questions
Who is Forklift for?
Workers required to operate a forklift; Operators with some prior forklift experience; Employers who need documented proof of operator competency.
How long is Forklift valid for?
The certificate is valid for 36 months from the course completion date, after which recertification is required.
How is the course delivered?
It's delivered in person over 1 day, instructor-led and assessed in person.
Can you deliver this course on-site for our crew?
Yes. Any course in our catalogue can run at your yard, camp, or office anywhere in BC and Alberta — based in Fort St. John, we travel province-wide. Request an on-site quote for group pricing.
Are there any prerequisites?
At least 18 years old · one piece of government-issued photo ID · steel-toe boots, safety glasses, and hi-vis vest · physically fit for practical activities · some prior forklift experience recommended (no experience may require additional training).
What does Forklift cost?
$359 + GST per person. Group and on-site rates are available on request.