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Skid Steer - Blended
A blended skid steer course for new and recertifying operators that combines online theory with a practical on-site assessment. Learners work through the full operating workflow at their own pace, then are trained and assessed on safe, legally compliant skid steer operation.
Start with the online portion
The online portion runs on our own training platform, at your own pace, on any device. Every screen has a check you answer before it moves on, so by the time you arrive for the in-person day the theory is done and verified.
Your link and sign-in arrive in your registration confirmation email. Reserve your seat below and you can start right away.
What you’ll learn
- Understand regulatory responsibilities and competency requirements
- Apply skid steer stability and load-handling principles
- Complete pre-use inspections and documentation
- Operate safely across terrain and slopes
- Follow shutdown and emergency response procedures
Who it’s for
- New skid steer operators
- Operators recertifying
What you’ll cover
- Regulatory responsibilities and the general duty clause
- Competency and authorization requirements
- Machine components and hydraulic systems
- Stability principles and load dynamics
- Control systems and safe operating techniques
- Pre-use inspections and documentation
- Safe travel and movement
- Terrain and slope hazards
- Attachments and quick-coupler systems
- Entry and exit procedures
- Shutdown and cold weather operation
- Emergency response including rollover and entrapment
From registration to certification
Theory online at your own pace, then one day in person. Here’s the whole path:
- 1RegisterPick a date below and reserve your seat. Your sign-in and course link follow by email.
- 2Learn onlineWork through the theory on any device, whenever it suits. Every screen has a check you answer before it moves on, and the course must be complete before your in-person day.
- 3Written test in personOn the day, after your photo ID is checked, you write a closed-book test before the practical begins. Anything missed is gone over with you before you continue.
- 4Practical assessmentA hands-on scenario run by your instructor, who observes the skills that can only be shown in the room and records the result.
- ✓CertifiedYour credential is issued — verifiable any time at /verify.
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 receiveAlpha Certificate of Completion
- ValidityValid 36 months
- DeliveryBlended · 1 day in person
- JurisdictionCanada
Upcoming dates
No public date is scheduled right now. Join the waitlist below.
Common questions
Who is Skid Steer - Blended for?
New skid steer operators; Operators recertifying.
How long is skid steer training good for?
The certificate is valid for 36 months from the course completion date, after which recertification is required. Check your own dates →
How is the course delivered?
It's blended: the theory is completed online at your own pace, followed by a short in-person session to practise and be assessed. Less time off work, same certification.
Can skid steer training be done online?
Partly. You complete the theory online at your own pace, then practise and are 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.
How much does Skid Steer - Blended cost?
$299 + GST per person. Group and on-site rates are available on request.