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Telehandler - Blended
A blended course for new and recertifying operators to safely and legally operate a telehandler or rough terrain forklift in Canada. Learners complete online theory at their own pace and are then trained and assessed through a hands-on practical evaluation.
What you’ll learn
- Operate a telehandler safely and competently
- Meet regulatory and legal compliance requirements
- Recognize hazards and machine-specific risks
Who it’s for
- New and recertifying telehandler operators in Canada
What you’ll cover
- Regulatory responsibilities and 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 terrain hazards
- Attachments and quick-coupler systems
- Entry and exit procedures
- Emergency response scenarios
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 Telehandler - Blended for?
New and recertifying telehandler operators in Canada.
How long is telehandler 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 telehandler 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 Telehandler - Blended cost?
$299 + GST per person. Group and on-site rates are available on request.