| Province | Nova Scotia |
|---|---|
| Colleges | Commercial Safety College |
| Program Categories | Transportation |
| Program Duration | 3 days |
| Program Intakes | Every Week |
| Class Type | In Person |
| Funding | Nova Scotia Student Assistance, Line Of Credit |
Operating a forklift carries significant responsibility. At Commercial Safety College, our Forklift Operator program teaches all of the skills necessary to be a safe, responsible, and efficient operator. Whether you currently work in a warehousing environment or wish to pursue this type of career, Commercial Safety College is the first step to achieving your goal.
Course Length: ?Three (3) days ? approx. 25 hours
Course Overview:
Safe Operating Procedures (theory and practical)
Pre-Operating Inspection (theory and practical)
Use of All Controls (practical)
Maneuvering Skills (practical)
Warehousing Procedures (theory and practical)
Propane Tank Changes (theory and practical)
Basic Hydraulics (theory)
Preventative Maintenance (theory)
Note: This is a ?hands-on? based course with the majority of time being spent in a warehouse type environment.
Course Requirements:
CSA approved hard hat
Steel toed boots/shoes
Certification: Successful students will receive a wallet card proving competency as an operator.
Note: It is recommended that operators be re-certified every three (3) years.
Program Cost: $425.00 + HST
Upcoming Program Dates:
Please call for upcoming program start dates!?
Looking to be re-certified as an operator?
We offer a one (1) day re-certification program at our site in Masstown for the general public.
This program starts with a review of safe operating and pre-operating inspection procedures.
Following a written test, each candidate is then evaluated on our forklift for operator competency.
If successful, the candidate will receive competency certification.
The cost of this program is $150.00 + HST. Please call for availability.
