Forklift Driver Training Course & Certification
It can save lives!
Are your forklift drivers certified or have their licenses expired? All forklift driver licenses must be re-certified every 3 years! Liftway Ltd. offers driver training courses for inexperienced drivers up to and including experienced drivers. The following training courses are available – Electric and Internal Combustion Lift Trucks, Aerial Lifts including Scissors and Manlifts, Zoom Booms, and Personnel Carriers. Let our Certified Forklift Instructor train your employees to be licensed to operate your lift trucks in a safe and productive manner. Don’t risk operating with untrained forklift drivers and face severe fines and penalties. Our Forklift Driver Training Program will provide your forklift drivers with the knowledge and skills to competently (and confidently) operate your forklift trucks.
If you have multiple people requiring training, we can arrange training right at your location!
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Upcoming Classroom Training Courses:
Location: 479 Brant County Rd18. Brantford (Liftway Ltd.)
Estimated training time: 5-6 Hours
Location: 479 Brant County Rd18. Brantford (Liftway Ltd.)
Estimated training time: 5-6 Hours
Location: 479 Brant County Rd18. Brantford (Liftway Ltd.)
Estimated training time: 5-6 Hours
Location: 479 Brant County Rd18. Brantford (Liftway Ltd.)
Estimated training time: 5-6 Hours
From Chatham-Kent, Leamington, Sarnia, Windsor, & surrounding areas, please call 1-800-543-8929 or contact the main office with your questions.
Course details
As part of our commitment to forklift safety, Liftway Limited offers Forklift Driver Training. This program is comprised of a theoretical classroom session and test and practical forklift driver training component and upon successful completion the student receives their certificate to operate the specific classes of lift trucks that have been covered. If a participant requires additional assistance that will be communicated to them and further training will be scheduled at the most convenient and appropriate location (Liftway or Employer’s site).
You may not be aware that the CSA recommends:
6.21.1 Retraining – Operators of forklifts
Shall receive retraining at intervals not exceeding three years.
Retraining shall meet the requirements of Clause 6 (Operator Training).
Course Outline
Classification of lift trucks
• Identify the various categories of lift trucks and their application
Main components of lift trucks
• Name the major components of the lift truck
• Become familiar with Industry terminology
Engineering principles
• Study the Importance of the Stability Triangle
Capacity plates
• Understanding and interpreting the capacity plate
• Calculating Load Centers
• Discover different containers
Pre-operational Checks
• In depth review of the process importance of Pre-operational Checklist
• Familiarize with forms
Safe operating guidelines and legislation
• Gain knowledge regarding the Occupational Health and Safety Rules
• Duties and responsibilities
• Safe Operation of forklifts
Care and Maintenance of lift truck batteries – Electric Trucks
• Cleaning, charging. replacing and removal of lift truck motive power batteries
Propane and Lift trucks
• Safe Propane Cylinder Changing
Forklift Safety Course Certificate and Permit are issued same day upon successful completion!
About Training
Liftway’s Forklift Driver Training Course is designed to provide both inexperienced and experienced operators with the knowledge and skills necessary for safe and productive operation. The program, which is available on-site or in-house, includes a theoretical classroom session and a practical training component. Our comprehensive Course Outline covers essential topics such as the classification and main components of lift trucks, the engineering principles of the stability triangle, and understanding capacity plates and load centers. Trainees will also learn how to perform in-depth pre-operational checks, adhere to safe operating guidelines and legislation, and correctly maintain lift truck batteries for electric models. The course also includes specific instruction on the safe handling and changing of propane cylinders. Upon successful completion, students receive a certificate for the specific classes of lift trucks they have been trained on, ensuring they are certified and compliant with safety standards.
