Vancouver Counterbalance Forklift License

Vancouver Counterbalance Forklift License - Forklifts, when operated by totally trained personnel, are a major advantage to companies. We offer a comprehensive training program covering all factors of operating a powered lift machine. Counterbalance forklift training offers operators of forklifts with the practical skill sand understanding needed to efficiently and safely operate forklifts. The particular program offers a combination of classroom theory, hands-on training and participant observation in a warehouse-type setting. Training could be customized and/or on site.

The course goes through the lift truck essentials, regulations and rules, parts, load centres and factors affecting stability. Procedures concerning the general operation of the forklift is taught, in addition to startup, circle checks, forward/reverse on level ground, shutdown, and operating around other people. Load handling topics consist of selection of loads, load pickup and placements, loading and off-loading trailers and load security and integrity. Individuals participating would learn operational maintenance procedures, such as recharging and refueling. Workplace safety issues will be talked about. Participants would know the environmental conditions affecting the performance of the lift truck and be able to identify potential dangers. Advanced training on propane handling can be included.

Both employers and employees can face severe penalties if national and industry rules are not followed in the operation of forklifts. Workers who operate a forklift or reach truck ought to be knowledgeable regarding the rules regarding their safe operation. Training is recommended for anybody applying for a job which requires forklift operation.

In our small personalized classes, we provide both hands-on training and in-class theory. The options for personalized training will consist of refresher or entry level courses.

Entry-level Course Outline:
For anybody entering the workforce as an operator of a counterbalance forklift, this training course is for you. The successful student has to pass a series of practical and written tests to be able to finish the program. Topics consists of: general operating procedures; essentials of powered lift trucks; load handling; operational maintenance; basic regulations and rules, workplace safety.

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