What Training Do I Need to Become a Forklift Operator?
Grow Your Skills with Westerra Equipment
With Westerra Equipment you can get forklift certified or re-certified easily with help from our top class, industry experienced instructors. Additionally, we offer not just forklift certification courses but also lift equipment & construction equipment training too. See all the training options near you available at Westerra Equipment using the link below:
Westerra Equipment strives to make learning accessible. We welcome everyone into joining our online and in-person courses to upgrade their knowledge and skills to advance their career in the right direction.
Becoming a Certified BC Forklift Operator
Under national CSA standards It is mandatory to hold valid certification to operate a forklift, but taking our certification course also improves operational efficiency and safety on the jobsite. Led by qualified and friendly instructors, forklift operator certification courses comprise of both theory and practical learning at a comfortable pace. Williams Machinery also offers recertification courses which are valid for 3 years.
We offer these courses at our multiple training centres located across British Columbia; we are also able to send training instructors to a location that works best for you.
It is important to pick the right course for the class of forklift you wish to operate (class 1-7). For certain tasks, its best to use a specific forklift for the job. Some of the courses we offer cover multiple classes of forklift to make things easy:
- Sit Down Counterbalance (SDCB) Forklift Course (Class 1/4/5)
- Stand Up Narrow Aisle (SUNA) Forklift Course (Class 2)
- Electric Pallet Jack (EPJ) Course (Class 3)
- Rough Terrain/Telehandler Courses (Class 7)
For more information about what forklift you will need, check out our article detailing the use differences and license requirements for each class of machine so you can pick the right course for you:
Many classes are taught together meaning you can qualify for multiple classes within one course. We offer using a mix of learning methods, online and in-person, to help you learn how to operate any Class 1 to Class 7 forklifts as well as other machinery like lift equipment. We can get you first time certified or re-certified and working in no time!
Your Training, Your Way
In-Person/Group Training
When you opt for group training, you can get certified alongside up to 30 students in a shared session. Get multiple operators qualified together to make things easier for your work fleet. We offer flexibility; thus, you can train on your own equipment and on your premises. Alternatively, you can opt for one of our training centres where you will be trained using top of the line equipment from the likes of Linde, Doosan, and Bobcat.
Online Training
Take one of our popular online forklift training courses to learn about safe forklift operation while earning a certificate to meet compliance requirements. We have over 1,000 online courses covering everything from general health & safety to soft skills that are ideal for those working in various industries like gas, oil, warehousing and more. Use the button below to find out more about our online courses and training dashboard.
Warehouse Operations Training.
Already certified but want to go that one step further? Take the full warehouse equipment training course to learn how to safely operate the essential compact equipment for warehouse and facility operations. You must be experienced on two different machines before undertaking this course. Click the button below to find out more about this course:
Ready to book?
If you’re ready to get your forklift training booked, use the button below to check out when you can get your training completed and fill out the training request form for a booking. Alternatively, you can write to us at training@westerraequipment.com or call us at 888-713-4748 to learn more about forklift training classes or to book a training package convenient for your needs.