Continuing Education

Forklift Training

Whether you are new to the trade or an experienced operator looking to sharpen your skills, our Forklift Training courses can help you get behind the wheel and load goods and materials with confidence.

Through hands-on training at our specialized Heavy Equipment Training facility on Main Campus, you will learn how to load, move and unload cargo of various shapes and sizes. Your ability to follow instructions, efficiently maneuver machinery in tight spaces and adhere to safety guidelines will be put to the test.

Enrol to develop your skills and provide your employer with confidence in your ability to succeed.

Courses

Quick Facts

Credential: Certificate Achievement

An approved non-credit program that has a formal summative assessment component, has mappped program or course outcomes, and is subject to a regular quality curriculum review process.

Campus: Main

Any in-person components of your courses will be delivered at NAIT's Main Campus in Edmonton. View map

Delivery Modes:

  • In-Person - All your class activity will be delivered in person, on campus.

Delivery Times:

    Program Outcomes

    Depending on your level of experience, we have 2 courses that will cater to your specific needs.

    TRSP151 is meant for those who have never driven a forklift or have very limited experience. If you are new to the trade or interested in giving it a try, this course is for you. 

    We will introduce you to industry-standard machinery, helping you gain familiarity with the controls and easing you through simple and progressively more challenging scenarios. You will learn about max loads, how to ensure loads are lifted securely and how to do everything safely – for you and the people around you. 

    TRSP152 is for those with some forklift operating experience who are looking to recertify their skills. This course caters to your existing knowledge and focuses on more experienced scenarios and techniques. Many employers ask their employees to sharpen their skills through regular training, and this course will certainly satisfy that requirement. 
    Upon successful completion of TRSP151 or TRSP152, you will receive a wallet card certificate in recognition of your achievement.

    Career Opportunities

    Forklift operators are key players in industrial logistics. They are responsible for the safe loading and unloading of cargo, and they touch almost every product that leaves a business’s door. 

    As a forklift operator, you must be a decision-maker, prepared to work independently when necessary. You must enjoy being a part of a team and be able to remain seated for long stretches of time. 

    To be successful in this trade, you will need:

    • coordination and manual dexterity
    • the ability to lift weight in excess of 25 kilograms
    • good vision, including the ability to judge distances and spatial relationships
    • the ability to work as part of a team 
    • to communicate with ground crews verbally and with hand signals

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    Funding Options

    Courses, certificates and transfer credits

    Technology Requirements

    Delivery Methods

    • Face to Face: Where: In-person meetings. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Face-to-face instruction at all class meetings. Location may be on campus or at a worksite.
    • Blended: Where: Mixture of in-person & online components. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Combination of face-to-face and online components at specific times. Some online components may be accessed online anytime.
    • Hyflex: Where: Choice to attend in-person or online meetings. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. For each class, students choose to attend in-person with the instructor or online at a specific time.
    • Remote Live Delivery: Where: Online with instructor. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Instruction is delivered at set times online. Students do not come to campus.
    • Remote On-Demand Delivery: Where: Online anytime. When: No set class meetings. Coursework is accessed on-demand and online. While there are no set class meetings, there may be set due dates and deadlines for some activities. Students may interact with peers through virtual tools.
    • Remote Independent: Where: Online anytime. When: No set class meetings. Coursework is accessed on-demand and online, with no instructor support. While students choose when to do coursework, there may be set due dates and deadlines. 
    • Work Placement: Where: In-person meetings. When: Work is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Onsite work integrated learning. Location at a worksite.
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