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Forklift Operator Training

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

www.nait.ca

This is a beginner's course where students will learn to drive a forklift. Students will study theory, including basic physics pertaining to forklifts. Students will learn about the potential dangers when operating a forklift and review important operator responsibilities. Safe driving and safe operation are emphasized.

This course addresses the training requirement outlined in Alberta’s Best Practices Guideline for Forklift Health & Safety.

Successful students will receive a wallet card certificate indicating number of training hours and type of forklift used.

For more information please contact continuingeducation@nait.ca.

Contact

Office of the Registrar
11762 - 106 Street
Edmonton, Alberta, T5G2R1, Canada

  • Program Type Occupational
  • Credential Type Certificate *
  • Length 1 Year or Less

    12 Hours

  • Part Time Only
  • Cooperative Education
  • Continuing Education Only
  • Distance Learning

* Wallet Card Certificate

Admission Requirements
It is highly recommended that students have a valid driver’s licence. This is a beginner's course where students will learn to drive a forklift. Students will study theory, including basic physics pertaining to forklifts. Students will learn about the potential dangers when operating a forklift and review important operator responsibilities. Safe driving and safe operation are emphasized. This course addresses the training requirement outlined in Alberta’s Best Practices Guideline for Forklift Health & Safety. For more information, please visit Forklift Training

Transfer(s) Eligibility

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Transfer(s) available outside of Transfer Alberta: Not available

Updated July 29, 2024. The information contained in this profile is current as of the date shown.

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