Counterbalance Forklift

A forklift certification is a certificate that's issued by an authorized training provider after successful completion of the training program and examination. Forklift certification designates individuals to be legally qualified to safely operate a forklift in the workplace.

In Canada, there is no such thing as a forklift license. Only forklift certificates are awarded to students who show they are able to safely operate a forklift. The certificate may sometimes be referred to as a license, but it is not truly a license. Licenses are issued by the government and in Canada the government does not issue forklift licenses. If you or your employees require forklift certifications, contact Advanced Consulting & Training today!

If you've received a forklift certification after completing an accredited training program, your forklift certificate will be valid for 3 years. You will also be required to complete a refresher training course every 3 years to stay certified in compliance with Ontario's safety regulations.

In order to be a forklift operator, you do not need a driver's license or any other kind of license. The only certification that is required is forklift certification. If your job as a forklift operator entails the transportation of dangerous goods, you will also require a transportation of dangerous goods certificate.

A forklift certification and training program can usually be completed in either one or two days depending on where you complete the training. Most forklift training programs have roughly 6-8 hours of classroom learning coupled with hands-on equipment training following the classroom session.

A forklift training course involves practical and theoretical training that teaches participants the following:

• Pre-shift inspections
• Safe operating and loading procedures
• Proper use of hand signals
• Safe starting procedures
• Parking and immobilizing a forklift
• Legislative requirements
• And more!

Contact the team at Advanced Consulting & Training LTD. to learn more about our forklift training course.

Absolutely not. To operate a forklift and be in compliance with OHSA, you must, nevertheless, complete training and pass a certification test. Forklift operators must recertify after three years if they want to continue using them.

Yes, there are. The type of training and certification that you will take depends on the classification of the forklift:

• Class 1 – Electric Motor Rider Trucks
• Class 2 – Electric Motor Narrow Aisle Trucks, Order Pickers, Turret Trucks
• Class 3 – Electric Motor Hand Trucks, Pallet Jacks, Walkie Stacker
• Class 4 – Internal Combustion Engine Trucks – Cushion Tires Only
• Class 5 – Internal Combustion Engine Trucks – Pneumatic Tires Only
• Class 6 – Electrical and Internal Combustion Engine Tow Tractors
• Class 7 – Rough Terrain Forklift Trucks, Telescopic Forklifts (Zoom Booms)
• Class 8 – Personnel and Burden Carriers

Yes, retraining may be done within the three years of certification if any of the following occurs:

• When new legislation is passed.
• When there is a change in the operating environment and conditions.
• When a new equipment will be used.
• When the employer see deficits in skills and knowledge.
• When a near miss or accident occurs