Forklift

Ideal for someone who wants to enter the work force as a forklift operator, Kingston’s entry-level course combines classroom theory with extensive hands-on training in an actual warehouse facility. To successfully complete the program, students will have to pass a series of comprehensive written and practical tests. Training content includes:

• Fundamentals of powered lift trucks: components, factors affecting stability, load centres, rules and regulations
• General operating procedures: circle check, start-up, shutdown, forward/reverse on level ground; operating around other people
• Load handling: selection of loads, load pickup and placements, load security and integrity, loading and off-loading trailers
• Operational maintenance: refuelling and recharging
• Workplace safety: identifying potential hazards, environmental conditions affecting lift truck performance
• Training on handling propane is included in this course
• Summary of basic rules and regulations
• Overview of general operating procedures
• In-depth, hands-on training of load handling, loading and off-loading trailers, workplace safety