Alberta Forklift Instructor Training

Forklift Instructor Training Alberta - Forklift Instructor training certification is recommended for forklift operators who would like to become instructors. In order to qualify for forklift instructor training, operators must be able to prove they possess a high level of knowledge about forklift machines and have good forklift driving skills. Instructor training normally is held at an equipment sales facility or at the campus of a community college, junior college, or technical or vocational school. Forklift manufacturing businesses sometimes offer practical, hands-on, train-the-trainer programs.

Whether provided in a classroom environment or at a manufacturing business facility, registering for the program would involve paying a tuition fee, and buying books, manuals or other materials. Program length differs depending on the course. Those participating normally need to have satisfactory test scores, participation and demonstration during the course to qualify for trainer certification.

Instructor programs typically assume that participants have prior experience as forklift operators. The focus of the instructor training is on topics such as teaching techniques, ethics, curriculum design and safety issues. Participants would know how to demonstrate to their students different aspects of lift truck use, such as moving and stacking materials or navigating the forklift in narrow aisles. Participants will learn how to evaluate student's written tests and demonstrations of their forklift operating skills. The program objective is to be able to prepare trainers to design and execute their very own forklift training programs.

Some self-study of the equipment and manuals is needed. Trainers will be expected to create their own curriculum, which meets regulation guidelines in terms of subjects presented, like Safety and Operation. For example, the subject of Safety should include an understanding of how to identify possible dangers. The subject of Operation includes instruction about connecting and utilizing, controls and instruments and maneuvering and steering the fork.

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