Forklift, Bobcat (aka Steer Skid) + Scissorlift Training

These training/certificate opportunities are all 1-day (separate) courses that will teach you to properly and safely operate a forklift (gas + propane), scissorlift and bobcat (buck​et and/or fork​s). The programs will use both theory (classroom) and practical (on the vehicle) learning. 

Course Information:

• Black's Equipment Training (#125 - 1525 Broadway St., Port Coq): website
  
• 8.00am - 4.00pm (with ​appropriate breaks)
• please arrive 15 mins early to pay and submit registration​
  
• $175 per course- receipts will be issued by the company
• cash (no cheques)
  
• credit card
  
• debit card
  
• students covered by WCB while in training session​
  
• limited to 5-6 students per intake
  

Students must:

• be at least 17 years old
• have their "N" driver's license
• few key points on driving a forklift, as opposed to a car:
  
• the back wheels turn, not the front ones
• as a forklift operator, you will be driving in 'reverse' about 60% of the time... so ideally you are comfortable driving a car in reverse, including parallel parking 
  
• wear required personal protection equipment (PPE):
  
• CSA approved safety boots (not the 'gumboot' style)
  
• high visibility vest (school district can provide, if you need to borrow)
• mask - optional at this time... will follow provincial health guidelines as needed
• dress appropriately for indoor and outdoor conditions
  
• bring their own lunch, snacks and water 
  ​(there are a couple fast-food type restaurants across the street)
  

Next proposed training dates:

SD43 will be working with Rick Black to setup dates for 2024-25 offerings​​

What to register for one of the training sessions?
Please complete the following survey:​
Step #1 S​urvey​

Once you know you are in a training session, then you will need to complete and print-off  'step 2 - forklift application' (link in right column).

Occupational First Aid (OFA) - Level 1

Occupational First Aid (OFA) Level 1 is a one-day course designed to cover all medical techniques considered to be within the responsibility of the Occupational First Aid Level 1 Attendant as required by the Workers' Compensation Board of BC (WCB). 

Course information:

• time: 8.30am and runs until 4.30pm
• with appropriate coffee and ​lunch breaks... bring your own food or there is a fast-food restaurant nearby
• age: must be at least 16 years old at the time of the course
  
• advertised as $90 ($12​0 to non-members), but after district discount,
  cost will be $80 + GST ($84 total)... so great savings!
  
• location: Universal Health & Safety at #201 - 4199 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby
  
• 10-minute walk from Gilmore Skytrain station
  
• Main topics covered include:
  
• Basic Life Support (CPR - A) -- CPR with Automated Defibrillator Training
  
• Small Wound Management
  
• Critical Airway, breathing and circulation interventions with C-spine management​
  
• In order to be successful, participants must demonstrate practical skill competency and achieve 70% on a multiple choice exam. On successful completion of the course, participants receive a 3-year certification.
  
• certification: government-issued photo ID is required to receive a certificate (ex: driver's license, passport, NEXUS, BCID,...)​
  

Want to register for one of the training sessions listed below?

• To receive thi​s reduced workshop fee, yo​u will need to Online Registration and Payment link in the right column or press on this link: ​OFA L1 Registration. You will need a credit card to complete the registration process.​

Next training dates (2024):

April 12 (Fri)- reg is open
April 27 (Sat)- reg is open
May 11 (Sat) -  reg is open
May 24 (Fri) -  reg is open

June 7 (Fri) -  reg is open​
June 29 (Sat) -opening soon (for this date and below)
July 12 (Fri)  

July 27 (Sat)

August 9 (Fri)
August 31 (Sat) ​