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Forklift or Aerial Lift Training Options
- Online Operator Training
- On Site Operator Training
- Hands on Driver Training
- VR Forklift Simulator
- Train-The-Trainer
- Custom Systems
- Multilingual
- Forklift License
OSHA Guidelines 1910.178 require that all operators of powered industrial trucks (forklifts) must be trained and authorized before using any forklift at a job site. Forklift University offers several programs to help companies comply with these requirements.
OSHA allows online operator training, which can be completed in about an hour. Use one of the online options below, and you or your operators can take an online class to satisfy the formal training part of the requirement. You will still need a qualified person to perform a skills assessment prior to allowing the operator to use the lift.
Online classes are valid for three (3) years, and most include a digital license and a hard plastic operator license. *MEWP Occupant and Supervisor DO NOT include the plastic card.
All the classes are offered in English and Spanish.
For companies that require instruction at their facility, Forklift University has trainers all over the country who can perform the required operator training at your facility. Our experienced operators will conduct classes with your operators (new or experienced) and perform operator evaluations on the lifts at your facility.
Training classes are 100% OSHA compliant and provide the operator with a three (3) year certification card and operator evaluation documents ensuring that your organization has qualified operators. Trainers can also perform driver training at your facility for companies that have new equipment or new operators that have never driven a powered industrial truck. (There may be travel charges associated with this training)
While many operators already have the experience to safely operate a forklift, many people are looking for new opportunities in the essential industry of material handling. Those who have been out of the industry for a while or who have never driven may benefit from a hands-on driving course.
Our exclusive hands-on driving facility is in Las Vegas. We provide in-person sit-down forklift training by appointment. These classes are a full day of instruction and driving, and class size is limited to provide maximum seat time for our students.
If you are looking for a forklift driving course, please contact our office by phone at 888-674-9992, and our career counselors can help you to see if a driving class will be beneficial to your career.
Forklift University works with job placement and state agencies that can help those who qualify to pay for training programs.
As technology advances, training options are expanding. Forklift University, in conjunction with Virtual Forklift, now offers Virtual Reality forklift simulators designed for immersive, hands-on forklift training. Combining a forklift simulator with your forklift training materials can help your new and experienced operators develop safe operating habits without the danger of live driver training.
Our virtual forklift simulators are tailored for staffing agencies, job training organizations, schools, and companies looking to train a new style of employee.
Unlike other VR simulator companies, Forklift University provides Train the Trainer materials that you can use to teach your operators in conjunction with the VR training. Schools receive a full forklift training curriculum that can be used to teach all levels of students looking for skills to enter the workforce with comprehensive training. For more information, please visit www.VirtualForklift.com
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Our Train-The-Trainer programs at Forklift University are not just advanced and flexible, they're also highly practical. Large and small companies, forklift dealers, and other training companies all benefit from the in-depth training materials, ease of presentation, and quality of the training programs.
Trainers will spend time with our experienced instructors and learn not only how to deliver the training but also how to protect your organization from OSHA fines and operator injuries. Training is available for all Powered Industrial Trucks (forklifts) and Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (aerial lifts), now called MEWP.
Trainers have access to all videos and materials 24/7. Unlike other companies' training materials, all training forms, manuals, and tests are in MS Word and can be modified and branded for your organization.
*1 Flatfork per company.
*Must be a full price train the trainer class at your facility
Companies seeking specialized training programs can count on Forklift University to deliver custom training materials, computer-based training systems, and targeted training videos. While the standard training materials are OSHA compliant, it is best to develop a custom training program for your organization and processes.
With a computer-based LMS (Learning Management System) and developers who not only understand our industry but also the best way to deliver training to your operators, Forklift University is far superior to even dealer training programs.
Our Hybrid Training system is designed to alleviate your trainers from mundane tasks, allowing them to focus on crucial site safety training and hands-on evaluation. This not only reduces their workload but also ensures a more effective training process.
We develop forklift and aerial lift training that is targeted to each location and equipment in different departments. Training systems can be multilingual and cross-country.
All of the training programs are translated for Spanish speakers, but programs have been developed in custom environments for other languages. If you need Spanish materials, consider it done, but if you need something special, let us know, and we will work out the translation so your operators can learn in the language that is best for their learning environment.
All online classes come with a digital card that can be printed at the end of the test and a hard plastic license with the operator's picture (the picture must be sent in to process). All operator training and trainer classes include a license with the lift equipment listed.
Trainers can also purchase custom company licenses for the operators at the company providing a professional branded forklift license. This service also comes with renewal tracking and document storage, so your next OSHA audit will be easy as you will have all the documents required by OSHA.
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Please use the contact form to sign up multiple students! We will contact you directly and get your account setup.
Forklift Online Training Options
Three (3) lifts for the price of one! Sit-down counterbalanced, Stand-Up counterbalanced, and Electric Pallet Jack forklift license. Forklift operators of sit-down and stand-up counterbalanced forklifts or electric pallet jack-type lifts can get a forklift license (operator certification) in about an hour. Our online class is designed to review standard forklift safety and operational use. This class is for new and experienced operators to satisfy OSHA's formal training requirements. Once the class is complete, students must be evaluated by their employer to fully satisfy the OSHA guidelines.
The license is valid for three (3) years (based on OSHA guidelines) and certifies you to operate 3 types of lifts sit-down or stand-up, Counterbalanced, and electric pallet jack.
Classes are available in English and Spanish.
Duration: | 3 Years |
Price: | $79 |
Forklift operators of stand-up reach forklifts can get a forklift license (operator certification) in about an hour. This online class is designed to review standard forklift safety and operational use. New and experienced operators can take this class to satisfy the OSHA formal training requirement. Once the class is complete, students must still be evaluated by their employer to satisfy the OSHA guidelines.
The license is good for 3 years (based on OSHA guidelines) and is good for stand-up reach lifts. Other lift training is available for those who drive other types of powered industrial trucks.
Class is available in English and Spanish.
Duration: | 3 Years |
Price: | $69 |
Forklift operators of orderpicker and trurret truck forklifts can get a forklift license (operator certification) in about an hour. This online class is designed to review standard forklfit safety, and operational use. This class can be taken by new and experienced operators to satisfy the OSHA formal training requirement. Once the class is complete, students must still be evaluated by their employer to fully satisfy the OSHA guideline.
The license is good for 3 years (based on OSHA guideline) and is good for stand up reach lifts. Other lift training is available for those that drive other types of powered industrial trucks.
Class available in English and Spanish.
Duration: | 3 Years |
Price: | $69 |
Rough Terrain forklifts can be telescopic boom or telehandlers or the vertical mast similar to warehouse lifts, with greater capacities. These forklifts go by many names but operators of these lifts need different training than operators of standard mast type forklifts. It will review load handling, outriggers, load charts, and lift specific information. In addition to telehandler lift safety, this class provides safety training on truck mounted forklifts and vertical mast rough terrain lifts.
This class takes about an hour to complete and is good for 3 years. For those that wish to add additional lift types to your credentials, you can sign up for other classes at a discounted rate at checkout.
Duration: | 3 Years |
Price: | $79 |
If you need a license for a sit down or other type of forklift DO NOT select this class, it is ONLY for electric pallet jacks, walkie stackers and walkie riders!
The electric pallet jack operator training class covers not only the standard electric pallet jack but includes walkie rider and walkie stacker lifts. These are similar type lift systems to the electric pallet jack and operators of any or all of these are required to have OSHA powered industrial truck safety training.
This class provides standard operator trainining that can be completed in about an hour and is compliant with OSHA 1910.178 training requirements. Once operators complete this class, they must be evaluated by a qualified person at the place of employment. Site safety rules, hazards and guidelines should also be reviewed.
A downloadable (digital) and a hard plastic license as well as an operator evaluation form are included with this class.
Duration: | 3 Years |
Price: | $59 |
Tuck mounted forklifts also known as piggy back, donkeys', and other names are a construction support forklift that is carried on the back of trucks. Typically carried on flatbed trucks and used to unload building materials at a job site, these lifts have very unique characteristics since they are NOT counterbalanced.
Forklift operators can get an operator license that is good for 3 years, that is specific for this type of lift and once evaluated by their employer work loading and unloading construction materials at job sites.
Duration: | 3 Years |
Price: | $69 |
MEWP Online Training Options
MEWP (aerial lift) operator class covers all classifications of mobile elevating work platforms. This inculdes aerial booms both straight and articulating, scissor lifts, personal lift (single person) lift devices, bucket trucks and forklift work platforms.
This class will take about 90 minutes to complete and will provide the operator with an operator license and access to a MEWP evaluation form for the employer.
MEWP or Mobile Elevating Work Platforms are the new name for aerial lift equipment. Boom lifts, scissor lifts, bucket trucks, forklift work platforms are all now classified under the new ANSI Standards A92.22 & A92.24 effective in 2020.
With this new standard not only do operators require training but occupants and supervisors. Each of the classes are designed to review the general safety of the lifts and after a short quiz, print a certificate or temportary license depending on the class.
Duration: | 3 Years |
Price: | $79 |
This fall protection class is designed to support company training of personel that utilize fall protection in their jobs. This class is only for the formal training part and companies must still provide hands on training, site review of safety procedures, operational safety plans, and rescue plans as part of their training.
Duration: | 3 Years |
Price: | $99 |
Please use the contact form to sign up multiple students!
We will contact you directly and get your account setup.
We will contact you directly and get your account setup.
Warehouse Forklift Trainer Materials Only
$599
This is a MATERIALS ONLY PRODUCT.
Many companies just require the materials and not a train the trainer course for their operator training requirements. This option is for companies that want the most advanced and complete training materials without the trainer course.
With access to our unique and industry leading training materials only, select this option. Your organization will have access to the modular PowerPoint, the modular operator manual, the modular test, evaluation forms, safety sign off forms, forklift specific incident report, rosters, safety sign off sheets. There are forms for site safety reviews designed for you to set forklift guidelines and policy for your specific facility.
Videos are embeded in the PowerPoint, but all videos can be downloaded individually and there are many that are provided that are not in the presentation. These additional videos are for attachments, custom lift types, and other safety videos that you can use to enhance your training program. While the manual, and presentation cannot be modified, the roster, test and select forms are available in MSWord so you can make company specific adjustments.
Select the full Train the Trainer or call us at 888-674-9992 for more information about an on site or the full trainer classes.
$499.00
Per Company
Construction Forklift Trainer Materials Only
$599
This is a MATERIALS ONLY PRODUCT.
Many companies just require the materials and not a train the trainer course for their operator training requirements. This option is for companies that want the most advanced and complete training materials without the trainer course.
With access to our unique and industry leading training materials only, select this option. Your organization will have access to the modular PowerPoint, the modular operator manual, the modular test, evaluation forms, safety sign off forms, forklift specific incident report, rosters, safety sign off sheets. There are forms for site safety reviews designed for you to set forklift guidelines and policy for your specific facility.
Videos are embeded in the PowerPoint, but all videos can be downloaded individually and there are many that are provided that are not in the presentation. These additional videos are for attachments, custom lift types, and other safety videos that you can use to enhance your training program. While the manual, and presentation cannot be modified, the roster, test and select forms are available in MSWord so you can make company specific adjustments.
Select the full Train the Trainer or call us at 888-674-9992 for more information about an on site or the full trainer classes.
$399.00
Per Company
Mobile Elevating Work Platform Materials Only
$599
This is a MATERIALS ONLY PRODUCT.
As of 2020 the ANSI guidelines have changed, these training materials are designed with the new guidelines in mind. They include training for Operators, Occupants and Supervisors.
Many companies just require the materials and not a train the trainer course for their operator training requirements. This option is for companies that want the most advanced and complete training materials without the trainer course.
With access to our unique and industry leading training materials only, select this option. Your organization will have access to the modular PowerPoint, operator manual, test, evaluation forms, safety sign off forms, MEWP incident report, rosters, safety sign off sheets. There are forms for job hazard analysis and rescue plans.
Videos are embeded in the PowerPoint, and there additional videos that are not in the presentation but they can be viewed in the portal. These additional videos are safety videos that you can use to enhance your training program. While the manual, and presentation cannot be modified, the roster, test and select forms are available in MSWord so you can make company specific adjustments.
For custom materials or full training select the full Train the Trainer or call us at 888-674-9992 for more information.
$399.00
Per Company