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Forklift University provides OSHA compliant in-person and on-line training classes for Powered Industrial Trucks (forklifts) and Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (aerial lifts).

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Since 2005 Forklift University has provided forklift and aerial lift training around the country. We have on-site and online programs for operators or trainers, and provide custom branded training programs for dealers and companies.
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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.

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.

alfredo gilbuena jrAll 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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