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Telehandler Operator - 16 hours

Course Description

This course provides classroom and practical training for workers operating powered mobile equipment (PME) in the workplace. Saskatchewan Occupational Health & Safety Regulations require 16 hours of combined classroom and practical training for persons using PME.

This course covers the classroom portion and some practical evaluation. Successful students receive a temporary Trainee Certificate and a supervisor form to verify supervised operating hours before an official permit is required. 

Customized training is available for a variety of PME, with businesses able to provide their own equipment for training.

What You'll Learn

  • Powered mobile equipment safety
  • Classroom training 
  • Practical equipment operation and evaluation 

Requirements

Participants must provide their own PPE: 

  • Hard hat 
  • Steel-toed boots
  • Fire-resistant coveralls 
  • Work gloves 
  • Protective eyewear 
  • Hearing protection 

Certification

Successful students receive a temporary Trainee Certificate and supervisor verification form. An official permit is issued once the required supervised operating hours are completed and the form is returned by the employer.