Forklift Certification & Heavy Equipment Training
Take your necessary training for Forklift and Heavy Equipment Operation. These courses will equip you with a fundamental understanding of how to operate heavy equipment such as forklifts. Take the Forklift and Heavy Equipment Training today and increase your chances of getting hired!
Stand Up Forklift - Operator Safety Course Online
This is a complete Stand-Up Forklift operator safety training course online. The training course meets the OSHA and ANSI requirements for powered industrial trucks.
Course Hours: 2 Price: 79
Sit Down Forklift - Operator Safety Course Online
Powered industrial trucks play an important role in many industries. These versatile forklifts come in many types, applications – and operating hazards. This course will show you how to work with sit-down forklifts to maximize safety for you and those around you. Start this important training today! This is a complete Sit Down Forkl...
Course Hours: 1.5 Price: 79
Articulated Boom Truck (Knuckle Boom) - Operator Safety Course Online
This is a complete Articulated Boom Truck (Knuckle Boom) operator safety training course online. The training course meets the OSHA and ANSI requirements for powered industrial trucks.
Course Hours: 3 Price: 79
Boom Truck (Stiff Boom Crane) - Operator Safety Course Online
This is a complete Boom Truck operator safety training course online. The training course meets the OSHA and ANSI requirements for powered industrial trucks.
Course Hours: 1.3 Price: 79
Electrical Pallet Jack Training
This is our OSHA Compliant and I-CAB Recognized operator training course for electrical (and manual) pallet jacks. This online course satisfies OSHA requirements for the classroom portion of operator safety training.
Course Hours: 1.5 Price: 79
Overhead Crane - Operator Safety Course Online
This is a complete Overhead Crane (Bridge Crane) operator safety training course online. The training course meets the OSHA and ANSI requirements for powered industrial trucks.
Course Hours: 2.5 Price: 79
Pedestal Mounted Crane - Operator Safety Course Online
This is a complete Pedestal Mounted Crane (Dock and Vessel) operator safety training course online. The training course meets the OSHA and ANSI requirements for powered industrial trucks.
Course Hours: 3 Price: 79
RT Crane (Rough Terrain) - Operator Safety Course Online
This is a complete Rough Terrain Crane operator safety training course online. The training course meets the OSHA and ANSI requirements for powered industrial trucks.
Course Hours: 3 Price: 79
What Is Forklift Certification?
Forklift training is an OSHA-mandated safety training for operators. Training should be provided by employers to teach workers about safety procedures, vehicle inspections, and maintenance. While OSHA does not issue a certification, forklift training is the best way to ensure employees understand the risks associated with working with, on, or around a forklift. This is crucial for preventing accidents and injuries in the workplace.
How Much Does Forklift Certification Cost?
Forklift training costs vary based on provider, type of training, and course duration. Online courses are cheaper due to reduced travel costs, while in-person training costs typically range from $100 to $300. OSHA.com offers a wide variety of forklift courses depending on your job requirements.
How Long Does Forklift Certification Take?
Whether a course is offered online or in person affects how long it takes for you to complete. Our online courses allow you total flexibility, with the duration typically being between 1.5 to 3 hours.
According to OSHA, proper training must include a classroom or online portion, including a quiz or exam, as well as a practical hands-on portion wherein the learner is observed operating the machine. It is the employer’s responsibility to make sure an employee is properly trained, and it is also his or her responsibility to say when the employee is “qualified” or “competent.”
How Old Do You Have to Be to Get Forklift Certification?
A forklift operator is responsible for moving materials in factories, warehouses, storage areas, and construction sites. To complete training, you must be at least 18 years old, allowing employers to hire you in accordance with local labor laws.
How Do I Get Forklift Certified?
Before operating a forklift OSHA mandates that operators get certification. To become certified you must enroll in an in-person or online course that has been aligned with OSHA standards. More and more people are turning to online forklift training as a way to further their career on their own time.
How Long Does Forklift Certification Last?
Your forklift certification is valid for three years. After it expires, you'll need to finish another performance review to maintain your forklift certification. The OSHA Education Center recommends that all forklift operators complete refresher training once their certification expires.
Recertification is necessary in cases of accidents, unsafe equipment usage, evaluation deficiencies, different forklift types, or workplace changes affecting safe operation, as well as when assigned to a different type of forklift.
How Much Do Forklift Operators Make?
As of 2023, in the United States, the average forklift operator income is $33,150 per year, or $15.94 per hour. Entry-level salaries begin at $29,250 per year, with most experienced forklift operators earning up to $39,114 per year.