Telehandler Certification

COURSE OVERVIEW

Our online Telehandler Certification course offers an in-depth understanding of the safe operation principles applicable to various types of VRLTs. This course goes beyond the basic requirements set by CSA, OHS, and CCOHS for operator safety training certification in all Canadian provinces and territories, making it a comprehensive training guide.

Summa Safety & Environment College presents high-quality online courses, characterized by HD video content, engaging machine animations, and interactive video demonstrations. This format is designed to enhance knowledge retention in an enjoyable and informative manner. Each chapter concludes with a set of questions to prepare students for the final exam. The course also provides access to: VRLT-specific OHS requirements for every province and territory in Canada; a practical evaluation checklist; and step-by-step instructions for evaluating operator competence on the machine.

In addition to the online course, an employer practical evaluation is necessary to finalize the Telehandler Certification process. This evaluation can be conducted by a supervisor or authorized personnel.

Telehandler Certification Course Standards

This course was developed to surpass the requirements for theory and written exam training as specified in:

CSA Standard B335-15
ANSI Standard B56.6

COURSE TOPICS

This online Telehandler Certification course covers the following topics:

Federal and provincial VRLT-related legislation requirements for the machine, employees, supervisors and employers
Machine hazards
Common lift truck incidents and accidents
Different lift truck classes
The importance of the operator’s manual
Safety decals
Machine components, controls, brake types, and safe guards
Capacities and in-depth stability principles
Proper use of load charts
Pre-operational inspections
Function tests
Maintenance
Hydraulic system dangers
Refuelling
Hazard assessment/mitigation
Rescue planning
Proper communication
PPE
Operating rules
Steering modes
Loading/unloading
Racks
Work platform use
Parking and shutting down
Recordkeeping

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Estimated to be around 4 hours

PASS MARK

To successfully complete this course, a minimum score of 80% is required. Participants are allowed up to three attempts to reach the pass mark.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing, certifying the Telehandler Certification.

COURSE PREVIEW