Operator Skill Training

Designed for the non-operator, this course is for individuals with very little or no experience operating a equipment. This course includes one of the regular equipment safety training courses of your choosing and then offers extended operating time on the equipment to ensure operators can proficiently operate the equipment, safely, and competently enough to successfully complete the course and receive the wallet size operators certification. The extended driving time and will teach operators how to safely operate a forklift with an emphasis on manipulation of vehicle, and operating in confined spaces.

The theory portion is focused on operator safety awareness including;

» Safe and Proper Operation
» Site Assessment
» Equipment Assessment
» Safety Equipment & Devices
» Pedestrian Safety

The in-class portion of the course is followed by the practical portion where operators need to show they can safely operate. With this Skill Training Course operators will receive an additional operating time to ensure they can operate safely. Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a 'WestMat Certified'  wallet sized operators card.

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Our trainers are flexible and willing to accommodate your schedule. If the dates and/or training location you are looking for is not currently available, please contact us to make your safety training reservation with a member of our team.

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Meet Our Trainers

Bruce Graham


Alberta North | Edmonton | Grande Prairie | Red Deer

Experience
25+ Years Lift Truck experience.
8+ Year of Safety Training experience.

Bruce joined the WestMat team in 1994 working as a journeyman forklift technician. He later advanced to a position in customer service and sales where he remained until 2011 when he took over as WestMat’s lead safety instructor for Northern Alberta including our Edmonton, Red Deer and Grande Prairie safety training courses.

Bryan Gray


Alberta South | Calgary | Lethbridge | Medicine Hat

Experience
20+ Years Lift Truck experience
10+ Years Automotive experience
20+ Years of Technical Training in both Automotive and Lift Truck industries

Bryan joined the Calgary WestMat team in 2001; prior to that, he worked for over 10 years as an automotive technician and entry level mechanics instructor. Bryan has over 20 year of experience in the forklift industry, both as a service technician and a technical trainer. Bryan brings a broad range of knowledge and experience to our Safety Training team.

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