Forklift Operator Instructor

The Forklift Operator Instructor course is designed to develop students skills necessary to train personnel in the proper, safe, and efficient operation of powered industrial trucks. Candidate instructors successfully completing this course will have met all OSHA requirements established through 1910.178 (I) (2) (iii) enabling each to deliver training in forklift operation.

TEEX Certification/Licensing Requirement

The participant must show evidence of completion of the TEEX Forklift Operation (HEP273) course within the last 24 months at least 14 business days prior to the start of class. This prerequisite may be accomplished by either uploading a copy of the certificate of completion during registration or sending a fax to TEEX Customer Care at (979) 458-1426. Once received and approved, the participant will be notified by email that they have met all prerequisites and have been added to the class roster.

Student must provide

In order to fully participate in all student teaching assignments, candidate instructors must have access to a personal computer or laptop.

Prior Training Courses or Knowledge

Participants should have prior training as an instructor, presentation experience, and a safety background.

This course is designed for trainers, instructors, and safety professionals who are called on or required to train/instruct their employees in the proper use, safety, and proficiency of powered industrial truck operation.