Forklift Training At McHenry County College

The McHenry County College Workforce Community and Business Programs partners with forklift manufacturer, UniCarriers Americas Corp. to offer hands-on Forklift Training. The Forklift Operator and Train the Trainer programs provide a quality and affordable solution for companies and business to comply with the OSHA standards.

OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.178 requires employers to establish and implement a forklift training and certification program. Failure to provide adequate training and certification as required by OSHA regulations can result in fines up to $7,000 per employee.

Forklift Operator is offered from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 15 (course ID: NTE S54 008) and again on Friday, June 19 (course ID: NTE S54 009). Forklift Operator provides participants with knowledge in Powered Industrial Truck (Forklift) operation, along with the skills required to operate a lift truck in a correct and professional manner. Trucks covered are, ITA (Industrial Truck Association) Class 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. The proper training of a forklift operator is not only critical for safety and production, it is also mandated by OSHA regulations. Cost for Forklift Operator is $195 and includes lunch.

Does your facility require a forklift trainer on staff?  Train the Trainer: Forklift is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, May 20 and 21 and from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, May 22. (course ID: NTE S55 003). This comprehensive 2 ½ day class will prepare your company’s trainer, safety department staff, human resource department, or supervisors to present the one-day Powered Industrial Truck (Forklift) training class.

Cost for Train the Trainer  is $1,100, which includes materials to provide training at their workplace and lunch.

Both courses are held at the UniCarriers Americas Corp. facility in Marengo.  UniCarriers Americas presents participants with a certificate of completion at the end of the course. 

To register, call (815) 455-8588 or register online at www.mchenry.edu/myMCC. For more information, contact the Shah Center at (815) 455-8593 or shahcenter@mchenry.edu.