In-Class Training with Williams Machinery
Forklift, Skid Steer & Other Equipment Operator Training Courses
At Williams Machinery, our in-class equipment operator training courses are designed to provide classroom theory-based learning and increased hands-on learning to ensure trainees fully comprehend the equipment, application, and training requirements of the course in a realistic setting. We offer various safety and equipment training courses at our training centers located throughout British Columbia. For groups, we also offer on-site training at a location of your choice.
For a detailed list of courses and bundles available, please scroll down.
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Training Centres in British Columbia
We offer in-class operator safety training courses for forklifts and compact equipment at our training centres located at:
- Williams Machinery Training Centres in Surrey BC (servicing all of Greater Vancouver)
- Williams Machinery Training Centres in Prince George BC (servicing all of Northern BC)
- Westerra Equipment Training Centre in Nanaimo BC (servicing all of Vancouver Island)
We also offer on-site training for groups at a location of your choice.
Equipment operator training certification and recertification courses are offered for skid steer loaders, excavators, and various forklifts and lift trucks. All our courses run from 1 to 3 days. Customizable Group Training programs are also available.
Forklift and Equipment Operator Training Courses
Hands-on, classroom-based equipment training courses are offered for various types of forklift, lift trucks and compact equipment types. Currently, we offer courses for:
- Counterbalance (sit down and stand up) Forklifts
- Stand Up Narrow Aisle/ Reach Lift Trucks
- Electric Pallet Jack
- Skid Steer Loader
- Aerial Boom Lift
- Rough Terrain/ Telehandler Forklifts
We also offer Equipment Training Course Bundles for the warehousing and construction industries.
Training courses are available at the following locations in British Columbia:
10240 Grace Rd
Surrey
2140 Schoolhouse Rd
Nanaimo
#102 - 880 Great St
Prince George

Counter Balance (Sit Down and Stand Up) Course
CLASS 1/4/5
Each Counter Balance (Sit Down and Stand Up) training course is eight hours comprised of both theory and practical learning with a written exam, driving skills evaluation and pre-use inspection to be fully certified.
- $155.00 + taxes (recertification, 4 hours)
- $250.00 + taxes (experienced drivers, 1 day 8 hours)
- $340.00 + taxes (new drivers, 2 days 16 hours)
- * Prices may vary by location

Stand Up Narrow Aisle/Reach Lift Truck Course
CLASS 2
Each Stand Up Narrow Aisle/Reach Lift Truck training course is eight hours comprised of both theory and practical learning with a written exam, driving skills evaluation and pre-use inspection to be fully certified.
- $155.00 + taxes (recertification, 4 hours)
- $250.00 + taxes (experienced drivers, 1 day 8 hours)
- * Prices may vary by location

Electric Pallet Jack Course
CLASS 3
The Electric Pallet Jack operator training course is a 4-hour course comprised of both theory and practical learning.
- $150.00 + taxes (4 hours)
- * Prices may vary by location

Skid Steer Loader Course
The Skid-Steer Loader safety training course is an 8-hour course comprised of both theory and practical learning with a written exam, driving skills evaluation and pre-use inspection to be fully certified.
- $299.00 + taxes (8 hours)
- $225.00 + taxes (recertification, 4 hours)
- * Prices may vary by location

Aerial Boom Lift Truck Course
The Aerial Boom Lift / Scissor Lift Truck operator training course is an 8-hour course comprised of both theory and practical learning.
- $155.00 +taxes (Aerial Scissor Lift - 4 hours)
- $185.00 +taxes (Aerial Boom Lift - recertification, 4 hours)
- $250.00 +taxes (Aerial Boom Lift - 1 day - 8 hours)
- * Prices may vary by location

Rough Terrain/Telehandler Forklift Course
Class 7
The Rough Terrain / Telehandler Forklift operator training course is an 8-hour course comprised of both theory and practical learning.
- $275.00 + taxes (recertification, 4 hours)
- $340.00 +taxes (experienced drivers, 1 day - 8 hours)
- * Prices may vary by location
Equipment Training Course Bundles
We offer unique Equipment Training Course Bundles for the most commonly sought ofter courses in warehousing and construction. Contact us for more details and pricing.

Warehouse Bundle
A two-day for warehouse equipment training course for Sit Down Counterbalance, Stand Up Narrow Aisle Forklift and Electric Pallet Jack. During 16 hours of equipment training, your warehouse staff will learn how to safely operate the essential compact equipment for warehouse and facilities operations.
- $499.00 + taxes (16 hours)
- *Prices may vary by location

Construction Bundle
A three-day construction equipment training course for Skid Steer Loader, Mini Excavator, Fall Protection and Aerial Boom Lift Truck. During 24 hours of equipment training, your crew will learn how to safely operate the most commonly used construction equipment. This training package is ideal for people working in the construction industry.
- $999.00 + taxes (24 hours)
- *Prices may vary by location
Having trouble?
Contact our support team:
Hours: Mon - Fri (9am - 5pm)
Phone: 1-800-667-1733
Email: [email protected]
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