About the course
What this course covers.
A telehandler reaches up and out at the same time, and that reach is exactly what makes it dangerous - extend a load too far and the machine tips. Operating a variable reach lift truck safely takes real understanding of stability, load charts, and the machine itself. This course builds that understanding before an operator is certified.
The course covers the federal and provincial legislation for variable reach lift trucks, the machine hazards and common incidents, the different lift truck classes, and the components, controls, and safeguards. It works through capacities and in-depth stability principles, the proper use of load charts, pre-operational inspections and function tests, maintenance and hydraulic hazards, and the operating rules - steering modes, loading and unloading, work platform use, and shutdown. The course is built to meet and exceed CSA Standard B335-15 and ANSI B56.6.
The course is the theory and written-exam portion of telehandler certification. An employer practical evaluation, performed by a supervisor or authorised person on the actual machine, completes the certification, and the course provides the evaluation checklist and instructions to carry it out.
Pass mark 80%
Score the pass mark to earn the certificate.
Course outline
5 modules, start to finish
Each module ends with a short knowledge check before you move on.
Legislation and hazards
The federal and provincial legislation for variable reach lift trucks, the machine hazards, and the common lift truck incidents the training is built to prevent.
The machine
The different lift truck classes, the importance of the operator's manual and safety decals, and the components, controls, brake types, and safeguards.
Capacities and stability
Machine capacities, in-depth stability principles, and the proper use of load charts to keep a load and the machine under control.
Inspections and maintenance
Pre-operational inspections, function tests, maintenance, hydraulic system dangers, and safe refuelling.
Safe operation
Hazard assessment, rescue planning, communication, PPE, operating rules, steering modes, loading and unloading, work platform use, and parking and shutdown.
Developed to meet Canadian and provincial standards
What every course includes
Printable and mailed certificates
Digital wallet and wall-sized certificates print the moment the course is passed.
Standards compliant
Built on Canadian federal and provincial legislation, safety standards, and industry best practice.
Self-paced
Unlimited access to the training material. Pause and resume the course any time.
Live student support
Real support is available seven days a week if a learner gets stuck.
Unlimited exam attempts
The exam can be retaken until the learner reaches a passing grade.
Record of training
Training records are stored securely for three years and pulled on demand from the account.
What learners say
Trusted by Canadian crews
Telehandlers do everything on our sites, and tip-overs are the real risk. The stability and load-chart sections are thorough, and the practical checklist made our in-house evaluation consistent.
Reg M.
Site Superintendent
It is the theory half of certification done right. We pair it with our supervisor evaluation and the records hold up for our prime contractor.
Tara L.
Safety Coordinator
Detailed without being dry. The steering-mode and load-chart sections were the parts I needed sharpened up.
Bill K.
Equipment Operator
Who it is for
Built for the people running the work
- Telehandler and variable reach lift truck operators
- Construction and industrial equipment operators
- New operators working toward telehandler certification
- Supervisors who carry out the practical operator evaluation
- Companies certifying telehandler operators across multiple provinces
What you walk away with
Able to do the job, not just describe it
- Explain the legislation and machine hazards for variable reach lift trucks
- Identify lift truck classes, components, controls, and safeguards
- Apply stability principles and read a load chart correctly
- Carry out pre-operational inspections, function tests, and maintenance checks
- Operate a telehandler to the safe operating rules and shut it down properly
Pricing
One seat or the whole crew, priced fairly.
A single seat is $98.99 CAD. Buying one at a time, code ONTRACK10 takes 10 percent off at checkout. Training more than two or three people is cheaper through a free On-Track Safety corporate account, which also tracks every certificate and renewal date for you. Move the slider to see the difference.
- Free corporate account, no setup fee
- 20 percent off every course for the first three months
- Automatic certificate and expiry tracking for your whole team
Team pricing
What it costs to train your crew
Individual purchases
One seat at a time, list price
$494.95
Individually with code ONTRACK10
10% off, applied at checkout
$445.46
Through a free corporate account
20% off every course, first three months
$395.96
A corporate account saves you
$98.99
on 5 seats of Telehandler Certification
No setup fee. The account also tracks every certificate and expiry date for you.
Certificate and format
How the course runs
Your certificate
A mark of 80 percent earns the theory certificate, and the course can be taken up to three times to reach the pass mark. The course is the theory and written-exam portion of telehandler certification; an employer practical evaluation, carried out by a supervisor or authorised person on the machine, completes the certification, and the course supplies the evaluation checklist and instructions. The certificate is valid for three years from the completion date.
- Fully online and self-paced - about four hours of content
- High-definition video with machine animation and demonstrations
- Includes a practical evaluation checklist for the employer to use
- Built to meet and exceed CSA Standard B335-15 and ANSI B56.6
- Pass mark is 80 percent, with up to three attempts
Why it matters for compliance
Occupational health and safety legislation across Canada requires that variable reach lift truck operators are trained and competent, and certification is completed through a theory course plus an employer practical evaluation. This course is the theory portion, built to meet and exceed CSA Standard B335-15.
Common questions
Questions buyers ask
How much does the Telehandler Certification course cost?
- The course is 98.99 CAD per seat. Use code ONTRACK10 at checkout for 10 percent off an individual purchase, or set up a free On-Track Safety corporate account for 20 percent off every course for the first three months when training a crew.
How long does the course take?
- The course is about four hours of content and is fully self-paced, so it can be completed in one day or spread across several shorter sessions without losing your place.
Does the Telehandler certificate expire?
- Yes. The certificate of completion is valid for three years from the completion date shown on it, after which the operator retakes the course to stay current.
Do I need a practical evaluation as well as this course?
- Yes. This course is the theory and written-exam portion of telehandler certification. An employer practical evaluation on the actual machine, carried out by a supervisor or authorised person, completes the certification. The course provides the evaluation checklist and instructions.
What standards is the course built to?
- The course is designed to meet and exceed the theory and written-exam requirements of CSA Standard B335-15 and ANSI Standard B56.6, and it exceeds the CSA, OHS, and CCOHS requirements for classroom operator safety training in every Canadian province and territory.
Get your team trained, on the record.
Enrol one person now, or set up a free corporate account and train the whole crew at 20 percent off with every certificate tracked for you.