Forklift Operations and Safety (WT)

Clover Park Technical College ETPL
Created for those who use forklifts on the job, with a strong emphasis on safety. This course is approved by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries and is OSHA compliant. In addition to the safety training, the course includes hands-on practice on counterbalance, propane-powered forklift. All materials included in the cost of course. Forklift card presented after payment and successful completion of safety training and hands-on skill practice. Certification is valid for 3 years.
Visit the program website Petra Perkins Assistant Director of Continuing Education Program (253) 589-5839 ext. petra.perkins@cptc.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$199.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Lakewood

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

Yes

Program details

1 Days

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

N/A

Credits

8

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

You must be at least 18 years of age to register and take this class.

Is this program approved to train veterans?

No

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Forklift Certification

Certification/license test preparation provided

Employment performance results

Program type

Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation

Completion rate

100%

Employment rate

61%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$19.33

Typical (median) annual earnings

$23,414.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation

Administrative Support

43%

Other Industries

15%

Construction

12%

Retail Trade

10%

Transportation and Warehousing

8%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
115
Completion rate
100%
Average number of students who completed each year
58
Gender
Male
58%
Female
42%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
4%
Asian
6%
Black or African American
35%
Hispanic
7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
44%
Multi-racial
0%
Other
4%
Age
Under 20
4%
20 to 29
15%
30 to 39
36%
40 to 49
20%
50 and over
25%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
16%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
48%
Some college experience, but no degree
19%
Certificate or AA
16%
BA or higher
0%