The Lake Land College Center for Business and Industry is offering Powered Industrial Truck courses to help individuals become certified forklift operators.

The courses, available in basic, advanced, and refresher levels, are designed for those looking to enhance their workplace skills and obtain valuable certification.

The Basic Powered Industrial Truck course provides entry-level training on forklift operation and maintenance in compliance with OSHA regulations. This eight-hour course consists of four hours of classroom instruction and four hours of hands-on training, covering key topics such as stability, hazards, loading and unloading, stacking, and inspection. The course fee is $250.

For certified forklift operators looking to expand their expertise, the Advanced Powered Industrial Truck course offers specialized instruction on equipment such as box clamps, roll clamps, ramps, and semitrailer safety. This eight-hour course also costs $250.

Operators needing to renew an expiring license or review safe practices following an incident can enroll in the Refresher course. This four-hour session covers proper protocols and OSHA compliance for $200.

All courses are held at Lake Land College’s Center for Business and Industry.

For more information, contact CBI Training Specialist Adam Carter at (217) 234-8258 or acarter2@lakelandcollege.edu.