Why Take Forklift
Training?
An estimated 1.3
million lift trucks are used in this country--along with other indoor
material handling applications. Their daily use can negatively impact
indoor air quality. To diminish these effects and support healthful working
conditions, businesses are switching to cleaner-burning fuels such as
propane and compressed natural gas.
Clearly there is a need for a pool of highly-trained technicians to
service, repair, and support this equipment.
Not only will such technicians service forklifts and other material
handling applications, but they also will help businesses comply with
clean air quality standards issued by federal agencies such as the EPA,
OSHA, and others.
The National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium at West
Virginia University has developed a thoroughly-researched, instructionally-sound,
easily-applied training program in forklift and material handling applications,
including components, layout, maintenance, safety, and emissions controls,
supported by concise materials and hands-on experience.
What You
Will Learn
Taught by certified
NAFTC instructors, this course will teach you the fundamentals of
theory, equipment, safety, and good work practices. In particular, this
course will enable you to
- Explain why the
alternative fuels technician will be in demand.
- List the alternative
fuels that are available to the forklift market.
- Describe the principles
and properties of alternative fuels.
- Build skills in
determining engine fitness and compatibility.
- Discuss OSHA indoor
air quality (IAQ) guidelines.
- Safely handle and
fill cylinders and tanks.
- Perform service
and repair procedures for all major manufacturers.
- Become adept at
trouble-shooting and diagnostics.
- Describe the latest
after-market closed-loop systems.
Materials Provided
to the Technician
- Course Manual and
job aids (charts, handbooks, checklist).
- Program certificate,
continuing education units (CEUs), and uniform badges.
Materials Provided
to the Instructor
- Instructor's Manual
including course agenda and planning notes.
- Technician's Course
Manual and job aids (charts, handbooks, checklist).
- Program certificate,
continuing education units (CEUs), and uniform badges.
- Training aids (overheads,
videos, tests, etc.).
How You Will Learn
- Gain valuable knowledge
from classroom instruction.
- Get "hands on"
experience from laboratory activities.
- Learn practical
skills in actual shop environments.
Classes are taught
by certified instructors:
- At the NAFTC's
Regional Training Centers around the country. Click
here to see map.
- At the new
National Alternative Fuels Training Laboratory in Morgantown, WV. Click
here to view building.
- In customized classes
brought to your doorstep, designed to meet your particular needs.
Schedule and Cost
Participant Pricing
- NTC Member's Price: $300.00 US (manual included)
- Non-Member Price: $350.00 US (manual included)
Participant Manual Pricing
- NTC Member's Price: $40.00 US
- Non-Member Price: $46.00 US
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