Community Education and Workforce Development: Trades and Technology

At Thompson Rivers University, Williams Lake campus, the following Trades courses are offered:

• Aerial Lifts and Booms
• Forklift Safety

Aerial Lifts and Booms  •  XDRV 0500

This course uses in-class theory and hands-on practice to equip participants to safely operate Aerial Lifts and Booms.  Successful participants will receive a certificate valid for three years. 

The following topics are covered:

• Operator Fundamentals
• Machine Fundamentals
• Pre-Operational Inspections
• Safe Operation Guidelines
• Scissor Lifts

Upon successful completion, a certificate will be issued which is valid for 3 years.

Requirements: Steel-toed boots and photo ID 

Date:  To be announced

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Fee:  $345

Forklift Safety  •  XDRV 0500

Acquire forklift-driving skills to the CSA Standards Industrial Lift Truck Operator Training. The combined in-class theory and hands-on practice provide an opportunity for you to learn basic safety operations, equipment safety checks, how to operate the equipment, and more.  Please note, you will be required to drive a forklift, load and unload materials, and navigate through an obstacle course in a safe manner under the supervision of the instructor.

Upon successful completion, a certificate will be issued which is valid for 2 years.

Requirements: Steel-toed boots and photo ID 

Date:  Thursday, August 7, 2025

Time:  8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Fee:  $295

Register

Contact Community Education and Workforce Development at 250-392-8010 or email wlcontinuingstudies@tru.ca to have your name placed on an interest list for upcoming course information.