Forklift Class 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7 RTFL and Telescopic (8 hours)

Valid for 3 years

We offer training on

Class 1- Electric Motor Rider Truck

Class 2- Electric Motor Narrow Aisle Trucks (Stand Up)

Class 3- Electric Motor Hand Trucks or Ride On (Motorized Pallet Truck)

Class 4- Internal Combustion Engine Trucks (Solid/Cushion Tires)

Class 5- Internal Combustion Engine Trucks (Pneumatic [air filled] Tires)

Class 7- Rough Terrain Fork Lifts and Telescopic Forklifts

Every customer is different and GMES recognizes this and offers a combination of multiple forklift courses to meet the needs/requirements of your specific working environment.

We can combine any combination of forklifts to suit the need of your specific work location to ensure employees are trained and competent.

Experienced Operator Re-Certification Course.

(Half Day with Certificate)

Designed for Experienced Operators in which their current certificate has Expired or had an In-House Certificate

• Includes Classroom Review and Practical Assessment
• Includes Expert Training by Certified Instructor
• Proof of pervious training required. (Expired Card or In House Letter)
• Includes New Certification Card Upon Completion of Course

0-8 Ton Mobile Crane/Boom Truck Training (4 day course)

This modular training program is for persons operating any mobile crane with a lifting capacity of 0 to 8 tons

including any of the following crane types: articulating (knuckle) boom, telescoping boom, radial boom derricks

(RBDs), sign erectors, or carry deck industrial-type cranes.

This training program is a combination of on-the- job and classroom training. In order to qualify for this

certificate, the operator/trainee must pass the classroom training and written test as well as pass a demonstration

of skills such as operating the mobile crane, rigging for safe hoisting, and demonstrating standard hand signals.

Program Content

• Hoisting and Rigging Equipment.
• Relevant Occupational Health & Safety Act Regulations.
• Pre-Operational Checks.
• Hand & Craning Signals.
• Job Site Communications.
• Set up and Stability.
• Operation of the Boom.
• Work Site Inspections.
• Operation & Maintenance of a Mobile Crane.
• Basic Rigging Principles.
• Calculating loads based on size and material
• Load Charts and Calculations.
• Practical Demonstration to Load Materials and Equipment Relocation.
• Evaluation of Demonstrated Operating Skills.
• Written and practical training & testing provided. (Must pass day 3 test to proceed to practical)

Valid for 10 years or for life if register with MTCU

Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV)/Side by Side (SXS) (6-8 hours)

Theory and Practical

UTV/SXS in the workplace. Completion of a UTV/SXS operator course has become mandatory on many jobs sites for employees and sub-contracted personnel. We offer training on UTV/SXS intended for use in the workplace. Whether transporting personnel or using one of the many available attachments, GMES offers training that covers your needs. Training available at our 100 acre site or at your site.

Key Elements

• Safe riding practices and strategies
• Pre-ride inspections
• Knowing your vehicle (review manuals)
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Practical exercises on Braking, Turning and Straight Line Riding
• Practice Operating on hills and changing terrain
• Discussions on transporting personnel and materials
• Loading and unloading materials
• Available attachments (Winches, Plow, Brushes, Sanders, Etc…)
• Maintenance Requirements
• Environmental considerations and issues

*Note* training site must meet minimum requirements for size, space and terrain.

Valid for 5 years

0-7.5 Ton Mini Excavator and Skid Steer Loaders (6-8 hours)

1. Design Features
2. Safety Features
3. Resources
4. Daily Checks
5. Know Your Jobsite
6. Using Proper Attachment
7. Controls
8. Operating Fundamentals
9. Transporting the Excavator
10. Instructor-Led Walk-around/Demonstration
11. Daily Checks
12. Hands on Operations
13. Hand Out Completion Certificates

*Note* Courses can be completed separately