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Frequently Asked Questions
To get telehandler certified in Canada, you must complete CSA-compliant training that includes both formal instruction and a hands-on evaluation.
Here’s how the process works:
Complete the Online Training – Enroll in our Canadian Telehanlder Operator Online Certification, where you’ll learn safe operation, workplace hazards, and regulations at your own pace.
Pass the Knowledge Test – Pass the included telehandler quizzes to demonstrate your understanding of telehand;er safety and compliance requirements.
Download Your Certificate – Once you pass the quizzes, you can instantly download your telehandler training certificate as proof of completion.
Get Evaluated by Your Employer – The legislation and CSA standard requires a practical evaluation in your workplace. A qualified trainer/evaluator will observe you operating a telehandler to confirm your competency.
Our Telehandler Operator Online Certification for Canada operators makes it easy to complete the required training 100% online, helping workers and employers stay compliant with OSHA standards while streamlining the certification process.
The telehandler certification is valid for three years in Canada, as with all forklift ceritifcations. This aligned with the CSA B335 safety standard for lift trucks.
There are times where training may be required at a shorter duration including, but not limited to, when involved in an incident, when observed operating unsafely, and when conditions in the workplace change. Also, many employers require shorter retraining intervals
Once certification expires or a refresher is required, operators must complete new training and an evaluation to stay compliant.
Our Canadian Telehandler Operator Online Certification provides a quick and convenient way to renew your certification.
Yes! We offer volume discounts that can be substantial when purchasing multiple registrations. You can view the discount tiers at the top of this page.
Volume discounts are applied automatically when adding products to the shopping cart. This means that you can get an exact quote for what you’re purchasing by simply adding the number of registrations that you need to the shopping cart.
You can start assigning training immediately after signing up and making the purchase through our secure checkout form. The whole process literally takes only a few minutes.
Your workers will receive an email advising that they’ve been assigned the training, as well as login credentials and a link to the site. They can start their training immediately.
Nope. We offer an option to assign the training even if your workers do not have their own individual email addresses.
Yes! When you purchase online training and enroll your workers, you get instant access to various training management tools. This includes a real-time report that shows you worker training progress, status, completion dates, certificates, and more!
We do not send certificates in the mail. After successfully completing an online course, learners are given instant access to certificates in PDF format. Certificates can be instantly viewed, downloaded, and printed as required.
You can start your online training course immediately after signing up and making the purchase through our secure checkout form. The whole process literally takes only a few minutes.
Yes! We want you to be completely satisfied and we’re very confident that you will be. If for some reason you’re not satisfied, full refunds will be offered for up to 15 days after your purchase or until you complete your course and are issued a certificate.
Yes. Our Canadian telehandler training is fully compliant with the CSA B335 Safety Standard for Lift Trucks and provincial occupational health and safety regulations.
While there’s no such thing as a telehandler “license” in Canada, there is a telehandler certification.
The provinces requires that all telehandler operators in the Canada be certified by receiving training and then being evaluated by their employers to ensure they are competent to safely operate telehanlders in their work environment. The most commonly used standard for telehandlers is the CSA B335 safety standard for lift trucks.
The Canadian telehandler training and certification cost with WorkplaceSafety.com is extremely affordable and much less than live training centers. Our trusted and recognized CSA-Compliant telehandler certification is just $79 CAD. The training covers Class 7: Rough Terrain Forklifts, which are also refered to as telescopic handlers or “telehandlers”.
Certifying your telehandler operators in Canada with WorkplaceSafety.com is fast, simple, and CSA-compliant. Here’s how it works:
Buy Registrations & Assign Training – Add registrations to your cart, complete the secure checkout, and assign training to your operators.
Operators Complete Online Training – your Canadian telehandler operators complete the training at their own pace at the most convenient time without disrupting operations. You can track their progress, view training reports, and print certificates as they complete the course.
Conduct Practical Evaluation – Have a manager, supervisors, or even experienced operator complete the practical evaluation using the included proactical evaluation checklist.
With WorkplaceSafety.com, you can train multiple operators, track progress, and ensure compliance—all in one place.
The Canadian telehandler certification and training course takes approximately 2 hours to complete. The course is self-paced, so this time can vary. Experienced operators typically can complete the course faster than newer operators.
To operate a telehandler in Canada, operators need to complete telehandler training that aligns with the CSA B335 safety standard for lift trucks.
This includes completing a telehanlder training program that covers forklift fundamentals, safety, and legislation. This training can be completed via online telehanlder training or in a classroom setting.
Then, the telehandler operator must receive workplace and equipment-specific training on their specific equipment from the employer they will be working for. The employer must also complete a practical evaluation to confirm the operator can safely operate the equipment they’ve been trained on.
