BC has no government forklift licence. Operators must be trained and tested to the CSA B335-15 standard before they drive, usually by their employer or a trainer the employer picks.
BC forklift operators do not need a WorkSafeBC certificate. They must be trained and tested to CSA B335-15 before operating. (source)
| Detail | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| How long it is valid | Upgrade training at least every 3 years per CSA standard | source |
| Renewal | Refresher at least every 3 years, or sooner as needed | source |
| Propane | Propane handler's certificate needed if transferring propane between containers | source |
Training is provided by employers, or by trainers they hire, to WorkSafeBC and CSA standards. There is no official provider list and no BC licence, so we do not list providers.
We could not confirm these on an official page, so we left them out: Course length, Cost, How often offered.
No. WorkSafeBC does not issue a forklift certificate. You must be trained and tested to CSA B335-15 before operating a lift truck.
Employers train operators themselves or hire a third-party trainer. There is no official list of approved providers, so we do not list any.
Upgrade or refresher training at least every 3 years, or sooner if needed.
Yes. You need a propane handler’s certificate if you transfer propane between containers.
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