Programs & Courses

Mobile Equipment Operator
MEOP 1001 - Forklift Operator 1 - Inexperienced

Provides forklift operator training to those with little or no experience operating lift-trucks. Successful participants will receive Counterbalanced (Class 1, 4 and 5) Lift-truck Operator Certification valid for two years. This program meets current WCB guidelines and CSA standards for lift-truck operators. Workbook included. Prerequisite: Driving experience. (1 Credit)

Spring/Summer 2012


Jun 09-Jun 233 Weeks$361.00CRN: 52502
Jun 09-Jun 23Sat08:30-15:00GNW 114D
Note: CSA approved footwear required. Footwear must be steel-toed, leather, ankle covering boots. Prerequisite: Driving experience. Course held at BCIT Great Northern Way Campus.
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Jul 03-Jul 193 Weeks$361.00CRN: 52504
Jul 03-Jul 19Tue/Thu18:30-21:30GNW 114D
Note: CSA approved footwear required. Footwear must be steel-toed, leather, ankle covering boots. Prerequisite: Driving experience. Course held at BCIT Great Northern Way Campus.
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Jul 11-Jul 133 Days$361.00CRN: 52506
Jul 11-Jul 13Wed/Thu/Fri07:30-14:00GNW 
Note: CSA approved footwear required. Footwear must be steel-toed, leather, ankle covering boots. Prerequisite: Driving experience. Course is held at BCIT Great Northern Way Campus.
Note: For more information on the availability of this course, please contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF].
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Aug 29-Aug 313 Days$361.00CRN: 52508
Aug 29-Aug 31Wed/Thu/Fri07:30-14:00GNW 114D
Note: CSA approved footwear required. Footwear must be steel-toed, leather, ankle covering boots. Prerequisite: Driving experience. Course is held at BCIT Great Northern Way Campus.
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MEOP 1002 - Forklift Operator 1 - Experienced

Provides forklift training to those with proven experience operating forklifts. Successful participants will receive Counterbalanced (Class 1, 4 and 5) Lift-truck Operation Certification valid for two years. This program meets current WCB guidelines and CSA standards for lift-truck operators. Workbook included. Prerequisite: Forklift operation experience. (1 Credit)

Spring/Summer 2012


Jul 11-Jul 132 Days$281.00CRN: 53545
Jul 11-Jul 13Wed/Fri07:30-14:00GNW 
Note: CSA approved footwear required. Footwear must be steel-toed, leather, ankle covering boots. Prerequisite: Forklift operation experience. Course held at BCIT Great Northern Way Campus.
Note: For more information on the availability of this course, please contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF].
course outlinecancelled

Aug 29-Aug 312 Days$281.00CRN: 55847
Aug 29-Aug 31Wed/Fri07:30-14:00GNW 114D
Note: CSA approved footwear required. Footwear must be steel-toed, leather, ankle covering boots. Prerequisite: Forklift operation experience. Course is held at BCIT Great Northern Way Campus.
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MEOP 1003 - Forklift Operator Recertification

Provides review, testing, and recertification to individuals who have previously obtained Forklift Operator Certification. Successful participants will receive SD/CB Lift-truck Operator Certification valid for two years. This program meets current WCB guidelines and CSA standards for lift-truck operators. Prerequisite: Prior forklift operator certification. (.5 Credits)

Spring/Summer 2012


Jun 041 Day$151.00CRN: 58166
Jun 04Mon07:30-14:00GNW 114D
Note: CSA approved footwear required. Footwear must be steel-toed, leather, ankle covering boots. Prerequisite: Previous forklift operator certification. Course held at BCIT Great Northern Way Campus.
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MEOP 1004 - Electric Forklift Operator 1 - Inexperienced

Provides both theory and practical training to those with little or no experience in the operation of electric forklifts. Successful participants will receive Mobile Equipment Operator Certification for walkys, end-riders, order pickers and reach trucks. Certification is valid for two years. This course meets current WCB guidelines and CSA Standards for electric lift-truck operators. Workbooks included. Prerequisite: Driving experience.

This course isn't currently offered. Please check back next term or contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF] to determine when this course will be offered again.


MEOP 1007 - Filling Forklift Propane Cylinders

Provides both theory and practical training in filling forklift propane cylinders by volume. Successful participants will receive Propane Training Institute certification valid for 36 months. Course materials and certification fee included.

This course isn't currently offered. Please check back next term or contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF] to determine when this course will be offered again.


MEOP 1010 - Aerial Boom Lift Operator

Provides both theory and practical training in the operation of aerial boom lifts. Successful participants will receive Aerial Boom Lift Operator Certification. This program meets current WCB guidelines and CSA standards for aerial boom lift operators. Workbook included. Prerequisites: Driving experience.

This course isn't currently offered. Please check back next term or contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF] to determine when this course will be offered again.


MEOP 1011 - Scissor Lift Operator

Provides both theory and practical training in the operation of scissor lifts. Successful participants will receive Scissor Lift Operator Certification. This program meets current WCB guidelines and CSA standards for scissor lift operators. Workbook included. Prerequisite: Driving experience.

This course isn't currently offered. Please check back next term or contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF] to determine when this course will be offered again.


As BCIT strives to keep our programs current, programs and courses are subject to change without notice.

Note: Classroom locations are subject to last minute changes. Please check the Part-time Studies Classroom Locations listing at www.bcit.ca/rooms on the first day of any course you are registered for.

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