Become a Certified Forklift Technician (CFT) through Forklift Rescue’s comprehensive online training program. Designed for aspiring forklift technicians, maintenance professionals, employers, and workforce training organizations, this certification equips you with the skills needed to inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair forklift equipment with confidence.
Our program follows the nationally recognized certification standards established by the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC), ensuring you gain the knowledge and credentials employers value throughout the material handling industry.
The Certified Forklift Technician (CFT) certification recognizes individuals who demonstrate the technical knowledge and practical skills required to inspect, service, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair forklift equipment.
The certification standards were developed by the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) in partnership with the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA), establishing an industry-recognized benchmark for forklift technicians.
The Certified Forklift Technician (CFT) certification recognizes individuals who demonstrate the technical knowledge and practical skills required to inspect, service, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair forklift equipment.
The certification standards were developed by the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) in partnership with the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA), establishing an industry-recognized benchmark for forklift technicians.
Recommended Prerequisites: Candidates should have approximately an 8th-grade math level and a 10th-grade reading level.
Complete approximately 55 hours of online instruction covering forklift maintenance, preventive maintenance, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, mechanical systems, troubleshooting, safety procedures, and industry best practices.
Take the online assessment consisting of 92 multiple-choice questions. Upon passing, you'll earn the Certified Forklift Associate (CFA) credential and qualify for the final performance assessment.
Complete a practical evaluation administered by an authorized instructor to demonstrate competency across the required maintenance and repair activities before earning your full Certified Forklift Technician credential.
The Certified Forklift Technician credential demonstrates your ability to safely inspect, maintain, diagnose, and repair forklift equipment according to nationally recognized competency standards. Employers value certified technicians because they possess verified technical knowledge that contributes to safer operations, increased productivity, and reduced equipment downtime.
Join Forklift Rescue and gain the skills, confidence, and nationally recognized certification needed to advance your career in forklift maintenance and material handling.
