PME
Powered Mobile Equipment
Powered Mobile Equipment (PME) training courses provided by Western Canada Fire & First Aid follow the guidelines and principles outlined in
- Part 19 of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Code
- Canadian Standards Association
- Recommendations by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS).
- The PME programs cover the basic knowledge and skill requirements for the safe operation of the equipment and their attachments.
- Try our combo courses to save time and money on multiple equipment certifications.
- Call us! 780-469-4887
Powered Mobile Equipment Combo Courses
Complete certification on multiple pieces of equipment on the same day through our Powered Mobile Equipment Combo Courses.
One theory program + Practical Skill Assessments on equipment.
Excavator
Excavators are earth moving vehicles used in construction for a wide range of jobs like excavation, trenching, digging, lifting, or truck loading.It consists of a boom, bucket, dipper (arm), rotating cab, and movable tracks.
Forklift – Lift Truck
Lift trucks are more commonly referred to as Forklifts. Counterbalance forklifts or lift trucks have a vertical mast, also referred to as an upright mast.
Mobile Elevating Work Platforms
Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP) are sometimes referred to as Aerial Work Platforms (AWP) and man-lifts.
Fall Protection with Mobile Elevating Work Platform Combo
Get certified in Fall Protection and Mobile Elevating Work Platform in 1 day. This combo is only available in the blended format.
Skid Steer
A Skid Steer is sometimes referred to as a Compact Track Loader or Bobcat, and can be operated with multiple attachments including a bucket, forks, snow blades, pushers or brooms
Variable Reach Lift Truck
A Variable Reach Lift Truck (VRLT) is a Class VII Rough Terrain Lift Truck and is sometimes referred to as a Telescopic Handler, Telehandler or Zoom Boom. It can be operated with multiple attachments.
Wheel Loader
A Wheel Loader is sometimes referred to as a Front-End Loader, or Articulating Loader and can be operated with multiple attachments including a bucket, forks, grapple, or brooms.
Off-Highway Vehicle Operator
At the end of this course the end-user should be familiar with Utility Task Vehicles (UTV’s), and All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV’s), their basic structural components, basic function, potential hazards while operating, and how to control those hazards.
FAQs
The cost of a Powered Mobile Equipment (PME) course depends on the type of equipment and your experience level. Learners who are new to the equipment and have little to no experience will typically pay more, as they require additional training and instruction.
Students can complete certification on one or multiple pieces of equipment. Our Powered Mobile Equipment course covers Lift Trucks (forklift), Variable Reach Lift Truck (Telehandler), Front-End Loader, Skid Steer, Excavator, Dozer and Grader.
All Powered Mobile Equipment (PME) course certificates are valid for 3 years. After three years, you may need to complete the appropriate training again to keep your certification current.
A driver’s licence is not generally required to operate Powered Mobile Equipment (PME) unless your employer requires one. However, a valid driver’s licence may be required if you plan to operate the PME on a public road.