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Light Warehouse Training Program

There is a constant demand for workers in the many distribution centers around the Lower Mainland. This fifteen-week Light Warehouse Training Program (LWT) course is aimed at people with barriers to employment and will teach the skills necessary to obtain and maintain employment in this field.

Certificates Awarded

Students will have the opportunity to obtain the following recognized certificates:

Light warehouse training

  • Forklift Operators Certification
  • Occupational First Aid, Level One
  • WHMIS
  • Occupational Health and Safety

Training Modules

Classroom and on-site training will cover the following topics, among others:

  • Shipping and Receiving Procedures
  • Inventory Maintenance
  • Order Picking
  • Employability Skills
  • Communication and Telephone Skills
  • Interviewing Techniques

Work Experience

There is a short work experience included in the course. Students will have the opportunity to work in a distribution center, warehouse, or other related setting, in order to put into practice the skills and knowledge they have acquired.

Contact Information

Program Location
David Lam Campus, 1250 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam

Program Start Dates
Usually January and September

Telephone
For more information: Bob Logelin at (604) 527-5126 or Chris Gibson at (604) 777-6063