Job requirements/regulations

[lancelot_69]

I have this friend,needs a job, but he is confused by some of the things he reads.He has been unemployed for around a year, now he reads all these job postings about forklift certificates? From what I understand, years ago, you did not need one, and if you ever did get one the company paid through in house training! Apparently, this is when the company pays some company to come in and train every one en mass. Every one passes, every one is train and I guess the insurance company is happy?

The question is, why all of a sudden is it the guy looking for a job that has to pay for this! Before, when the company paid, at least they were sure you were trained! Now, can't some schlep forge one of these certificates, say he is trained, get the job, company not being the wiser? Or is this a case of forklift schools ripping people of with false facts or lies?

I was told by some one that the in house training courses were not transferable? In other words, the training at one company, did not count, if you quit and went to another company. The next company you worked for would have to pay for your training, because since it is not transferable, you were not trained according to rules?

Does this make sense? Is it not bad enough that all these people are unemployed, yet they have to fork over $700 to get trained in hopes of getting a job!

 

[Cassini]

Forklift training is a newer requirement of WSIB/OSHA. Most companies just contract out for forklift training, and a competent HR person would not consider the programs transferable. This may also be a veiled experience requirement, to help employers find employees with forklift experience.

$700 is immaterial for company hiring costs. Most companies will put everyone through training anyway. I would be sceptical of any company unwilling to pay for the cost. It sounds like a hiring scam. Just get hired as a labourer, truck driver, delivery person, and get the company to pay for the training.

With the recession and the demise of factory jobs, I can see why someone might want to get trained.

 

[anon1]

There is such a thing as a provincial forklift operator's license. The training schools get you one of these. Much like a car driver's license. With it, you can apply for any job, anywhere that requires on. You are qualified but there's no guarantee of employment.
A person that is employed in a job that may require operating a forklift will often get trained by the company, inhouse. This is not a provincal license and is recognized only within the company.

 

[oldjones]

Like any other job skill or qualification: If you want the job, you go get the ticket that makes you a cheap hassle-free hire. If they want you personally, they'll front the cost and inconvenience of your training.

Justice and fairness have nothing to do withit; don't let your friend get distracted from what counts. Getting the job.

 

[joker12]

There are so many qualified people out there. If your friend wants a job, he should have the skills and certificates that are required for a job.
Who ever heard of a law firm or hospital paying for a candidate to go to law school or medical school? On the other hand, they do pay for their employee's continuing education.

 

[333conan]

Another reason many places require advanced training is to ensure people are serious about getting and hold a job. In the past, a company would pay to train a person, only to have them quit a few weeks later.