CFT Certification 2023

The Certified Forklift Technician (CFT) training and certification program was developed by the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council & MHEDA Subject Matter Experts to provide a much-needed talent pipeline for new-hire forklift maintenance and repair technicians. This certification also can be used for incumbent technicians, as sought by MHEDA members. 
 
We invite you to participate in a very brief survey regarding new hire training requirements that would be desirable by your dealership.  Your feedback will help us finalize instructor recommendations and ensure the CFT curriculum is all encompassing and viable for technician recruitment at dealerships.

Please complete this Survey by June 29, 2023. Thank you!

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* 1. In general, what soft skills does your company look for in a new hire, entry level technician? Please list (in no particular order)

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* 2. What specific hands-on skills are necessary for an entry-level, new hire technician to know? i.e. changing oil, checking a fuel gauge etc. (in no particular order)

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* 3. Would you be interested in learning more about integrating the CFT certification and curriculum at your dealership?

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* 4. Would you be interested in learning more about integrating the CFT certification and curriculum at your dealership for your current technicians to upskill and provide them with a nationally recognized certification, much like ASE for automotive techs?

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* 5. Would you be interested in learning more about collaborating with an MSSC community & technical college to run the CFT program?

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* 6. Do you currently work and actively recruit from a technical school or college?

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* 7. What school(s) do you work with? (please list school and its location)

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* 8. Would you be interested in approaching a local technical or community college about offering the CFT Program and starting a recruitment relationship with them?

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* 9. Would you be willing to donate forklift equipment for a school who is interested in offering the CFT Course?

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* 10. In the community & technical college collaboration, would you be willing to loan a technician for an adjunct position to teach the CFT?

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* 11. Would you be interested in attending a webinar to learn more about the CFT curriculum and various training scenarios?

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* 12. Please enter your contact information so we can follow up with you

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