Skid Steer Training & Certification Winnipeg
We come to your workplace and certify your operators on your own equipment.
$225 per operator
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Skid Steer Training & Certification Winnipeg
$225222 operators certified so far in 2026
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How training works: blended online + on-site practical
Your operations keep running. We cycle through your operators one at a time, so you never have to shut down a shift or pull your whole crew off the floor for training.
1. Online theory
Each operator completes the theory on a computer, tablet or phone, when it suits your schedule. Quizzes along the way and a final exam at the end confirm what they’ve learned.
2. On-site practical training
Our trainer comes to your site and works with one operator at a time on your equipment, while the rest of your crew keeps working. We schedule it once your operators have finished the online theory.
3. Practical evaluation
Each operator is evaluated on inspection and operating skills on your equipment before a certificate is issued.
4. Digital certificate
Every operator who passes gets a certificate on a free digital wallet card. Pull it up online any time and forward it to a contractor, a Workplace Safety and Health officer, or anyone who needs proof your operators are trained.
Proof of training
A certificate your operators can carry on their phone
Every operator who passes gets a certificate and a free digital wallet card. No lost paper cards, no digging through files.
- Pull it up on any phone, any time
- Forward it to a contractor, site supervisor or Workplace Safety and Health officer in seconds
- Training records are stored online and shared with you on request

What your operators learn
Theory
- Manitoba rules and the operator’s responsibilities
- The three must-do inspections
- Load, leverage and how tip-overs happen
- Safety systems and devices
Hands-on practice
- Pre-use inspection on your machine
- Lever and attachment controls
- Safe travel speed
- Controlled driving and bucket work
Practical evaluation
- Pre-use inspection check
- Driving skills check
- Bucket and attachment use
- Certificate issued on a pass
Records
- Training records stored in the cloud
- Certificates on any phone
- Shared with you on request
Skid steer training prices
Prices are per certification course. Travel fees apply outside the Winnipeg Perimeter Highway.
What our clients say
Hear it from the operators and employers we train
Several of our clients, in their own wordsCustomer compilation
“The courses were a nice pattern, and things went smoothly.”Skid steer operator
“I’ve been operating for the past 8 years… he’s a good trainer.”Excavator operator
“I was a little nervous driving the forklift, but I had a good teacher.”Forklift operatorWe’ve used Onsite Trainers for the past 6 years. They make it very easy to access their courses by providing flexible time frames and a variety of different course options. They’ve provided our team with new skills and documented procedures. Thank you for all the courses, certifications and documents you’ve provided to our dealership over the past 6 years to keep everyone safe!
On-site Training Services has provided us with great quality services for the last few years. The trainer was thorough, reliable, friendly and professional. The best part is they come to us whenever we need them. I recommend On-site Equipment Trainers to anyone that wants their operators certified conveniently and without any complications.
The courses have always been very professional and reputable. A certification from this group will get you recognized as being professional, and your operators will be much better for it and it will show others working in proximity what are safe operating procedures. I would indeed recommend this service to any business in need of certification.
I was very satisfied!
Skid Steer Certification FAQ
Do I need a skid steer licence in Manitoba?
Yes, but it’s called a skid steer operator certificate, not a licence. Manitoba employers can’t let anyone run a skid steer until that worker has been trained, tested and certified. People often call it a skid steer or Bobcat ticket.
How do I get skid steer certified in Winnipeg?
Your employer books training with us, we come to your workplace, and each operator completes online theory, then hands-on practice on your skid steer and a practical evaluation. Operators who pass are certified the same day.
How much does skid steer training cost?
$325 for one operator, $225 per operator for 2–7, $1,795 for a group of 8–10, and $175 for each operator over 10. Travel fees apply outside the Winnipeg Perimeter Highway.
Is Bobcat training the same as skid steer training?
Yes. Bobcat is a brand name that many people use for any skid steer. We train and certify operators on skid steer loaders from any maker, including Bobcat, Case, CAT and John Deere.
Do you train outside Winnipeg?
Yes. We train across Manitoba and in Northwestern Ontario. Travel fees apply outside the Winnipeg Perimeter Highway.
How long is a skid steer certificate good for?
Three years. After that, or after an incident or a change in equipment, operators need recertification.
Do you offer skid steer recertification?
Yes. We recertify operators on site. Experienced operators get training matched to their level, so it moves faster than a first-time course.
Does the training cover attachments?
Yes. Operators learn the lever and attachment controls and are evaluated on bucket and attachment use on your machine.
What happens when training is finished?
Each operator who passes gets a certificate on a free digital wallet card, and you get the training records for your files.
What standard does your training follow?
Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health regulations, with CSA, ANSI and OSHA industry practices for skid steer loaders where they apply.
Skid steers we certify
Skid steer loaders from any maker, including Bobcat, Case, CAT and John Deere. Separate courses for excavators and telehandlers.
New and experienced operators
New operators get the full program. Experienced operators get training matched to their level, focused on fixing bad habits. Operators coming back after an incident get training built around what happened.
Skid steer recertification
Skid steer certification is good for three years. We recertify operators on site, and we can also combine online theory with an on-site practical evaluation.
Across Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario
Winnipeg and surrounding areas, plus Brandon, Portage la Prairie, Selkirk, Steinbach and communities across Manitoba. We also train in Kenora, Dryden and Thunder Bay. Travel fees apply outside the Winnipeg Perimeter Highway.
Other courses
Need someone in-house to certify your operators? See our skid steer train-the-trainer course.
Get your operators certified
Tell us your equipment and how many operators. We’ll reply within 24 hours to get your operators started on the online theory. We schedule the on-site practical once they’ve finished it.
Or call 204-296-4570






