WestPro Grande Prairie
Drive operational excellence in the Peace Region with Westpro Safety (formerly Ketek Training), your premier destination for OHS-compliant certification. Strategically located at 65021 Highway 43, our facility serves the unique demands of the forestry, energy, and transportation sectors with Energy Safety Canada (ESC) sanctioned courses and expert heavy equipment training. Whether you require H2S Alive, Standard First Aid, or Skid Steer and Loader certification, Westpro delivers the practical, industry-recognized credentials your team needs to stay safe and compliant on the job site.
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- Equipment Operators
Get the skills you need to be a productive operator. WestPro’s Grande Prairie Loader Training delivers a robust curriculum focused on machine competence and control. We teach you how to handle a wheeled loader with precision, ensuring you can perform daily tasks effectively while adhering to all safety protocols.
- Equipment Operators
Develop your material handling skills and prove your operational competency. Ketek provides complete Forklift Operator Training at our Grande Prairie facility. This course focuses on giving you precise control over the machine, emphasizing daily maintenance and responsible driving habits to keep you and your coworkers safe on the job.
- Equipment Operators
Develop your earthmoving skills and prove your operational competency. WestPro provides complete Skid Steer Operator Training at our Grande Prairie facility. This course focuses on giving you precise control over the machine, emphasizing daily maintenance and responsible driving habits to keep you and your coworkers safe in the field, whether you're in forestry, oilfield services, or construction.
- Equipment Operators
WestPro’s Grande Prairie Hoisting & Rigging Course equips workers with the skills to safely pull engines, maneuver heavy industrial pumps, and handle large components common in the forestry and energy sectors. We focus on hazard prevention and the correct selection of rigging gear to prevent dropped objects and equipment failure.
- Specialty Courses
The Peace Country is home to some of Alberta’s healthiest Grizzly and Black Bear populations. WestPro’s Grande Prairie Wildlife Awareness Course provides critical safety training for forestry, oil and gas, and agricultural workers operating in deep bush and rural locations. We focus on predator awareness and practical defense.
- Specialty Courses
In the Peace Region, drivers face diverse hauling conditions—from forestry roads to agricultural transport. WestPro offers specialized Load Securement Training in Grande Prairie to help local operators secure their cargo effectively. Whether transporting pipe, logs, or machinery, our course ensures strict adherence to Alberta’s safety standards.
- Equipment Operators
Grande Prairie’s diverse economy—spanning forestry, energy, and commercial construction—relies on versatile equipment like aerial lifts. WestPro offers top-tier Aerial Work Platform (AWP) Training in Grande Prairie, providing local operators with the certification they need to work safely at heights.
- Specialty Courses
From the farm to the forestry lease, working at heights is a common task. WestPro offers a practical Fall Prevention Training course in Grande Prairie designed to give you the skills you need without taking up your entire day. This 4-hour session focuses on the essentials of staying safe while working on ladders, platforms, and structures.
- Combo, Equipment Operators
Versatile operators are always in demand in the Peace Region. Whether you work in a forestry mill, an oilfield supply store, or on a farm, knowing how to operate both a loader and a forklift is a huge advantage. WestPro offers a Loader / Forklift Operator Combo Course in Grande Prairie that saves you money while expanding your skill set.
- Combo, Equipment Operators
In Northern Alberta’s demanding industrial sector, operators must be ready to handle diverse site challenges. Whether you are moving gravel on a county road or clearing a remote lease, knowing how to operate both a loader and a skid steer is essential. WestPro offers a Loader / Skid Steer Operator Combo Course in Grande Prairie that saves you money on training while significantly expanding your heavy equipment capabilities.
- Combo, Equipment Operators
In the Peace Region, equipment operators need to be jacks-of-all-trades. Whether you're working at a farm supply store, a forestry mill, or an oilfield rental shop, knowing how to run both a skid steer and a forklift is essential. WestPro offers a Skid Steer / Forklift Operator Combo Course in Grande Prairie to help you get the skills you need while keeping money in your pocket.
- Combo, Equipment Operators, Specialty Courses
Ensuring safe access to heights is essential for job site success. WestPro provides a cost-effective Fall Prevention and Aerial Work Platform (AWP) Combo Course in Grande Prairie for operators of boom and scissor lifts. This accelerated format merges two critical safety training modules into one day, allowing tradespeople to secure their required tickets quickly and return to work without unnecessary downtime.
- First Aid
In remote field operations, you are the first line of defense. Westpro Safety’s Standard First Aid Course equips Grande Prairie workers with the confidence to handle medical emergencies when EMS is delayed. Sanctioned by the Canadian Red Cross, this program satisfies Federal and Provincial workplace regulations and aligns with CSA Standard Z1210 (Intermediate).
