SOG Training Courses Certification for High-Risk Industrial Work
SOG (Stichting Opleiding en Ontwikkeling Gasindustrie) training courses are designed for professionals working in high-risk industrial environments. SOG certificates are required by many employers in the petrochemical, chemical, offshore, port and heavy industrial sectors in the Netherlands. Developed under the SSVV certification system, SOG qualifications demonstrate that operators meet the strict safety standards required on industrial sites.
At Bonapi Poland, we prepare participants for SOG certification as forklift, telehandler and Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) operators. Most theoretical and practical training takes place at our training centre in Gliwice, Poland, while the official SOG certification examinations are conducted in the Netherlands by an accredited SSVV examination centre. This allows you to complete the majority of your training close to home and travel only for the final certification exam.
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Frequently asked questions
SOG training is a specialist certification programme for employees working in high-risk environments such as petrochemical plants, chemical factories, refineries, ports and heavy industry. The courses combine theoretical knowledge with practical skills and conclude with an official examination.
A valid SOG certificate is often mandatory for working on industrial projects in the Netherlands. Many employers require it before allowing employees to enter high-risk worksites.
Bonapi provides SOG training for counterbalance forklift operators, telehandler (Manitou) operators, and MEWP operators, as well as other specialist SOG qualifications depending on industry requirements.
Yes. Most of the theoretical and practical training takes place at Bonapi Poland, 16 Św. Urbana Street, Gliwice. Participants travel to the Netherlands only for the official certification examination conducted by an accredited SSVV examination centre.
It depends on the course you choose. Bonapi offers programmes both for beginners and for experienced operators who need to obtain or renew their SOG certification.
Most SOG certificates are valid for 5 years. After this period, operators must renew their qualification in accordance with current SSVV requirements.
Bonapi delivers training in multiple languages, including English, Polish, Ukrainian, Dutch, Romanian and Russian, allowing participants to complete the course in a language they understand best.
Do you have additional questions?
Contact us, we answer all your questions!
Katarzyna Cap
kontakt@bonapi.pl







