
Forklift – 1-day course
An intensive one-day forklift course covering theory, practice and a final exam. The training prepares you for the safe operation of the truck and for gaining an operator certificate.
- Training and exam completed in one day
- A strong focus on practical skills
- A digital certificate on passing the exam
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The course has been designed for beginners who want to gain the basic knowledge and skills related to operating a forklift.
During the classes, participants work on modern training equipment and learn the rules of safe work in a warehouse environment. The programme combines theory with practice, so trainees can prepare for the real duties of an operator.
Theory part
During the theory part, the participant learns:
- the health and safety regulations and the rules for safely operating forklifts,
- the operator’s duties and responsibilities,
- the construction and operating principle of the forklift,
- topics related to truck stability, the centre of gravity and load capacity,
- the types of loads and the rules for transporting them safely,
- the organisation of work in warehouses and traffic routes,
- the most common hazards during operator work,
- how to act in emergencies,
- checking the technical condition of the truck before starting and after finishing work.
Theory exam
- a test checking knowledge of the safe operation and use of the forklift.
Practical part
During the practical classes, the participant learns:
- how to prepare the truck for work and carry out a technical inspection,
- how to operate the forklift correctly,
- how to carry out manoeuvres with and without a load,
- how to lift, transport and set down pallets,
- how to work at warehouse racking,
- how to load and unload goods safely,
- how to operate the truck smoothly and efficiently in daily working conditions.
Practical exam
- carrying out operational tasks independently using the forklift,
- an assessment of skills in line with the applicable safety rules and operator work standards.
The course lasts 1 day and includes:
- a theory part
- practical classes
- a theory exam
- a practical exam
To take part in the one-day forklift course, the participant must:
- be at least 18 years of age,
- hold a valid identity document (ID card or passport).
Note: a driving licence is not treated as proof of identity.
Who is this course for?
The training is intended for people who:
- have experience operating forklifts or basic technical knowledge,
- want to renew or confirm their operator qualifications,
- are fully physically and mentally fit,
- can safely carry out work using internal transport equipment.
We run the training and exam in the following languages:
- Polish
- Dutch
- English
- Romanian
- Russian
- Lithuanian
Bonapi Polska
ul. św. Urbana 16
Gliwice
Poland
The training ends with a theory and a practical exam. Obtaining the certificate is conditional on passing both parts of the exam in line with the instructor’s requirements.
Initial requirements:
The participant must be at least 18 years of age and hold a valid identity document, such as an ID card or passport.
Who is this training for?
The training is intended for people who want to gain qualifications to operate a forklift and start work in warehouses, logistics centres or production plants.
Training goal
The aim of the course is to prepare the participant for the safe operation of a forklift and to pass the theory and practical exams.
Reviews of our trainees
Forklift course for companies - operator training (heftruck, reachtruck, EPT)
Forklift training for companies is a convenient solution that lets you prepare employees to work as operators without interrupting the team's work.
The theory part is completed online, while practical training and the exam take place at our training centre in the Netherlands.
It's a fast and effective way to earn qualifications for heftruck, reachtruck, or EPT and ensure compliance with employer requirements.
- Online course available 24/7
- Online theory + practical training and exam at our training centre
- Course available in multiple languages
- High pass rate (98%)
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The training has also been designed for people who have not worked on forklifts before.
Yes. The course includes both the training and the exam taken on the same day.
Yes. After passing the exam, the participant receives a certificate confirming completion of the training.
The training programme includes an intensive practical part, during which participants practise operating the truck in conditions close to warehouse work.
Do you have additional questions?
Contact us, we answer all your questions!
Katarzyna Cap
kontakt@bonapi.pl
