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Training in Poland Duration: 1 day Exam: 90 mins SOG training – counterbalance forklift for experienced operators - 1 day
A one-day SOG training for operators with experience of operating counterbalance forklifts. The course covers theoretical preparation, a practical and a theory exam, and a certificate valid for 5 years.
- An SOG certificate required in high-risk sectors
- Practical and theory exams included in the price
- Entry in the SSVV register after passing the exam
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1800,00 złexcl. VAT
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Rotterdam, NL
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The course is delivered as a one-day session and has been designed specifically for operators with previous experience of working on counterbalance forklifts.
The programme focuses above all on work safety, the procedures that apply in the industrial sector and preparation for the official SOG exam.
Theory part
During the training, the participant learns:
- the SOG and VCA safety standards,
- the hazards found in the petrochemical industry,
- the duties and responsibilities of a forklift operator,
- the rules for technical inspection of the device before starting work,
- methods of identifying hazards and analysing risk (LMRA),
- the procedures that apply at industrial and petrochemical sites,
- the rules for the safe transport and storage of loads,
- the exam requirements that apply during SOG certification.
Practical part
During the practical classes, the participant learns:
- how to carry out a forklift check before starting work,
- how to manoeuvre the device safely,
- how to transport and set down loads,
- how to work in line with the procedures that apply in industry,
- how to respond correctly to dangerous situations,
- how to carry out exam tasks in line with SOG standards,
- how to prepare practically for the final exam.
Exam
The training ends with:
- a theory exam,
- a practical exam.
The training lasts 1 day and includes:
- a theory part
- a theory exam
- a practical exam
- an assessment of operating skills
- At least 18 years of age
- A valid ID card or passport
- A current VCA certificate or equivalent
- A valid category B, T or C driving licence
- Experience operating counterbalance forklifts
- Work clothing and protective footwear
We deliver the course in the following languages:
- Polish
- Dutch
- English
- German
- Portuguese
Bonapi Polska
ul. św. Urbana 16
Gliwice
Polska
The exam consists of a theory and a practical part.
The theory part covers questions on safety rules, SOG procedures and work in high-risk environments. The practical exam involves carrying out operator tasks and assessing how the machine is prepared for work.
After passing both parts, the participant receives the SOG certificate valid for 5 years.
Initial requirements:
To enroll in the training, participants must be at least 18 years old, have a valid ID card or passport, a current VCA certificate or equivalent certification, experience operating front-loading forklifts, and a valid Class B, T, or C driver’s license.
Who is this training for?
The course is intended for experienced counterbalance forklift operators who want to obtain the SOG certificate required when working in industrial and petrochemical sectors and high-risk environments.
Training goal
The aim of the training is to prepare the participant for the SOG exam and to obtain a certificate allowing work as a counterbalance forklift operator at facilities covered by the SOG and VCA standards.
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SOG forklift course for companies - operator training
Get SOG qualifications for your forklift operators. The SOG Heftruck course prepares employees for work in high-risk sectors such as petrochemicals and heavy industry.
The training combines theory with practice and ends with the SOG certificate required at many sites and refineries in the Netherlands and Belgium. It is a simple way to clear your operators for work where standard qualifications are not enough.
- SOG Heftruck certificate
- Work in petrochemicals and industry
- Online theory + practice
- Recognised in the Netherlands and Belgium
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The one-day version has been designed for people with experience of operating counterbalance forklifts.
Yes. A current VCA certificate or its equivalent is a condition for taking part in the training and the SOG exam.
The SOG certificate remains valid for 5 years from the date the exam is passed.
Yes. The training and the exam are carried out within one day.
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Katarzyna Cap
kontakt@bonapi.pl