Forklift truck operator trainingAbout usAt our Operator Training Centre, we run courses for forklift, mobile lift, crane and other operators, as well as a course in fibre optic welding. Forklift training courses are among the most popular UDT courses. We have been reliably preparing trainees for years and have experienced instructors who pass on their knowledge to our participants. We prepare for the state examination before the commission of the Office of Technical Inspection. We train not only individuals, but we have also been cooperating for years with companies that trust us and regularly use our offer. Qualification categories for forklift truck operators It is necessary to complete a course in order to drive a forklift truck, after which you must take a state examination. The authorisations are divided into the following categories: mechanical lift trucks with boom lift, powered stacker trucks with a boom lift, where a person is lifted together with the load, powered stacker trucks, excluding reach trucks and those where a person is lifted with a load. RequirementsYou must meet the following requirements to join our courses: over 18 years of age, no health contraindications to work, at least primary education. Why sign up for a course? Our instructors will train participants in forklift operation and correct operation. We take care of every detail and thus adapt to you. By operating a forklift on an OSO course, you are investing in your future, as this is an industry that is constantly in demand. This profession is constantly evolving and opens up a great many interesting opportunities. We prepare you with the professional and safe operation of forklift trucks in order to successfully pass the UDT state examination in your chosen field. Topics of classes Our course is divided into two types: theoretical and practical. Theoretical classes - our participants in this part will receive training materials that will help them prepare for the UDT state exam. In our training we cover topics on health and safety rules and requirements for forklift operation. The trainees learn about the basics of the construction of these devices not only in theory, but they also learn about practical operation in open as well as closed spaces. We conduct the classes in a very interesting and substantive manner. Our task is to prepare the trainee to pass the theoretical and practical parts of the UDT exam. Practical classes in the use of forklifts In our classes, we cover very important practical issues that come in handy. Each participant learns how to operate forklift trucks, already working on a specific model. They pay attention to operating the various mechanisms while practising their skills. The observance of health and safety rules must not be forgotten. Purpose of the course The course is designed for anyone wishing to broaden their skills, re-brand or gain qualifications to operate a forklift truck. We conclude the training with a state exam giving you the licence to operate all forklift trucks, as well as reach trucks. You will also learn about: the construction and principles of operation of handling equipment to enable it to be used correctly, operating the device, applicable health and safety regulations, rules for moving around the workplace, principles of first aid and fire safety. Where can you find us? We are stationed throughout Poland. In addition to our headquarters in Warsaw, we can be found in other major cities across the country. Our centre in the capital is equipped with versatile rooms where our professional instructors impart the required knowledge to participants. Forklift license By completing the course and passing the examination, the operator obtains a licence for 10 years. If you wish to extend the validity of your licence, you must go to the Office of Technical Inspection at least 3 months before your licence expires and submit a special application stating that you have worked 3 years on a forklift truck within a 5-year period. Types of forklifts When you join the course you should be familiar with all types of forklifts that you may work with in the future: hoist, lateral jacks - These are the most common types of forklift truck. Companies opt for traditional hand-guided lift trucks. Other types include: popular Melexes, front lifting equipment - in this case, the weight equals that of the forklift truck. We also distinguish: off-road trolleys - are an additional frontal lift. In their case, the load is lifted using forks or other equipment. They often help in warehouses when picking orders, specialised trucks - the operator is lifted by the forklift together with its load. Most commonly used in logistics and warehouse operations. It allows very precise placement of the load in the planned locations, and the operator can closely observe the process of stacking the goods, gantry lift trucks - The frame of these trolleys is in the form of a gate and the load is fully embraced, rising up inside it, internal mast lifters - As the name suggests, it is a type of forklift truck with an integrated mast. In the case of a lift truck with an internal mast that does not include the load, the goods are lifted on forks that retract between the arms. In contrast, the type of lift truck with an internal mast that includes the load has a fixed mast. With the internal mast, the fork tines are located outside the driving arms. The mast lift truck is well suited to warehouses where travel is limited to a certain height and it is necessary to move the load to a greater height at certain points in the warehouse.
