Forklift license additional training (level 2)
Do you want your employees to operate special industrial trucks, such as sideloaders, reach trucks or high-bay stackers? Since the change in the law in 2023, they also need the additional qualification (level 2) in addition to a valid forklift license.
In addition to the theoretical basics, our experienced training instructors teach the necessary skills for safe driving of the industrial trucks in compliance with the DGUV. Participants can then demonstrate their skills directly in the final driving test. Upon successful completion, all graduates receive a certificate of participation.
Why do the additional training at GRUMA?
The training refers to the industrial trucks that are used in the company
In-house training directly at your location
Competent trainers from the practice
High practical orientation ensures easy understanding
Further information on the additional qualification
The general forklift license (level 1) is usually completed on front forklifts. However, since front forklifts have a different driving behavior than, for example, sideloaders, reach trucks or high-bay stackers, drivers who are also to drive other industrial trucks in the company must complete additional training. As an employer, you must ensure thatdrivers of industrial trucks of special designs are trained separately for this purpose in accordance with DGUV Principle 308-001. This applies, for example, to reach trucks, sideloaders, three-side forklifts as well as telescopic forklifts and forklifts for container handling. The prerequisite for the additional qualification is the forklift license (level 1).
For which industrial trucks do you need additional training?
No additional training is required for classic front-end forklifts, apart from the general forklift license. However, it is necessary for special industrial trucks. This applies, for example, to reach trucks, sideloaders, three-side stackers as well as telescopic forklifts and forklifts for container handling.
The additional qualification is to be carried out for these vehicles in addition to the general training (level 1). Upon successful completion of the theoretical and practical examination, participants receive a corresponding certificate.
Contents of the additional qualification for forklift license (level 2)
Theoretical part:
- DGUV Principle 308-001
- Accident statistics, accident examples
- Stability
- Care and maintenance
Practical part:
- Instruction into the device
- Daily operational test
- Various driving exercises
Examination in theory and practice
Legal basis & participation requirements
In accordance with DGUV principle 308-001, drivers who use special industrial trucks in the company must take part in additional training.
In addition, the following prerequisites apply to participation in the training:
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Proof of basic training (forklift license level 1)
- Physical and mental fitness
GRUMA Inhouse Training
The training directly at your site.
Frequently asked questions about the forklift license (level 2)
The forklift license additional qualification (level 2) is required to operate special industrial trucks, such as
reach trucks, sideloaders, three-side stackers, telescopic stackers for container handling (reachstackers), forklifts for container handling and for handling special attachments.
The current prices for the additional qualification can be found in our training calendar.
- Minimum age is 18 years. Under supervision, trainees may also operate a forklift truck in the company if they are under 18.
- A car driver's license is not a prerequisite for forklift driving
- You should be mentally and physically able to
- General forklift license (level 1)
If you have taken your forklift training at GRUMA, it is no problem if you can no longer find your forklift license. Simply request a transcript of the driving license.
Overview: What training is required for which industrial truck?
Training in the in-house driving of industrial trucks | Front Forklift | Pedestrian controlled industrial trucks | Pedestrian controlled industrial trucks with stand / seat | Reach truck | Sideloader | High rack stacker / Three sided stacker | Telescopic stacker for container handling (reach stacker) | Forklift truck for container handling |
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General qualification (level 1)
§7 Para. 1 DGUV Regulation 68 /
5.1 TRBS 11161 | ||||||||
Additional qualification (level 2)
3.3 DGUV Principle 308-001 2 | ||||||||
Operational qualification (level 3)
3.4 DGUV Principle 308-001 / § 12 Occupational Health and Safety Act3 | ||||||||
Qualification in handling
§ 7 Para. 2 DGUV Regulation 68 / 3.2 TRBS 11164 | ||||||||
Annual instruction
§ 4 DGUV Regulation 1 / § 12 Occupational Health and Safety Act5 | ||||||||
Annual instruction according to BGV A1 and BGR 199 (PPE, rescue from heights and depths) | ||||||||
Prerequisite for controlling industrial trucks
§ 7 Para. 1 DGUV Regulation 686
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Written assignment
§ 7 Para. 1 DGUV Regulation 68 / § 7 Para. 2 DGUV Regulation 68 / 3.7 TRBS 11167 |
Legend
Red: Should be performed by a specially trained person, such as GRUMA Academy training instructors.
Dark gray: Should be performed by the contractor.
Light gray: Should be carried out by the contractor or a specially trained person, such as the GRUMA Academy training managers.
Legal basis
1 §7 Para. 1 DGUV Regulation 68
5.1 TRBS 1116
3.2 TRBS 1116
§ 12 Occupational Health and Safety Act
§ 7 Para. 2 DGUV Regulation 68
3.7 TRBS 1116
Overview: Which training is required for which industrial truck
Forklift license at GRUMA
Even celebrities get their forklift license at GRUMA
- After Susanne Rohrer, Dr. Christine Theiss and Dieter Thoma, Sven Hannawald is now also the happy owner of a forklift license from the GRUMA Academy. Find out how he did during the training and what he needs the license for in our article.
- Dieter Thoma: former ski jumper, TV presenter and now also the happy owner of a forklift license from the GRUMA Academy. Find out how he did during the training and what he needs the license for in our article.
- Driving a forklift for a good cause: With her participation in the Promi-StaplerCup 2015, Dr. Christine Theiss is collecting donations for children's, youth and elderly aid. For this purpose, the former kickboxing world champion and presenter completed a forklift training course at GRUMA.
Downloads
Flyer additional training forklift
Training Program of the GRUMA Academy 2023
Template written assignment for driving industrial trucks | Written driving assignment
Training & assignment of drivers of industrial trucks with driver's seat and driver's platform | Overview
4 x 4 Merkregel Forklift Truck | Daily Operational Test
Operating Instructions Template | Handling Industrial Trucks
Proof of driving hours 1-day forklift training
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