Telescopic forklift training / certificate of competence

Any company that has telehandlers in its equipment fleet must also have qualified operators. It is important here that the operators can handle the equipment safely and efficiently. Depending on the intended use of the telescopic handler, various certificates are required. These can be acquired from GRUMA through appropriate training courses.

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Telescopic forklift training / certificate of competence
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Training procedure telescopic forklift "driving license

  • Course contents of the training
  • Legal basis
  • Structure and function of a telescopic forklift
  • Stability
  • Start-up, overrun, slewing
  • Correct handling of loads
  • Attachment selection & change
  • Working near overhead and contact lines
  • Special privileges, telescopic forklift in public road traffic
  • Transport and loading
  • Necessary qualifications and duties of the operators
  • Final exam with certificate

Procedure and duration telescopic forklift training

Stage 1:

  • General qualification for telescopic forklifts with rigid superstructure
  • 2 days (10 lessons per day)

Stage 2a:

  • Additional qualification for telescopic forklift rotating upper carriage
  • 1 day (10 lessons per day)

Stage 2b:

  • Additional qualification for use as an elevating work platform
  • 1 day (10 lessons per day)
  • not applicable for lifting platform certificate according to DGUV 308-008 of group 1b/3b

Number of participants per telescopic forklift course: maximum 10 persons

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We come to you: GRUMA Inhouse Training

You would like to train several employees in your company? We can also hold seminars on your premises on request. This way, your employees can learn to drive with their own equipment and in familiar surroundings. 

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Your service package

  • Soft drinks and coffee for the entire duration of the training course
  • Hot lunch
  • Training materials
  • Qualified trainers
  • Latest technology
  • Certificate of attendance

Module prices

Telescopic forklift driving license (rigid + rotating)
634,75 € plus VAT.
Telescopic forklift driving license (rigid)
424,75 € plus VAT.

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Frequently asked questions about the telescopic loader driver's license

Telescopic handlers can be equipped with a wide variety of attachments, such as forks, loading buckets, load hooks or working platforms. To make your employees aware of the dangers and reduce the risk of accidents, GRUMA offers the course for all telescopic handler operators. In addition, with the training you comply with the requirements of the employers' liability insurance association for instruction in accordance with DGUV 308-009. Both practical and theoretical knowledge about the operation of the telescopic forklift will be taught to you in the respective course levels.

Legal basis

Qualification and commissioning of drivers of all-terrain telescopic forklifts

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Training Program of the GRUMA Academy 2023

Submission of written order to drive telescopic handlers with rigid superstructure (level 1) | Written driving order

Submission of written assignment to drive telescopic handlers with rigid and rotating upper carriage (level 2) | Written driving assignment

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