Development and training

Would you like to obtain a forklift certificate? Operating a forklift requires supervision by an instructor. This teaches you how to drive safely and keep the work environment safe. A forklift certificate demonstrates that you have completed expert training. It shows that you know how to operate a forklift and what rules apply. UBN works together with a specialized training institute for forklift lessons. Important to know:

• Duration: depending on your knowledge, maximum 2 days.
• Theory and practice.
• Certificate valid for 5 years.
• From the age of 16, you can drive under supervision with a certificate, and from the age of 18, you can drive independently.

Difference between forklift trucks and reach trucks: Forklift trucks can lift loads up to 4.5 meters, while reach trucks can reach heights of up to 12 meters. A reach truck has a single rear wheel in the middle, giving it a small turning circle. Forklift trucks have two rear wheels for stability.

• The seating position is different. On a forklift truck, you sit directly behind the landing, with your gaze directed toward the lifting mechanism. On a reach truck, you sit at a right angle. This gives you a different field of vision.
• Reach trucks may only be driven indoors. Forklifts are equipped with pneumatic tires, which means they can also be used outdoors and on public roads.

Reach truck training

As with forklift truck operation, it is Function that you take a reach truck training course before Function a reach Function . This will help you prevent accidents, learn about the hazards, and understand how to work safely.

If you have successfully completed the training, you will receive an officially recognized certificate that you must carry with you at work. Your reach truck certificate is similar to a driver's license for a car, but it proves that you are authorized to drive a reach truck.

UBN works together with a specialized training institute where you can take reach truck lessons or refresher courses. Important to know:

• The duration of the training depends on your knowledge of driving a reach truck. The maximum duration is 2 days.
• The reach truck training course consists of a theoretical and a practical part.
• The reach truck certificate is valid for 5 years.
• You may operate a reach truck from the age of 16 with a reach truck certificate and always under supervision. From the age of 18, you may operate a reach truck independently with a reach truck certificate.

A VCA training course is a tool to help you better comply with the Working Conditions Act. You will learn about safety and gain insight into how to recognize unsafe situations. After the training, you will be better able to respond to certain situations by taking the right measures to prevent accidents. This will make you more aware of safety and health in your workplace.

A VAPRO training course provides you with up-to-date knowledge of the process industry. Once you have obtained this valuable certificate, you can start working as an operator. An operator is responsible for one or more machines that manufacture and/or process products.

At UBN, we also offer language courses to increase your employability. Do you need additional training to start your ideal job? Ask about the possibilities; we would be happy to get in touch.