Our training makes you a forklift driver

The costs for a forklift license vary depending on the type of training and provider – usually they are between150 and 300 € net.

AtBIBERGERthe forklift license costsfrom 187 € net, Telehandler training from275 € net– each plus39 € for the SYSTEM CARD.

None– as soon as you operate a motorized forklift truck in the company, aForklift license required by law.

Onlynon-motorized industrial trucks without a driver's seat or stand(e.g. hand pallet truck) you maywithout trainingserve.

For all other forklifts, theDGUV Regulation 68a valid training course with exam.

Yes, the forklift license can be obtained with compact training modelswithin one daybe completed – including theory, practice and exam.

At BIBERGER, this is possible for many types of devices, provided all requirements are met.

The theoretical test for the forklift license usually includesbetween 30 and 50 questions– depending on the training provider and device type.

Be checkedSafety, technology, regulations and accident prevention. In addition, apractical examprescribed.

YesAnyone who does not pass the theoretical or practical test can take the forklift licensefail.

However, a repetition is possible – oftenon the same or a later day, depending on the provider.

In many cases, the costs for the forklift license are covered bythe employer– especially if using a forklift is part of your job.

Alternatively, you can use the certificatepay yourself, e.g., for professional training. In case of unemployment, theEmployment AgencybyEducation vouchersupport financially.

The exact number of permissible errors isnot uniformly defined nationwide, as it depends on the training provider.

In thetheoretical examusually applies:at least 80% of the questions must be answered correctlybecome.

In thepractical examSafety-relevant errors are an exclusion criterion – small operating errors do not immediately lead to failure.

Typical questions about the forklift license concernSafety, technology and regulations. Examples:

• Who is allowed to drive a forklift?
• What should you keep in mind when driving on ramps?
• Can the load capacity be exceeded?
• How should loads be stacked?

The exam usually consists ofMultiple-choice questionswith practical scenarios.

A forklift license can be obtained depending on the scope of trainingwithin 1 to 2 dayscan be purchased.

AtBIBERGERis the trainingin one daypossible – including theory, practice and exam.

No, the forklift license isnot registered on the driver's license.

He is aindependent proof of qualificationwhich is issued separately – e.g. as a SYSTEM-CARD at BIBERGER.

Basically yes, the German forklift license is issued in theSwitzerland and Austria frequently recognized– especially if heDGUV 308-001was issued.

Nevertheless, the employer canadditional instruction or confirmationrequire, especially in safety-critical operations.

Yes, a forklift license is alsovalid without photoas long as it contains the name of the participant, the date of issue and the scope of the training.

APhotograph is not required by law, but can be useful for better identification – for example in internal operating regulations.

Only partially.Thetheoretical trainingcan be completed online – with certified providers using DGUV-compliant e-learning.

Thepractical on-site examination is required by lawand cannot replaced onlinebecome.

A forklift license isvalid indefinitelyas long as the knowledge and skills are up to date.

The professional association recommends annual instructionto ensure validity in operation and remain legally protected.

For the forklift license you must have arecognized trainingcomplete – consisting ofTheory, practice and exam.

You will learn everything important aboutSafety, technology and regulations, carry out practical driving exercises and pass a theoretical and practical test at the end.

Not automatically.A forklift license from the Czech Republic is valid in Germanyonly recognizedif it meets the requirements of theDGUV Regulation 68corresponds anddemonstrably equivalentis.

In many cases, German employers require aAdditional training or instruction according to German standards.

A forklift license is required in Germanynot officially rewritten, as it is not a government document.

If you have aforeign or outdated forklift licensehave, is usually aRecognition test or repetition of the training according to DGUV standardrequired – e.g., via theSYSTEM-CARD training at BIBERGER.

For the forklift license, acurrent passport photo or photographneeded -frontal, without headgear, clearly visible.

Many providers such asBIBERGERcan you see the pictureSubmit digitally or have it recorded on-siteA photograph is indeednot required by law, but is used for the exhibition, for example, theSYSTEM CARDrecommended.