Professional training · Forklifts
Forklift Operator Course
Learn to operate safely, with control and responsibility.
- 16 hours
- Online + in person
- SIGO certificate
What it is for
What you will be able to do.
For anyone who operates or wants to operate forklifts: warehouse operators, machine operators, logistics staff and other professionals who need certified training to handle loads.
It is also suitable for companies that want to train their staff in line with current law (Decree-Law no. 50/2005).
The course has two parts, both mandatory:
Requirements
What you need to start.
If in doubt, talk to us before enrolling.
- Be at least 18
- No previous experience needed
- Identity document
How it works
From enrolment to certification.
- Enrolment
- Theory part (online)
- Practical part (in person)
- Assessment
- SIGO certificate
Programme
What you will learn.
What you will learn:
01Forklift components and systems
Identify the parts of the machine and carry out checks and basic maintenance before work.
02Safety rules and good practice
Operating rules, personal protective equipment and moving around a warehouse.
03Loading and unloading manoeuvres
Lifting, moving, stacking and unstacking loads safely.
04Accident prevention
Stability, load capacity and reducing risks in the workplace.
05Applicable law
Decree-Law no. 50/2005 and workplace safety obligations.
06Practical operation
Real handling, stacking and moving around a warehouse, in the practical part.
Next course
Choose your course date
16 hours · Online + in person. Promotional price for early enrolment (5 to 7 days before the start, depending on the course).
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With practical · Saturdays · Porto
10 October
Saturday: 09:30–18:30
Practical part · the theory part is online
€130 promotional price · then €180
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With practical · Saturdays · Alverca
10 October
Saturday: 09:30–18:30
Practical part · the theory part is online
€130 promotional price · then €180
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With practical · Saturdays · Porto
24 October
Saturday: 09:30–18:30
Practical part · the theory part is online
€130 promotional price · then €180
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With practical · Saturdays · Alverca
17 October
Saturday: 09:30–18:30
Practical part · the theory part is online
€130 promotional price · then €180
Book a place
Price
How much does it cost?
Includes: Theory part (8 hours online), practical part (8 hours in person) and vocational training certificate (SIGO).
Forklift Operators
€205
- Early enrolment
- €205
- After the promotional deadline
- €305
Includes the online theory part (€75 promotional, €125 standard) and the in-person practical part.
Payment in cash, by Multibanco card, MB WAY or bank transfer.
Certification
After the training.
- Certificate
- Vocational training certificate, issued through the SIGO platform
- Legal framework
- Training in line with Decree-Law no. 50/2005, the Portuguese Labour Code and ACT (Working Conditions Authority) rules
- Assessment
- Assessment at the end of the course
- Recognition
- Valid nationwide. It is the document companies ask for to prove you are qualified to operate forklifts safely
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Forklift Operators
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Who is the course for?
For warehouse operators, machine operators, logistics staff and other professionals who operate or want to operate forklifts. Also for companies that want to train their staff in line with Decree-Law no. 50/2005.
Do I need experience?
No. The course starts with the basics.
What are the requirements?
Be at least 18, because operating these machines carries extra responsibility.
Does the course include practice?
Yes. The course has two mandatory parts: forklift theory (8 hours, online) and forklift practical (8 hours in person: 4 of theory + 4 of practice).
How long does it last?
16 hours in total, between the online theory part and the in-person practical part.
What do you learn?
To identify the forklift's components and systems, apply safety rules, carry out safe loading and unloading manoeuvres, prevent accidents and comply with the applicable law.
Is the course certified?
Yes. When you complete it successfully you receive a vocational training certificate issued through SIGO, in line with the Portuguese Labour Code and ACT rules.
Is the certificate valid throughout the country?
Yes, it is valid nationwide. It is the document companies ask for to prove you are qualified to operate forklifts.