Why do you need a forklift license?
The “forklift” profession is considered one of the most promising and in demand in the modern world. The construction sector is constantly expanding, trade turnover is growing, and the volume of private cargo transportation is increasing. The means of transport used for loading have become more compact, easier to control and more convenient. But a regular driver's license is not enough to operate this equipment. To become a forklift driver, you need a special license. It regulates work on forklifts and electric forklifts, which are actively used in various warehouses, enterprises and terminals.
Thus, the answer to the question of whether you need a license for a forklift is clearly affirmative.
Features of a forklift driver's license
Don’t be scared when you see a tractor license—that’s what’s required to operate a loader . In the document they will only make an o and put a rank. The driver must have category C, which allows him to drive a vehicle with an engine power of no more than 110.3 kilowatts (up to 150 horsepower). However, in some cases other categories are given.
Having a driver's license is an advantage; the student may be exempt from checking traffic rules during certification. In addition, these vehicles are allowed to travel on public roads along with an ordinary passenger car, which means the driver must follow the rules. The choice of category depends on the type of self-propelled machine, what licenses are needed for different types of loaders:
- kara is a compact forklift vehicle that is used indoors; B is suitable for it;
- excavator -loader - has a rear shovel and bucket, it is used in category C;
- frontal - designed for work on construction sites, in quarries, has a large bucket and a powerful engine , so it is classified as category D.
It doesn’t matter what kind of loader it is (diesel, electric or gas) - tractor licenses are still issued for it. Many people do not understand what kind of forklift a category C forklift driver can operate. The answer is given above; the motor power should be no more than 110.3 kilowatts. The category is influenced by the presence of a bucket and its volume, engine power, and type of travel. It is worth noting that some cannot be obtained until the age of 19-22, but more on that later.
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The operator is assigned a rank in accordance with his skills. As a rule, after studying and passing exams, a certificate of 2-4 categories is issued. It is possible to increase it to the sixth level by undergoing training.
Required documents
Before going to Gostekhnadzor to obtain a driver's , you should prepare a package of documents. It is recommended to visit the hospital in advance and undergo a medical examination. What documents are needed to learn how to operate a front loader:
- passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation (you need to make photocopies of the first and second pages, as well as registration);
- statement;
- document format - 3x4 cm);
- original medical certificate confirming suitability to drive self-propelled vehicles ;
- certificate of completion of courses .
You can submit your application online through the government services portal. You still need to visit Gostekhnadzor to provide original documents for verification. From the moment you submit your application until you receive your driver’s license, it can take from 7 to 14 days.
What licenses are needed for a forklift?
Gostekhnadzor authorities are responsible for obtaining rights to work as a loader. All vehicles belonging to the “tractor” category are under the competence of this particular department. Therefore, the license to operate a loader also has its own name - a tractor driver’s license; it will indicate “forklift operator”.
Direct training takes place in a certified driving school that specializes in training such drivers.
What a forklift driver should be able to do
Professional skills of a special equipment driver after obtaining a license:
- control of a front loader in various conditions;
- ability to independently repair the machine if necessary.
A competent specialist should know:
- traffic regulations;
- instructions for working on special vehicles;
- sequence of actions in emergency situations;
- forklift maintenance rules;
- methods for diagnosing and troubleshooting problems without involving others;
- structural elements of a front loader;
- basics of electrical engineering;
- specifics of movement in industrial areas.
How to train for a forklift
Training is a necessary step before taking the certification exam. The driving school where forklift training will take place must have a license and permission from Gostechnadzr. In addition, this educational institution must have the necessary facilities: a fleet of forklifts and a platform where it will be possible to learn driving.
The training program for a loader lasts 1.5 – 3 months. It includes a theoretical part and practical exercises. The theory includes safety precautions and the study of loading machines. In the absence of a driver's license, traffic rules are also studied. In this case, they will have to be taken in an exam.
For training, specially equipped classrooms are used, equipped with computers, stands and other attributes. Students gain knowledge of different types of forklifts: gasoline, diesel and electric. A detailed study of the technical characteristics of the units is carried out, which is necessary to determine the permissible weight of cargo and quickly eliminate malfunctions that may arise during loading operations.
Do I need a medical certificate?
To obtain categories of rights for a Bobcat, you will need to undergo a special medical commission. Based on the results, a certificate is issued indicating that the driver is admitted to the category corresponding to the forklift, and not the car. As part of the medical commission, the category of special equipment specifies its own requirements.
The cost is included in the final price set for completing the training. The list of doctors can be clarified when applying for training. At the same time, the Ministry of Health is considering the issue of developing new certificates.
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Passing the exam
After completing the training, a test task is submitted. After this, the student is issued a document confirming successful completion of the course. But the main exam is taken at Gostekhnadzor. In addition to the certificate of completion of the driving school, you must also bring a certificate of health. After this, the date for the exam is agreed upon.
The exam consists of theoretical and practical parts. The examiner is an engineer-inspector of Gostekhnadzor. The theoretical exam is carried out in the form of a test or is given orally. To be allowed to take the practical part of the exam, you must successfully pass the theoretical part.
The first stage of the practical exam is held at a special site, where the test taker demonstrates his skills in driving and operating a forklift. At the second stage, the exam takes place in normal urban conditions, that is, in a real environment.
If successfully passed, the candidate is issued a certificate (forklift license), giving the right to work as a forklift operator.
Loader power
A driver's license for a front loader belongs to license category C. This self-propelled special equipment is equipped with a system for gripping and lifting loads, for example, a bucket.
Each type of forklift requires a separate operating permit. For the front unit there is a division by power.
Up to 35 l. With.
This group is represented by a small line of low-power loaders. They are usually used for cleaning work.
For such special equipment, it will be enough to have a category B license from the list above. However, full control of mini-tractors from this category is available to drivers with a category of at least 3.
Great power
Large special equipment requires a long training process and the mandatory presence of a category C and D driver’s card.
At the same time, for working on machines with a power of up to 100 hp. With. it is necessary to upgrade the employee’s qualifications to the 4th category, which is assigned based on the results of exams at Gostekhnadzor.
Appearance of the ID
The certificate is printed on special paper and has a regulated appearance. A photograph is pasted on the outside, basic information is filled in: full name, date and place of birth, and the owner’s signature is affixed. On the inside (back) side there is a list of machines on which it can work.
A certificate for the right to operate a forklift is valid only on the territory of the Russian Federation, and is not quoted outside its borders. This differs from a regular driving license.
Price
An important issue is the cost, which course participants need to focus on. Prices vary by category. The final price is the sum of the total cost for the course of study, as well as the amount of the mandatory state fee.
In addition to training costs, assessment of skills and obtaining special medical corrections are also included. This allows us to cover the production of the certificate, as well as the working time spent by Rostechnadzor employees on the process of issuing the document. You can save a little on the state fee (but not more than 30%) if you pay it using the State Services service. Upon restoration, you will need to contact Rostekhnadzor and pay a fee in the prescribed manner.
Attention! The ID card is made from plastic, which has recently replaced the paper form.
What categories of driving license can you get?
There are 3 main categories of forklift licenses: B, C, D.
Category B allows you to operate small loaders weighing no more than 5 tons. Typically, such machines are used in warehouses for loading small batches.
Category C involves controlling more powerful units that are used at large facilities and terminals.
Category D makes it possible to work on large industrial equipment used for mining and loading large volumes of industrial raw materials.
Where to get the document
To be able to legally work with loading equipment, you must contact the nearest territorial body of Gostekhnadzor. He has the necessary competence in the field of design and maintenance of specialized machines, which in their status are equal to tractors.
The territorial authorized body issues a tractor driver's license of the appropriate category, with a mark that will give the person the opportunity to drive a special vehicle.
Forklift driver training plan
Discharges when working with a loader
Depending on the degree of qualification of a specialist in working with forklifts, he is assigned one or another rank.
- 2nd category. Assumes minimal authority to operate equipment. The holder of this rank can work under the supervision of a more experienced specialist. He can also help in repairing equipment.
- 3rd category. Makes it possible to work with small loaders, including repairing and servicing machines.
- 4th category. Allows you to work with medium-power loaders. His responsibilities also include repair and maintenance of units.
- 5th category. Drivers with this rank can operate large equipment, such as excavators and bulldozers.
- 6th category. Used to control a tractor loader with maximum power if it is used as an excavator or bulldozer.
The Federal Tax Service of Russia clarified what applies to special transport
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The norms of tax legislation establish that the objects of taxation for transport tax are not tractors, self-propelled combines of all brands, special vehicles (milk tankers, livestock trucks, special vehicles for transporting poultry, machines for transporting and applying mineral fertilizers, veterinary care, technical service) registered in agricultural producers and used during agricultural work for the production of agricultural products (subclause 5, clause 2, article 358 of the Tax Code). The Federal Tax Service of Russia clarified what kind of transport is included in the concept of “special vehicle” for the purpose of applying the above benefits (letter of the Federal Tax Service of Russia dated September 9, 2022 No. BS-4-21 / [email protected] ).
A vehicle is allowed to participate in road traffic if it is registered with the state, its registration has not been terminated, and it complies with the basic provisions on the admission of vehicles to participate in road traffic (Clause 3, Article 15 of the Federal Law of December 10, 1995 No. 196-FZ).
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The Ministry of Internal Affairs also established that information about the type (type of car), including special vehicles, is indicated in the vehicle passport and cannot be arbitrarily determined by the owner of the vehicle (Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia dated June 23, 2005 No. 496, Ministry of Industry and Energy of Russia dated June 23, 2005 No. 192, Ministry of Economic Development of Russia dated June 23, 2005 No. 134). The information transmitted to the tax service by the authorities carrying out state registration of the vehicle also includes the vehicle type code.
As the tax service explains, the above information is entered into the basic state information resources (registers) of the bodies that carry out state registration of motor vehicles, as well as in documents identifying the vehicle. Therefore, if the type of vehicle specified in the documents refers to special equipment, then it is exempt from taxation. Otherwise, such a benefit will not apply to him.
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