Jungheinrich Opts for a New Approach to the BMWT-Train

Jungheinrich has signed an agreement with BMWT-Train, thereby continuing its long-standing partnership as part of the revamped BMWT-Train approach. As a training provider, Jungheinrich has made a conscious decision to continue offering BMWT-Train operator training courses under the new quality system.

The partnership was formalized during an official signing ceremony by Jan Langerak, Managing Director of Jungheinrich; Jan Hommes, Director of BMWT; and Peter van Egmond, Director of Customer Service at Jungheinrich.

BMWT-Train is the quality certification mark for operator training programs for construction equipment and focuses on improving safety and professional competence in the sector. The initiative aims to contribute to reducing accidents through high-quality training, objective testing, and certification, with the ultimate goal of zero fatal accidents.

A key feature of the updated BMWT-Train approach is the clearer separation between training, testing, and quality assurance. BMWT-Train sets requirements for what a trainee must know and be able to do, and monitors quality through audits, spot checks, and data analysis. Affiliated training providers deliver the training courses and have the freedom to design their training programs within these guidelines. Certification is granted based on a theory exam and a practical assessment and is registered centrally.

The revamped BMWT-Train program will be implemented in phases. In the first phase, the focus will be on forklift operator training; other operator training courses will follow at a later stage.

Jungheinrich has been providing operator training through BMWT-Train for operators of industrial trucks for many years. The training offerings include courses for forklifts, reach trucks, EPTs, stackers, and aerial work platforms. The training sessions are held at Jungheinrich’s own training center in Alphen aan den Rijn or on-site at customers’ locations, with the content tailored to the work environment, the equipment used, and the specific safety risks. This enables participants to learn how to work safely and responsibly in their own practical work environment.

Jan Hommes, Director of BMWT:

“Jungheinrich has been a valued training provider within BMWT-Train for many years. We are We are therefore pleased that the company is also embracing this new approach. With it, we are building continue to work together toward a single national quality standard for safe and competent ”operations training sessions."

Peter van Egmond, Director of Customer Service:

“Good customer service training isn’t just about earning a certificate. After the course, participants must, above all, use the can be applied in daily practice. The updated BMWT-Train approach helps us demonstrate that quality in a clear and unambiguous way ”guarantees."

Jan Langerak, Managing Director of Jungheinrich:

“For Jungheinrich, providing safe and professional training is an important part of our services. The updated BMWT-Train approach aligns well with that. The Clear quality standards ensure a consistent level of quality, while within that give managers the flexibility to structure our training sessions as they see fit and to highlight areas that align with our clients and our expertise. That is why we ”We look forward to continuing this collaboration."

BMWT-Train is open to training providers who can demonstrate that they meet the quality requirements. This helps further build a transparent and reliable certification program that employers can trust and that contributes to a safer work environment.

More information about BMWT-Train can be found at www.bmwt.nl/train.