That may mean you took a course without an exam. The certificate of participation is then just proof that you took training, simple. This could also mean that you took a course with an exam but failed. This can be a vocational skills exam or safety exam. In that case, you are not competent according to our examination standards. The certificate certainly has value because an exam is not required by law. Therefore, when you have a certificate of attendance, your employer and you are legally in order.

Your employer ultimately determines whether you are sufficiently skilled to perform your job.

That means you took and passed a safety theory and practical exam. Formaz confirms that you can work safely with the machine.

Your employer ultimately determines whether you are sufficiently skilled to perform your job. Most employers rely on the certificate or certificate of participation obtained.

That means you took and passed a proficiency exam in theory and practice. Formaz confirms that you are “proficient.” For some courses, there is still a distinction between basic and advanced level. The exam at Formaz is based on SCC standards.

Your employer ultimately determines whether you are sufficiently skilled to perform your job. Most employers rely on the certificate or certificate of participation obtained.

All certificates and participation certificates are available digitally and can be found on the ‘certificates‘ page.

This will be published on our website after payment of the training invoice. This usually takes at least six weeks. So right after your training, you may not find your certificate or proof of participation.

Another reason may be that your name, first name or date of birth were incorrectly entered into our database. We work with ID digipass readers or we enter your data manually. So enter your name as it appears on your ID card or as you entered it on the registration form. If it fails, contact us via the contact form on our website.

No, we have not been making these since 2012. You can print an A4 certificate, though. See question 4.

You cannot lose your certificate or certificate of participation because it is online. The online document is also the original. All the info can be found here.

Our certificates are valid for 5 years. Every 5 years you must take a refresher course or a new exam. Our participation certificates are either valid for 5 years or unlimited. Your certificate or proof of participation is only valid if it is in our central database.

No, the certificate or certificate of participation is valid anywhere if the training took place at Formaz or if it was a general training with your employer. Yes, if it was a customized training that took place at your employer. This is usually stated on the certificate or proof of participation. If you have a certificate or proof of participation that is valid everywhere, you should always get instruction from your employer on the machines and tasks used.

Yes. We differentiate by type of machine, not by size or brand. If you work with machines other than those in your training, then specific instruction from the employer is required. Training at the employer with the machines you work with eliminates this.

• An employer must organize adequate training. Duration, content and possible examination are not specifically mentioned.
• The training sector has its own standards such as VCA’s Register of Risky Tasks or SERV (Flemish Government). Our courses and exams are based on the SCC standards, as far as they exist for the relevant course.
• An exam is not required, training is. The employer always determines whether a person is sufficiently professionally competent to perform the safety function.

We recommend that every employee obtain a proficiency certificate. Afterwards, it is possible to move on to safety training.

We organize 2 types of training:

Safety training or refresher training with safety exam

• Intended for participants with experience, with emphasis on working safely. It is a short 1-day course that can also serve as refresher training. Training is mainly done at the employer’s premises so that it is customized but can also be done at Formaz. Participants take a safety exam and obtain a safety certificate if they pass and a certificate of participation if they do not pass.

Competency training with proficiency examination

• Intended for participants with or without experience, with emphasis on correct use of and learning to work with the machine. They are multi-day courses. The training is done at Formaz or at the employer. Participants take a proficiency exam and obtain a certificate of proficiency if they pass and a certificate of participation if they do not pass. A report is made of each participant. SCC attestations register high-risk tasks are available upon request.

More info on the “certificates” page on this website.

It depends on many factors: prior knowledge people, number of machines, desired attestation. This should always be determined by mutual agreement.

Then a retake may be scheduled, whether or not preceded by additional training. The participant can also work (continue to work) with their certificate of participation.

• Our certificates are valid for 5 years. After 5 years, a refresher or a new exam must be taken.
• Our participation certificates are either valid for 5 years or unlimited.
• Our certificates and participation certificates are only valid if they are in our central database.

Each employer has access to our central database via certificates. You will be given a login and password. All training, certificates, participation certificates and any reports are also visible here.

• We need a (classroom) to organize the theory, please with internet access.
• For the practical part, we need at least 1 machine, in good condition and inspected if necessary, and a sufficiently large demarcated practice area. Some of the training may possibly take place during the actual activity.
• A visit to your company can be made in advance.

If we know the joint committee of your participants, we will look at the options together. Remember that many grants must be applied for in advance (with us). On our website, there is a page dedicated to grants with more info.