This qualification is for employees who independently attach loads, transfer them from hook to hook and move them using hand hoists such as hoists, trolleys and beam clamps in factory installations and constructions.
Duration of diploma: 5 years
SOG EXAMS
Entry requirements
Minimum age 18
Diploma: B-VCA, VOL-VCA or VIL-VCU (or determined to be equivalent)
SOG Exams at the Rotterdam Examination Office
Get started safely and professionally with our recognized SOG certifications for the industry
SOG (Foundation for Training and Qualifications) promotes safety and professional competence within the industry, with a focus on (petro)chemical industrial sites and other high-risk environments. Whether you work with forklifts, perform gas measurements, operate aerial work platforms or supervise in confined spaces, we offer the certifications needed to perform your work safely and to the highest standards.
Our SOG exams consist of both practical and theoretical components, so that you are fully prepared and can obtain your diploma. Ensure a safe working environment and obtain your SOG certificate at Examination Office Rotterdam!
REQUESTS FOR SOG EXAM
SOG exams: Your key to safe and competent work
At Examenbureau Rotterdam you will find all the SOG exams you need to work safely and according to the highest standards. Prepare, get your certificate and strengthen your professional knowledge!
Gas measurement
This qualification is for industrial employees who perform gas measurements on (petro)chemical industrial sites and interpret the measurement data with a keen eye.
Duration of diploma: 3 years
Working as an outside guard
This qualification is for employees who supervise colleagues working in a challenging confined space environment on a (petro)chemical industrial site.
Duration of diploma: 3 years
Working with an aerial work platform (1B, 3A, 3B)
This qualification is for employees who work on a (petro)chemical industrial site with an aerial work platform and must be well informed about its operation, functions and risks in accordance with SOG.
Duration of diploma: 5 years
Working with self-contained breathing apparatus
This qualification is for employees who perform work in an environment where the atmosphere is lower than SIR risk category B-31, and are aware of the associated risks.
Duration of diploma: 3 years
Working with a telehandler (lifting, lifting & aerial work, lifting & hoisting
This qualification is for industrial employees who use a telehandler on a (petro)chemical industrial site for lifting work, aerial work or hoisting work (<10 tonne-metres) in installations or workshops.
Duration of diploma: 5 years
Moving loads
Guiding loads
This qualification is for employees who independently attach and guide loads using a dynamic lifting device operated by a (crane) operator.
Duration of diploma: 5 years
Flange connections (according to protocol)
This qualification is for industrial workers who are responsible for opening and closing high-risk flange connections that must be secured safely and securely according to protocol.
Duration of diploma: 5 years
Flange connections (with torque and tension equipment)
This qualification is for industrial workers who open and close flange connections according to protocol, using torque and tensioning equipment.
Duration of diploma: 5 years
Can you participate in the SOG Exams?
Participation is possible for candidates with a valid VCA diploma or an equivalent certificate. No VCA yet? No worries, with us you can easily obtain the diploma!
Examination agency recognized by SSVV
The SOG examination system is a service of SSVV. Only an SSVV-approved examination center can issue a SOG diploma, and this is only official when it is registered in the CDR of SSVV. At Examenbureau Rotterdam you can go for organizing these exams, and we ensure that everything around the exam process runs smoothly.
SOG exams Incompany: We arrange everything!
Book the SOG exams incompany and we will take care of everything for you. You choose the location, and we will take care of the rest!
