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Forklift Operator Certification & Alignment in Vietnam

Under Law 84/2015/QH13 — Group 3 (strict OSH); vocational cert (MOLISA-licensed) + Occupational Safety Card, Vietnam follows the employer competency model.

Governing law / standard

Law 84/2015/QH13 — Group 3 (strict OSH); vocational cert (MOLISA-licensed) + Occupational Safety Card

Enforcing body

MOLISA — Department of Work Safety

Legal model

Employer competency model

Age / renewal

Safety Card 2 yrs

Governing laws & standards in Vietnam

Primary lawLaw on OSH 84/2015/QH13 — strict-requirement machinery training & inspection
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How GESTA certification maps to Vietnam

GESTA-STD-001 v1.1 — Forklift / Powered Industrial Truck Operator Competency: 12 clauses map to Vietnam's framework.

Clause	Competency requirement	Vietnam reference
G1	Scope & Application	Law 84/2015/QH13 — Group 3 (strict OSH); vocational cert (MOLISA-licensed) + Occupational Safety Card
G2	OPERATOR ELIGIBILITY	Law 84/2015/QH13 — Group 3 (strict OSH); vocational cert (MOLISA-licensed) + Occupational Safety Card
G3	TRAINER & ASSESSOR	Law 84/2015/QH13 — Group 3 (strict OSH); vocational cert (MOLISA-licensed) + Occupational Safety Card
G4	FORMAL (THEORY) INSTRUCTION	Law 84/2015/QH13 — Group 3 (strict OSH); vocational cert (MOLISA-licensed) + Occupational Safety Card
G5	Practical (hands-on) training	Law 84/2015/QH13 — Group 3 (strict OSH); vocational cert (MOLISA-licensed) + Occupational Safety Card
G6	WORKPLACE-SPECIFIC FAMILIARISATION	Law 84/2015/QH13 — Group 3 (strict OSH); vocational cert (MOLISA-licensed) + Occupational Safety Card
G7	ASSESSMENT	Law 84/2015/QH13 — Group 3 (strict OSH); vocational cert (MOLISA-licensed) + Occupational Safety Card
G8	CERTIFICATION & RECORDS	Law 84/2015/QH13 — Group 3 (strict OSH); vocational cert (MOLISA-licensed) + Occupational Safety Card
G9	REVALIDATION	Law 84/2015/QH13 — Group 3 (strict OSH); vocational cert (MOLISA-licensed) + Occupational Safety Card
G10	EQUIPMENT INTEGRITY	Law 84/2015/QH13 — Group 3 (strict OSH); vocational cert (MOLISA-licensed) + Occupational Safety Card
G11	SAFE OPERATION	Law 84/2015/QH13 — Group 3 (strict OSH); vocational cert (MOLISA-licensed) + Occupational Safety Card
G12	GOVERNANCE	Law 84/2015/QH13 — Group 3 (strict OSH); vocational cert (MOLISA-licensed) + Occupational Safety Card

GESTA training programs

Forklift Cert

Forklift · 2 days

Forklift Operator Competency Training and Certification

Forklift · 6 days

Order Picker

MHE · 6 days

Reach Truck

MHE · 4 days

Frequently asked questions

Do forklift operators need a licence in Vietnam?

Vietnam follows an employer-competency model: there is generally no government "forklift licence." The employer is legally responsible for ensuring each operator is trained, assessed and certified competent to a recognised standard. Law 84/2015/QH13 — Group 3 (strict OSH); vocational cert (MOLISA-licensed) + Occupational Safety Card

Which law governs forklift operators in Vietnam?

Law 84/2015/QH13 — Group 3 (strict OSH); vocational cert (MOLISA-licensed) + Occupational Safety Card, enforced by MOLISA — Department of Work Safety.

How does a GESTA certificate help in Vietnam?

GESTA assesses operators to a harmonised competency standard benchmarked to OSHA 1910.178, ISO 3691 and other leading frameworks. It provides the recognised, auditable competency assessment that discharges the employer's legal duty.

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