FlexHero Academy,
during working hours.
Safety & First Aid, transport & driver training, lifting & warehouse equipment, personal development. 19 training courses — during working hours, at FlexHero’s expense. Because professional knowledge only grows if you’re given time to learn.
A craftsman without opportunities for advancement will leave within a year. That’s why FlexHero invests in training — not because we have to, but because it works. FlexHero Academy offers training in four key areas: health and safety & first aid, transport & drivers, lifting & warehouse equipment, and personal development. All during working hours and at FlexHero’s expense.
The full range of training courses.
Four categories, seventeen training courses — from legally required certification to personal development. All managed in-house, in one place.
Safety & First Aid
Emergency Response
Legally required for one person per shift. Learn evacuation procedures, first aid and fire extinguishing. Annual refresher course.
First Aid on the Move
Practical first aid for accidents on the shop floor and during transport. Bandaging, CPR, AED.
Social safety
Recognise aggression, inappropriate behaviour and boundary violations. For those who supervise the public or teams.
Engineering and Safety
Risk awareness on technical shop floors: machine safety, personal protective equipment, LMRA.
VCA Basic / VOL
Basic for operational staff · VOL for managers. Exam via SSVV. Valid for 10 years.
Transport & Driver Training
ADR Basic (2-day course)
Obtain or renew — transport of dangerous goods by road. Includes exam.
Driver Training Day
Refresher day covering current legislation and regulations, driving and rest periods, tachograph practice and route planning.
Code 95
Mandatory 35-hour refresher training for professional drivers (5-year cycle). Can be built up in modules.
Digital Tachograph
How do you read it, what do you need to record, what are the fines? Practical and concise.
Road Safety Education
Defensive driving, tyre checks, blind spot awareness, working in roadworks.
Lifting & Warehouse Equipment
Working Safely (basic)
General warehouse safety training — for anyone involved in internal transport.
Forklift
Theory + practical day. Final certificate in accordance with health and safety guidelines. Valid for 5 years.
Reach truck
Narrow aisles, high racking, balance when lifting. 1-day intensive course.
Electric Pallet Truck (EPT)
Quick short training course (½ day) for those who only move pallets — no lifting work.
Stacker
For stackers with a walk-behind or ride-on operator. Includes practical test.
Aerial Work Platform
IPAF 3a/3b — scissor lifts and articulating boom lifts. Internationally recognised certificate.
Overhead crane
Working with overhead cranes and lifting equipment. Load stability, signalling, safety factors.
Personal development & employability
Communication & social skills
Communicating clearly with colleagues and managers, giving and receiving feedback, addressing conflicts.
Physical strain
Lifting engineering, shop floor ergonomics, recovery exercises — preventing back and neck problems.
How it works.
During the intake, you’ll discuss with your advisor which courses are relevant to your goals — immediately applicable (VCA, certificate update) or long-term (language, career progression). The courses take place during working hours; paid hours count towards your salary and pension. Materials and exam fees: on us.
Career progression path in your field.
For those who want it: a structured career progression path. Starting as a production worker, moving into logistics via forklift certification, or into specialist roles via a welding course. Each stage: a higher salary (€200–400/month per step).
Passed? The certificate remains yours.
All certificates you obtain are in your name, not FlexHero’s. Should you later start working for another employer, they remain valid. We keep them available digitally in the My FlexHero portal.
Frequently asked questions.
Do I have to pay back the course if I leave?
No, never. Our courses are an investment in you. No repayment obligation, no link to a minimum employment period.
Will I be paid during the course?
Yes, your normal hourly rate. Course hours count towards your pension and holiday allowance.
Which courses are compulsory?
Only VCA Basic for industrial shop floors — we arrange this as standard before your first day at work. The rest is up to you.
What if I’d rather study in my spare time?
That’s also possible — for example, for the Dutch language course, which is partly online. Discuss with your advisor which combination works best for you.
How many courses can I take per year?
There’s no strict limit. In practice, active craftsmen take 1–3 courses a year. The limit depends on available hours and what suits your assignment.
Do you want to build up your professional knowledge?
During the intake, we’ll discuss which courses suit your goals. You can register for them free of charge — you can decide afterwards.
