Can an N1 forklift license operate an N2 forklift?
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Forklifts fall under the scope of special equipment management, which includes vehicle maintenance and forklift operators. Drivers holding the N1 Special Equipment Operator License are permitted to operate forklifts. Below is relevant information: Forklift License: The N1 Special Equipment License refers to the forklift license, officially named the 'Special Equipment Operator License'. It is issued by local municipal quality supervision bureaus, with the operation type designated as forklift operator. To apply for the N1 Vehicle Maintenance Operator License, applicants must meet the following basic requirements: be at least 18 years old; males under 60 and females under 55; possess a junior high school diploma or higher (including junior high) with at least 3 months of relevant work experience; be in good health and meet any special physical requirements for the applied operation type.
I usually drive forklifts for warehouse work and have obtained the N1 license, so I'm quite familiar with it. Simply put, N1 and N2 are different types of licenses. N1 is for smaller forklifts, like those with lower load capacities, which are easier to operate. On the other hand, N2 refers to larger and heavier forklifts, such as those capable of carrying heavier loads. According to regulations, an N1 license doesn’t qualify you to operate N2 forklifts directly, as the operational skills and safety requirements differ significantly—handling N2 requires higher precision and strength control, so you need to obtain a separate N2 license. I’ve seen coworkers try driving different types of forklifts, which led to minor accidents—it’s quite dangerous. So, if you have an N1 license and want to operate N2 forklifts, quickly sign up for a training program to upgrade. It only takes a few days to pass the exam. Don’t cut corners—safety comes first! Always double-check the license type during work to avoid mishaps or fines.
