Foundation Certificate [FOU]
Description
The Foundation Course is aimed at a beginner’s level. It covers common types of lifting equipment used across the industry and basic knowledge of key topics.
This course is a pre-requisite for LEEA’s Advanced Programmes and does not qualify you to do inspection or examination of lifting equipment.
Duration
Instructor Led Training - 3 days
Instructor Led Zoom Training - 3 days
e-Learning - average 20 hours
Course Contents
- Legislation, regulations, standards and best practice relating to lifting equipment
- Definitions
- Controlling risks
- Materials science
- Units of measure
- Basic machines
- Manufacturers verification
- Rating of lifting equipment
- Types of lifting equipment
Delivery Options
- e-Learning
Requirements
- No previous experience or qualifications required
- You must be over 18 years old.
- You must be employed by a LEEA member or registered with us as an Individual Trainee
Courses available on request.
