The Lifting Equipment

Engineers Association
 Kevin Crilly
Regional Manager – East
Manager LEEA Middle East Office - Dubai
 Introduction
 Membership

 Technical Audit

 Training

 Experience
Office & Training Centre

LEEA Office
 LEEA Middle East office

 Located in the Dubai International Academic City

 Will provide support to the MENA region

 Office and Training centre

Membership

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Membership

 To be eligible for membership a company must be involved in

some or all of the listed activities relating to lifting
equipment:

 Design
 Manufacture
 Import
 Supply
 Servicing/Repair
 Examination/Inspection
 Verification (Inspection & Testing)
 Training
 Requires a financial commitment from the business

 A company must have been trading for a minimum of 12 moths before an

application can be accepted

 Membership is country specific

 Every company that applies for membership must undergo a mandatory

assessment

 This assessment will determine the initial category of membership that can
be offered

 An offer of membership will be made if the company is a suitable candidate

 Classes of Membership
 Full Member
An organisation which meets the Associations Technical Requirements

 Development Member
An organisation that has been audited but does not yet meet the
associations technical requirements

 Associate Member
An organisation involved in test, examination or verification of lifting
equipment but not for profit e.g. UK Ministry of Defence or service
companies not involved in verification e.g. end user training companies
 What can you expect from your membership?
 A unique source of information and technical support
 Technical audits (Development & Full members)
 Training courses (Member companies only)
 Protection of members interests on a collective basis
 Use of Association logo
 Technical Publications – COPSULE, Handbooks
 Representation on standardization and certification bodies
 Consultation with various National governments
 Formal/Informal contact with like minded people and businesses
 Promotion of members through seminars, LiftEx, LEEA Roadshow and
other exhibitions
 Fees
 Membership assessment - £1000 (one off fee)

Not payable until an audit date is fixed

Must be cleared prior to the audit taking place

 Annual membership - £875

Corporate membership fees apply to companies with more than

one country that are members

Payable once an offer of membership is made

Must be cleared prior to any certificates or reports being issued

 Surveillance audit - £500

Conducted once every 2 years

Technical Audit
 Every member company (except associate) must under go the audit
process:

 Initial

 Development (progress towards full membership)

 Surveillance - Every 2 years

Technical Audits are carried out
on a regular basis by the
Associations Technical Officers

They are designed to keep the

Member up to date with the
Associations Technical
Requirements and be a link to
the Associations developments
and activities
 Technical Audit

 7 Sections in Total

Section 1 – Organisation, Management and Facilities

Structure of Organisation

Personnel Training and Qualifications

Independence of Examination Personnel

Technical Support

Reference Material

Availability of Test Equipment

Liability Insurance
 Other Sections

 Section 2 – Documentation and Records

 Section 3 – Factored Goods

 Section 4 - Verification of Lifting Equipment

 Section 5 - Test and Examination Equipment

 Section 6 – Material Control

 Section 7 – Hire Equipment

 Technical Advice & Support
 The Associations staff are available to
assist and advise Members on any
technical matters or queries that they
may have relating to Lifting Equipment
or membership activities

 Regular visits from Technical Officers

 Requested visits for technical support,

advice and information

 Routine audit visits

LEEA Training
Innovative learning and
Continual Professional Development
Introducing the LEEA Academy
Key features of the LEEA Academy

 A modern and flexible approach to training, offering:

 A state of the art training platform and training aids

 A variety of training delivery options & simplified payments

 All training options consistent by content and experience for the learner

 Available on all platforms (PC, Mac and tablets)

 LEEA Academy

 Cloud based Learning Management System

 Interactive quizzes and tests

 3D video modelling used in all courses to enhance understanding

 Interactive 3D modelling used for ILT training courses

Key features of the LEEA Academy

 Training courses facilitate social learning

 Students access to the Academy online knowledge base

 Dedicated LEEA tutor support

 Dedicated technical helpdesk

Various Training Options
 Flexibility
 E-Learning
 Replaces existing paper based correspondence and online courses

 On-site Instructor Led

 Traditional on-site, global training led by LEEA Training Officers
 Examination included

 Blended Learning
 E-Learning course followed by a 2-day recap and examination
session delivered by LEEA Training Officer
 Frequently requested during feedback sessions

 Proficiency Testing
 Practical thorough examination sessions including documentation
 Programme recently completed for Abu Dhabi Government body
 Practical Training Courses
The Association owns a dedicated UK based training centre offering a
comprehensive range of interactive training courses
Practical Training Courses
Courses currently offered in our UK training centre:
Pt1 Foundation Course (Compulsory element) 2 day course

Lifting Equipment General – Diploma 5 day course

Lifting Machines Manual – Diploma 5 day course

Lifting Machines Power – Diploma 5 day course

Runways and Crane Structures - Diploma 5 day course

Overhead Travelling Crane – Diploma 5 day course

Offshore Containers – Diploma 5 day course

All courses are examined, passing a diploma course entitles the inspector
to apply for a TEAM card
 On Site Training Courses
Courses which can be held at members sites include:

Pt1 Foundation Course (Compulsory element) 2 day course

Lifting Equipment General – Diploma 5 day course

Lifting Machines Manual – Diploma 5 day course

Lifting Machines Power – Diploma 5 day course

Offshore Containers – Diploma 5 day course

Mobile Crane Examination - Diploma 7 day curse

All courses are examined, passing a diploma course entitles the inspector
to apply for a TEAM card
LEEA Certificates

LEEA Hologram
LEEA Test Examine And Maintain (TEAM) Card

Identifies the inspector and their employer

Show the validity date (renewed every 3 years)

Shows evidence of training

It lists the Diploma Modules the holder has successfully completed

Renewed through a CPD process to ensure the holder is kept up to date

All TEAM cards can be independently verified no the LEEA website

http://leeaint.com/uk/Verify-a-TEAM-Card

Enter the company name and the card registration number

Team Card
 TEAM Card Refresher
 TEAM Card holders don’t have to attend the programme

 Improved communication to those carrying out the work

 Safety alerts, product updates, changes to legislation etc.

 Can be completed within 2 hours

 30 day window in which to complete

 Provides an interesting and engaging learning experience

 Renewal fee: £25 per TEAM Card

 Note: On expiry of a TEAM Card having multiple qualifications, all
relevant refresher programmes will be provided for renewal, within this
single fee
 TEAM Card Refreshers
What our membersr are saying………..
“Well constructed and easy to navigate” “…I soon got the hang of
it and from then on I
“Very good approach to found it relatively easy
recertification and not treating going. Quietly
experienced Lifting Engineers as impressed”
fools”
“…thank you very much for
“I have cost effectively this wonderful program which
achieved a lot via this means is absolutely helpful for every
and I'm very grateful to the member like me who are
LEEA administration for having refreshing their
innovated this approach” knowledge…”

“Thanks a lot. Proud to be

“Really Good course and support”
a LEEA member”
Experience
 The biggest problem for most companies is how do you prove that the
inspector is capable of conducting the task that he has arrived to do!!

 The association launched the TEAM Card which was supported by a log
book

 Every person that passes a LEEA Diploma is issued with a log book

 The log book should be carried by the inspector when ever he carries out
an inspection

 It shows the equipment that was inspected

 It is signed by the client/customer which allows for an independent

verification process

 The inspector should be able to provide the log book on request

TEAM Card Log Book
Confirmed by Customer
 Any
Questions?