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The International Lifting Equipment Engineers Society trains, assesses and certifies the people who operate, rig, inspect, plan and supervise lifting operations — and accredits the centers that train them.

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Cranes & Hoisting 14 courses

Cranes & Hoisting

Operator programmes for every major crane type — from truck-mounted loader cranes to lattice crawlers, tower cranes and overhead travelling cranes — built around pre-use checks, load charts, set-up and safe lifting practice.

Explore pathway Rigging, Slinging & Signalling 18 courses

Rigging, Slinging & Signalling

Hands-on rigging and signalling qualifications covering load assessment, sling selection, hitches, hand signals and radio communication for onshore, offshore and marine lifting.

Explore pathway Earthmoving & Heavy Equipment 21 courses

Earthmoving & Heavy Equipment

Operator certification for earthmoving, road-building and site plant, combining machine familiarisation, pre-use inspection, safe driving and productive operating technique.

Explore pathway Lifting Equipment Inspection 22 courses

Lifting Equipment Inspection

Inspector and examiner programmes for lifting accessories, manual and powered lifting machines, cranes, forklifts and offshore containers — aligned to LOLER, ASME B30 and ISO inspection practice.

Explore pathway Lifting Supervision & Planning 12 courses

Lifting Supervision & Planning

Management-level programmes for those who plan, supervise and direct lifting operations, including critical-lift planning, LOLER competence and our flagship Lifting Engineering Diploma.

Explore pathway Trucks, Transport & Driving 16 courses

Trucks, Transport & Driving

Safe driving and operation programmes for heavy goods and specialist vehicles — tippers, mixers, tankers, lowbeds and vacuum trucks — plus dangerous-goods transport awareness.

Explore pathway Drilling & Piling Rigs 10 courses

Drilling & Piling Rigs

Specialist operator courses for piling and drilling plant used in foundations and geotechnical works, with emphasis on rig stability, set-up, drilling hazards and exclusion zones.

Explore pathway Forklifts & Material Handling 8 courses

Forklifts & Material Handling

Material-handling programmes for warehouses, yards, ports and terminals — forklifts, telehandlers, reach stackers, empty container handlers and vacuum lifters.

Explore pathway Access Platforms & Working at Height 8 courses

Access Platforms & Working at Height

Courses for mobile elevating work platforms and work at height — harness and fall-arrest use, rescue planning, man-riding equipment and supervision of work at height.

Explore pathway Health, Safety & Compliance 11 courses

Health, Safety & Compliance

Core health, safety and compliance training that supports every lifting and plant operation — safety leadership, confined spaces, fire warden duties, asbestos, dangerous goods and quality auditing.

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Lattice Boom Crawler Crane Operation Cranes & Hoisting LBCMC

Lattice Boom Crawler Crane Operation

Operation of lattice boom crawler cranes for heavy and long-reach lifting.

5 Days Certified
Electric Overhead Travelling (EOT) Crane Safe Operation Cranes & Hoisting EOTCO

Electric Overhead Travelling (EOT) Crane Safe Operation

Safe operation of overhead bridge and gantry cranes in factories and workshops.

2 Days Certified
Tower Crane Operation Cranes & Hoisting TWR

Tower Crane Operation

Operation of hammerhead, luffing and flat-top tower cranes.

5 Days Certified
Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) Operator Access Platforms & Working at Height MLTO

Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) Operator

Safe use of boom-type mobile elevating work platforms.

2 Days Certified
Basic Rigging & Slinging Rigging, Slinging & Signalling BRS

Basic Rigging & Slinging

Foundation rigging course on lifting, moving objects and selecting the right gear.

3 Days Certified
Wheeled & Crawler Excavator Operator Earthmoving & Heavy Equipment EXV

Wheeled & Crawler Excavator Operator

Excavator operation covering pre-inspection, driving and digging tasks.

5 Days Certified
Basic Lifting Equipment General Inspection Lifting Equipment Inspection LEGI-1

Basic Lifting Equipment General Inspection

Foundation inspection course for lifting accessories and general lifting equipment.

5 Days Certified
Mobile Crane Inspection Lifting Equipment Inspection MCI

Mobile Crane Inspection

Thorough examination of mobile cranes including structure, hydraulics and safety systems.

5 Days Certified
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From Operator to Lifting Supervisor: Building Your Career Pathway Careers & Training
Oct 27, 2026 · 2 min read

From Operator to Lifting Supervisor: Building Your Career Pathway

Lifting offers one of the clearest career ladders in construction and industry. Each step builds on hands-on experience and adds a recognised qualific...

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Working at Height on MEWPs: Plan the Rescue Before You Go Up Safety & Standards
Oct 23, 2026 · 2 min read

Working at Height on MEWPs: Plan the Rescue Before You Go Up

Mobile elevating work platforms are one of the safest ways to work at height, but only when the whole task is planned, including what happens if somet...

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Reading a Mobile Crane Load Chart: A Practical Guide Safety & Standards
Oct 19, 2026 · 2 min read

Reading a Mobile Crane Load Chart: A Practical Guide

A load chart tells you what a crane can lift in a specific configuration. Misreading it is one of the fastest routes to an overturn or structural fail...

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21Jan 2027 Webinar

Lifting Safety Outlook 2027 — Live Webinar

4:00 PM ILEES 10Mar 2027 Workshop

Rigging & Slinging Practical Workshop

9:00 AM ILEES 15Apr 2027 Webinar

Reading Load Charts Correctly — Webinar

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