ILEES — the International Lifting Equipment Engineers Society — is a professional body dedicated to advancing safety and competence in lifting operations, lifting equipment and heavy plant.
We bring together engineers, inspectors, operators, riggers and training providers around one shared goal: making sure that every person who operates, inspects, plans or supervises a lift is trained, assessed and certified to a recognised international standard.
Everything we do starts with one belief: no one should be harmed by a lifting operation.
A world where every lift is planned, executed and supervised by certified professionals.
Read moreTo develop, certify and connect competent lifting professionals through rigorous, practical training.
Read more140 courses across 10 pathways — from crane operation to lifting engineering.
Browse coursesEvery standard, course and assessment is designed to prevent incidents and protect lives.
Certification is earned through assessed theory and hands-on practical performance.
Independent, traceable and verifiable records that employers and regulators can trust.
International standards delivered locally through accredited training centers.