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 dont 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?