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APPRECIATION LEVEL TRAINING COURSES
PROSPECTUS
Document reference LEEA 024 dated 30 July 2004
Published by the
LIFTING EQUIPMENT ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION
Waggoners Court, 77 The Street, Manuden
Bishop's Stortford, Herts. CM23 1DW
United Kingdom
Tel: 00 44 (0) 1279 816504 Fax: 00 44 (0) 1279 816524
E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.leea.co.uk
Document reference LEEA 024 dated 30.7.04
Introduction
For many years the Association has provided correspondence courses to train members’ employees as
testers and examiners of lifting equipment. The courses provide the theoretical knowledge required to pass
the Associations examinations.
However we realised that there was also a need to train those employees who do not test or examine
equipment, but who need an appreciation of various aspects of lifting equipment. These appreciation
level training courses have been developed to do just that.
The appreciation level training courses are intended to be tailored to meet the individual’s need so a
flexible approach has been taken, dividing the subject matter into single topic elements. These may be
used as induction training for new staff, as familiarisation training for works, sales, office and stores
personnel or to support members’ own in house-training. Some elements may be of benefit as up-
date/refresher training for previously trained staff or as complementary training for those having difficulty
with a particular subject.
Training element structure

Each training element is intended to cover a specific subject and is self contained. The intention is that by
working through the text a student will gain sufficient understanding of the subject to enable them to
converse knowledgeably with their fellow employees, customers or others in their day to day activities
within the industry.
Students are encouraged to read supporting publications and to become familiar with other sources of
authoritative information. It is not intended that students should remember the fine detail, but that they
understand the general requirements and principles laid down and know where to make further reference
when necessary.
Elements are grouped under broad headings for reference only. By restricting the scope of each element to
a single subject, or closely related subjects, the student can follow a training programme tailored to suit
their particular needs and those of their employer.
Training programme
Any combination of elements may be selected to form a training programme. In a few cases, where the
student has a limited need, the work programme may be one or two elements only. In most cases however,
larger programmes will be required. The Association will happily give advice on the structure of suitable
work programmes.
Where a lengthy programme is necessary, we suggest this is split into cycles of no more than 8/10
elements at a time. This will allow students time between periods of training to build on their knowledge
from practical experience in their working environment before going on to other matters. The Association
will maintain records of the elements taken by each student, thereby ensuring that there is no duplication
of study, that the elements are issued in a progressive way and enabling advice to be given on the
structure of further training.
How the training programme will operate

When the required elements have been chosen and the student enrolled we will despatch the elements at
weekly intervals in ascending element number order. With each element is a tick box answer assignment
and a post paid reply envelope to return it to the Association for marking. After marking it will be
returned to the student the following week to let them know how well they did and guide them on any
incorrect answers.
Study time varies slightly from element to element, but the average student should take no longer than 1
hour for most elements.
Students may be enrolled at any time as there is no structured start or finish, although it may be necessary
to restrict entry at certain times of the year, eg Christmas, for administrative reasons.
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Training records
At the end of each training programme/cycle, students will be issued with a training record identifying the
elements studied and the marks obtained. A copy of the record will also be sent to the employer for the
students training file. This will assist employers to assess if further training is required, and the form it
should take, as well as satisfying the need for training records to be maintained.
Fees
As there are no structured courses, the elements are individually priced as follows:
Delivery within UK: £5.00 per element plus VAT total £5.88.
Delivery outside UK but within Europe: £5.66 per element plus VAT total £6.65
Delivery to the rest of the world: £7.02 per element plus VAT total £8.25
(VAT applies on the elements irrespective of whether the student is in the UK or overseas. This is because
Customs and Excise regard the service as being provided in the UK.)
Training elements available

The elements listed below represent the first stage of the development of this flexible training. If sufficient
demand is shown the subject matter will be expanded. If you have any comments or suggestions to make
about the training, or for additional subjects, please forward them to the Association. Constructive
critisism is always welcomed.
The elements are listed under section headings for ease of reference and administration.
Section 1 Introductory Material

Element 1.1 Welcome to the Lifting Equipment Industry
An introduction for new employees to some of the common practices and terms used in the
lifting equipment industry. This is intended as the initial element in the training programme for
anyone new to the industry, helping them to understand what is going on around them.
Element 1.2 Lifting Equipment and the Law

An explanation of the legal requirements affecting the supply and use of lifting equipment in
simple terms. As the legislation relating to the use of lifting equipment is changing and the
requirements of the new regulations are not yet fully known, this element is intended as interim
guidance only. It will be revised as soon as the new regulations are published.
Section 2 Rating and Marking of Lifting Equipment

Element 2.1 Metric and Imperial Units of Weights and Measures
An explanation of the units used in rating and marking lifting equipment. The conversion
factors used from the imperial system to the metric system and vice versa, BSI guidance when
marking lifting equipment concluding with some common conversion tables.
Element 2.2 Terms and Practices Used in Rating Lifting Equipment

An explanation of the terms MBL, FOS, WLL, SWL and Mode Factor, followed by a short
study of the uniform load and trigonometric methods of rating multi-leg slings.
Element 2.3 Material Grades and Appliance Classifications

An explanation of why we use grade marks, how these were arrived at and what they tell us. A
brief explanation of chain block classifications and what they mean.
Section 3 Materials, Their Properties and Uses

Element 3.1 Chemical and Physical Properties
An outline of the chemical and physical properties of the various materials, their desirability or
otherwise in lifting equipment. An explanation of the notch effect.
Element 3.2 Materials Used in Lifting Equipment Manufacture

A brief explanation of all the materials commonly used in the manufacture of lifting equipment,
together with examples of their uses.
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Element 3.3 Manufacturing Methods Associated with Steel Components

An introduction to the main methods and engineering processes associated with the
manufacture of steel components and fabrications as used in the lifting equipment industry.
Element 3.4 Destructive and Non-destructive Testing

An outline of the main destructive and non-destructive material tests used in engineering, what
they tell us about a material and their relevance in the manufacture of lifting equipment. An
explanation of proof testing and thorough examination.
Section 4 Flexible Lifting Media

The elements in this section explain the different lifting media used to construct slings or used as the lifting media in
lifting appliances. They outline the construction, types, materials and, where applicable, grades, with examples of
their uses and limitations.
Element 4.1 Short Link Chain

Element 4.2 Wire Rope
Element 4.3 Ropes of Natural and Man-made Fibres
Element 4.4 Flat Woven Webbing Made From Man-made Fibres
Section 5 Forged Lifting Components

The elements in this section all take the same form and are product specific. They explain the various types and,
where applicable, grades of the product, the intended applications, limitations, safe use, selection, information to be
given when specifying and the documentation to be issued.
Element 5.1 Shackles

Element 5.2 Eyebolts
Element 5.3 Turnbuckles and Rigging Screws
Element 5.4 Hooks
Section 6 Slings
Element 6.1 Slings for General Lifting Purposes
An outline of the various types of slings, their materials and formations, with an outline of the
considerations for selection of the appropriate type of sling.
The remaining elements in this section all take the same form and are product specific. They explain the various
types of sling, the materials and, where applicable, the grades, the intended applications, limitations, safe use,
selection, information to be given when specifying and the documentation to be Issued.
Element 6.2 Grade 8 Mechanically Assembled Chain Slings

Element 6.3 Wire Rope Slings
Element 6.4 Flat Woven Webbing Slings
Element 6.5 Roundslings
Element 6.6 Fibre Rope Slings
Section 7 Small Fabrications

The elements in this section take a similar form and are product specific. They explain the various types of the
product, the intended applications, limitations, safe use, selection, information to be given when specifying and the
documentation to be issued.
Element 7.1 Plate Clamps

Element 7.2 Beam Clamps
Element 7.3 Lifting Beams
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Appreciation Level Training Courses

Enrolment form
Student number if known
Use BLOCK CAPITALS
Full name: Date of birth:
Company name (and branch if applicable):
Name and position of company training representative to whom results are to be sent (and branch
if different from above):
Address to which the course elements should be sent (the elements will be sent out at weekly
intervals so please ensure that the address given here is convenient for all elements ordered. The
company address can be used)
Place a tick in the box alongside the course elements required

Element No Tick as reqd Element No Tick as reqd Element No Tick as reqd
1.1 4.1 6.2
1.2 4.2 6.3
2.1 4.3 6.4
2.2 4.4 6.5
2.3 5.1 6.6
3.1 5.2 7.1
3.2 5.3 7.2
3.3 5.4 7.3
3.4 6.1
Enclose your cheque for the course fee @ UK: £5.88 per element
Europe: £6.65 per element
World: £8.25 per element
and return the enrolment form to:

Waggoners Court, 77 The Street
Manuden, Bishop's Stortford
Herts. CM23 1DW
United Kingdom
Tel: + 44 (0) 1279 816504 Fax: + 44 (0) 1279 816524

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Document reference LEEA 024 dated 30 July 2004

Training element structure

How the training programme will operate

Training elements available

Section 1 Introductory Material

Element 1.2 Lifting Equipment and the Law

Section 2 Rating and Marking of Lifting Equipment

Element 2.2 Terms and Practices Used in Rating Lifting Equipment

Element 2.3 Material Grades and Appliance Classifications

Section 3 Materials, Their Properties and Uses

Element 3.2 Materials Used in Lifting Equipment Manufacture

Element 3.3 Manufacturing Methods Associated with Steel Components

Element 3.4 Destructive and Non-destructive Testing

Section 4 Flexible Lifting Media

Element 4.1 Short Link Chain

Section 5 Forged Lifting Components

Element 5.1 Shackles

Element 6.2 Grade 8 Mechanically Assembled Chain Slings

Section 7 Small Fabrications

Element 7.1 Plate Clamps

Appreciation Level Training Courses

Student number if known

Use BLOCK CAPITALS

Full name: Date of birth:

Company name (and branch if applicable):

Place a tick in the box alongside the course elements required

1.1 4.1 6.2

1.2 4.2 6.3

2.1 4.3 6.4

2.2 4.4 6.5

2.3 5.1 6.6

3.1 5.2 7.1

3.2 5.3 7.2

3.3 5.4 7.3

LIFTING EQUIPMENT ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION

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