Universal access to training

The Lifting Equipment Engineers
Association (LEEA) has launched a
new scheme that will offer universal
access to its training courses on the
test, examination and maintenance
of overhead lifting equipment.

Designed to help address the
worldwide shortage of skilled
overhead lifting equipment
engineers, the LEEA’s individual
trainee programme is open to
anyone interested in pursuing a
career in this field, regardless of
whether they are currently employed
by a LEEA member company.

Launching
the new
scheme, Geoff
Holden, chief
executive of the
LEEA, said:
“The shortfall
in engineers
properly
qualified to
work on
overhead lifting
equipment is
one of the most
pressing
challenges
faced by our
members. In
recent years we
have invested significantly in our
training facilities and courses and the
new individual trainee programme
will make these accessible to any
aspiring lifting equipment engineer.

By no longer restricting LEEA
training to employees of member
companies we can significantly
increase the overall pool of talent
available to the industry, whilst
providing a springboard for students
looking to develop their career
prospects.”