LEEA Accredited - Appointed Person Lifting Operations Competency Assessment

Course Description

This 1-day LEEA Accredited Appointed Person Assessment is for existing Appointed Persons who wish to re-qualify and renew their LEEA Appointed Person qualification or convert their existing Appointed Person Training to a LEEA Accredited qualification.

What certificate will i receive?

LEEA Accredited Training Scheme Certificate, valid for 5 years.


LEEA certificates can be verified on the LEEA website> click here.

What is the duration of the course?

The assessment is 1 day.

What are the entry requirements?

You must hold, or have held previously, an Appointed Person qualification. 

What does the course cover?

The LEEA-accredited Appointed Person assessment, assesses cnadidates in:

- Legislation, regulations and standards governing the use of lifting equipment

- Roles and responsibilities of personnel involved in the lifting operation;

- Different types of lifts

- Requirements for lifting persons, lifting from height, safe access & egress;

- Different types of cranes; - Crane selection;

- Knowledge and selection of lifting accessories

- Crane communications, such as hand signals and radios

- Site preparation, inc. ground assessments

- Lift planning

- Lift Calculations and rigging

- Documentation and communication

- Conducting a live lifting operation.

How is the course assessed?

The Appointed Person assessment/reassessment is comprised of two parts:

1. Knowledge assessment

The knowledge assessment comprises a written examination of which the pass mark is 80%. Students will be required to reference materials, such as BS7121, LOLER, PUWER and local legislative and regulatory documents.

2. Practical assessment

The practical assessment comprises of a lifting plan exercise scenario. The learner will be provided with a scenario, for which they will need to plan the lift, risk assessment and method statement.

Both assessments will be invigilated.

Course info

  • Certificate
  • LEEA certificate - Valid for 5 years
  • Duration
  • 1.0 days

  • Who is it for
  • Advanced Learners

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11 Dec

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