Maintainer of mobile cranes - training course 

We would like to invite you to take part in a training course for mobile crane maintainer qualifications. The course will prepare you to gain UDT qualifications. Our training centre specialises in training in the operation and maintenance of all types of cranes. The training programme is adapted to the requirements of the UDT.  

Mobile crane on building site

About the course  

The mobile crane operator and maintenance course is divided into two parts: 

  • theoretical - Classes are held in a lecture theatre at our facility, and it is also possible to attend lectures online,  
  • practical - classes take place on the equipment in the manoeuvring area, under the supervision of a qualified trainer.  

It is also possible to deliver the course at the client's premises and equipment.  

At the end of the course, you will face an examination before the UDT commission, and if you pass, you will be issued with a qualification certificate for the operation/maintenance of mobile cranes. 

Entitlements 

UDT qualifications for the maintenance and operation of mobile cranes have a validity of 5 years. After this time they must be renewed. UDT authorisations are valid throughout the country and are also recognised by EU employers. 

Training programmes 

The scope of the course on conservator mobile cranes includes: 

  • construction of cranes,  
  • types of cranes,  
  • health and safety rules, 
  • technical supervision, 
  • principles for the correct maintenance and operation of mobile cranes,  
  • ways of repairing the most common defects,  
  • operator and maintenance duties,  
  • operator and maintenance qualifications,  
  • principles of writing a conservation plan, 
  • practical maintenance activities on cranes.  

Entry requirements for the course

To participate in the course you must: 

  • have a minimum of primary education,  
  • be at least 18 years old,  
  • have a category B driving licence (an operator with a category C licence may drive on public roads), 
  • provide a doctor's opinion of good health.  
mobile cranes at work

Mobile cranes - applications and specifics 

Mobile cranes are cranes that are placed on a suitably reinforced truck chassis or on a purpose-built mobile chassis. They are driven by one or two engines. Mobile cranes consist of winches and a pivoting boom that allows the machine to lift, lower and move parts. Mobile cranes have two modes of operation: hoisting and transport. Mobile cranes are most commonly used for handling and transport work and the assembly of industrial facilities. 

Types of cranes 

  • mobile and portable cranes, 
  • rail-mounted cranes, 
  • stationary cranes, 
  • deck cranes, 
  • floating cranes, 
  • railway cranes and on railway vehicles, 
  • tower cranes and fast-moving. 

We offer training for the aforementioned types of cranes. 

What do we offer?

  • training aids,  
  • full training (theoretical and practical part), 
  • UDT examination (all examination formalities are handled by us). 

Responsibilities of the conservator

employees on site
  1. Carry out regular technical inspections and maintenance of cranes, including checking and repairing mechanisms, hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic systems and other components.
  2. Replacement of worn parts and consumables, including bearings, belts, hoses, cables and filters.
  3. Carrying out painting and corrosion protection work on cranes.
  4. Monitoring the wear and tear status of cranes and recording failures and faults.
  5. Maintain regular contact with site managers and other staff to ensure effective and timely delivery of conservation work.
  6. Planning and coordinating crane maintenance work, including scheduling inspections and maintenance, and supervising work carried out by other staff.

Where do we train? 

Our head office is in Warsaw, but we have training centres in major cities throughout Poland. We also offer to travel to the client's address and carry out training there. 

We have provided training in cities such as: 

  • Poznań, 
  • Bydgoszcz, 
  • Torun, 
  • Łódź, 
  • Lublin, 
  • Kraków, 
  • Wrocław, 
  • Bialystok, 
  • Gdansk, 
  • Szczecin. 

Training price 

Prices at our centre are set individually. It depends on, among other things, the location of the training or the group of participants. To find out more, please contact our consultants. 

There are other training courses on offer, including: 

  • cableways,  
  • cranes, 
  • lifts,  
  • ship lifts and goods lifts,  
  • winches and hoists.  

You are more than welcome to contact us. 

Questions and answers

Do mobile crane operators need a driving licence?

Yes, mobile crane operators should hold a category B driving licence. 

What is the UDT exam for a mobile crane?

The exam consists of two parts, theoretical and practical. During the theoretical part, the examinee will have to demonstrate his/her knowledge acquired during the course and during the practical part, he/she will have to show his/her skills in driving the crane.