LEEA Foundation Certificate (FOU)
The newly revised Foundation Certificate is aimed at a beginner’s level. It covers common types of lifting equipment used across the industry and basic knowledge of key topics.
Designed with insights from global industry experts and tailored to real-world challenges, this revised course combines engaging virtual scenarios with interactive learning tools.
Employees will gain a robust understanding of key industry terms, tackle practical problems through immersive case studies, and reinforce their skills with personalised assessments. With a focus on ethical principles like safety and professionalism, our course ensures that your team not only meets but exceeds industry standards.
This course is a pre-requisite for LEEA Diploma's and does not qualify you to do inspection or examination of lifting equipment.
Duration
Instructor Led Training - 3 days
Instructor Led Virtual Classroom Training - 3 days
Delegates
Maximum number for Instructor Led Training and Virtual Classroom (online) - 12 delegates
Course Contents
- Brief History
- LEEA's Behaviours for a Safer World of Work
- Legislation & Regulations
- Managing Risk
- Industry Relevant Definitions
- Manufacturing of Lifting Equipment
- Materials and Properties
- Lifting accessories
- Lifting appliances
- Purchasing and Control of Lifting Equipment
Delivery Options
- e-Learning
- In-person training at Huntingdon Training Centre
- Virtual Classroom (online)
- Instructor-led training on your premises (members only)
Requirements
- No previous experience or qualifications required
- You must be over 16 years old.
- You must be employed by a LEEA member or registered with us as an Individual Trainee
This course is a pre-requisite for LEEA Diploma's and does not qualify you to do inspection or examination of lifting equipment.
To select the delivery option and date that works best for you, please click the link here.
Course Dates
| Location | Virtual Classroom |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 13/05/2025 |
| End Date | 15/05/2025 |
| Places Left | 6 |
| Member Price | £395.00 |
| Individual Trainee Price | £790.00 |
Course Times: Tuesday – Thursday 09:00 – 16:00. Course times depend on group progress and may change.
This course will be delivered via Zoom, and further details regarding this will be provided in the joining instructions.
| Location | Huntingdon |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 13/05/2025 |
| End Date | 15/05/2025 |
| Places Left | 1 |
| Member Price | £435.00 |
| Individual Trainee Price | £870.00 |
Course Times: Tuesday - Thursday 09:00–16:00. Course times depend on group progress and may change.
Meals & Refreshments - Students are requested to bring their own drink vessel and food as these will not be provided by LEEA.
| Location | UK |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 20/05/2025 |
| End Date | 22/05/2025 |
| Places Left | 5 |
| Member Price | £435.00 |
| Individual Trainee Price | £870.00 |
Course Times: Tuesday - Thursday 09:00–16:00. Course times depend on group progress and may change.
VENUE: C7 Conference Centre, 100 High Craighall Rd, Glasgow, G4 9UD
Meals & Refreshments will be provided by the venue so please let us know of any dietary requirements.
| Location | Virtual Classroom |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 20/05/2025 |
| End Date | 22/05/2025 |
| Places Left | 9 |
| Member Price | £395.00 |
| Individual Trainee Price | £790.00 |
Course Times: Tuesday – Thursday 09:00 – 16:00. Course times depend on group progress and may change.
This course will be delivered via Zoom, and further details regarding this will be provided in the joining instructions.
| Location | Virtual Classroom |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 27/05/2025 |
| End Date | 29/05/2025 |
| Places Left | 9 |
| Member Price | £395.00 |
| Individual Trainee Price | £790.00 |
Course Times: Tuesday – Thursday 09:00 – 16:00. Course times depend on group progress and may change.
This course will be delivered via Zoom, and further details regarding this will be provided in the joining instructions.
| Location | Huntingdon |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 27/05/2025 |
| End Date | 29/05/2025 |
| Places Left | 8 |
| Member Price | £435.00 |
| Individual Trainee Price | £870.00 |
Course Times: Tuesday - Thursday 09:00–16:00. Course times depend on group progress and may change.
Meals & Refreshments - Students are requested to bring their own drink vessel and food as these will not be provided by LEEA.
| Location | Huntingdon |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 03/06/2025 |
| End Date | 05/06/2025 |
| Places Left | 3 |
| Member Price | £435.00 |
| Individual Trainee Price | £870.00 |
Course Times: Tuesday - Thursday 09:00–16:00. Course times depend on group progress and may change.
Meals & Refreshments - Students are requested to bring their own drink vessel and food as these will not be provided by LEEA.
| Location | Virtual Classroom |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 03/06/2025 |
| End Date | 05/06/2025 |
| Places Left | 10 |
| Member Price | £395.00 |
| Individual Trainee Price | £790.00 |
Course Times: Tuesday – Thursday 09:00 – 16:00. Course times depend on group progress and may change.
This course will be delivered via Zoom, and further details regarding this will be provided in the joining instructions.
| Location | Virtual Classroom |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 10/06/2025 |
| End Date | 12/06/2025 |
| Places Left | 24 |
| Member Price | £395.00 |
| Individual Trainee Price | £790.00 |
Course Times: Tuesday – Thursday 09:00 – 16:00. Course times depend on group progress and may change.
This course will be delivered via Zoom, and further details regarding this will be provided in the joining instructions.
| Location | Virtual Classroom |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 17/06/2025 |
| End Date | 19/06/2025 |
| Places Left | 11 |
| Member Price | £395.00 |
| Individual Trainee Price | £790.00 |
Course Times: Tuesday – Thursday 09:00 – 16:00. Course times depend on group progress and may change.
This course will be delivered via Zoom, and further details regarding this will be provided in the joining instructions.
| Location | Huntingdon |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 17/06/2025 |
| End Date | 19/06/2025 |
| Places Left | 7 |
| Member Price | £435.00 |
| Individual Trainee Price | £870.00 |
Course Times: Tuesday - Thursday 09:00–16:00. Course times depend on group progress and may change.
Meals & Refreshments - Students are requested to bring their own drink vessel and food as these will not be provided by LEEA.
| Location | Virtual Classroom |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 24/06/2025 |
| End Date | 26/06/2025 |
| Places Left | 12 |
| Member Price | £395.00 |
| Individual Trainee Price | £790.00 |
Course Times: Tuesday – Thursday 09:00 – 16:00. Course times depend on group progress and may change.
This course will be delivered via Zoom, and further details regarding this will be provided in the joining instructions.
| Location | UK |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 01/07/2025 |
| End Date | 03/07/2025 |
| Places Left | 6 |
| Member Price | £435.00 |
| Individual Trainee Price | £870.00 |
Course Times: Tuesday - Thursday 09:00–16:00. Course times depend on group progress and may change.
VENUE: Holiday Inn Bexley, Black Prince Interchange, Southwold Rd, Bexley, DA5 1ND
Meals & Refreshments will be provided by the venue so please let us know of any dietary requirements.
| Location | Virtual Classroom |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 01/07/2025 |
| End Date | 03/07/2025 |
| Places Left | 23 |
| Member Price | £395.00 |
| Individual Trainee Price | £790.00 |
Course Times: Tuesday – Thursday 09:00 – 16:00. Course times depend on group progress and may change.
This course will be delivered via Zoom, and further details regarding this will be provided in the joining instructions.
| Location | Virtual Classroom |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 08/07/2025 |
| End Date | 10/07/2025 |
| Places Left | 11 |
| Member Price | £395.00 |
| Individual Trainee Price | £790.00 |
Course Times: Tuesday – Thursday 09:00 – 16:00. Course times depend on group progress and may change.
This course will be delivered via Zoom, and further details regarding this will be provided in the joining instructions.
| Location | Virtual Classroom |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 15/07/2025 |
| End Date | 17/07/2025 |
| Places Left | 24 |
| Member Price | £395.00 |
| Individual Trainee Price | £790.00 |
Course Times: Tuesday – Thursday 09:00 – 16:00. Course times depend on group progress and may change.
This course will be delivered via Zoom, and further details regarding this will be provided in the joining instructions.
| Location | Virtual Classroom |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 22/07/2025 |
| End Date | 24/07/2025 |
| Places Left | 24 |
| Member Price | £395.00 |
| Individual Trainee Price | £790.00 |
Course Times: Tuesday – Thursday 09:00 – 16:00. Course times depend on group progress and may change.
This course will be delivered via Zoom, and further details regarding this will be provided in the joining instructions.
| Location | Virtual Classroom |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 29/07/2025 |
| End Date | 31/07/2025 |
| Places Left | 24 |
| Member Price | £395.00 |
| Individual Trainee Price | £790.00 |
Course Times: Tuesday – Thursday 09:00 – 16:00. Course times depend on group progress and may change.
This course will be delivered via Zoom, and further details regarding this will be provided in the joining instructions.
| Location | UK |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 29/07/2025 |
| End Date | 31/07/2025 |
| Places Left | 10 |
| Member Price | £435.00 |
| Individual Trainee Price | £870.00 |
Course Times: Tuesday - Thursday 09:00–16:00. Course times depend on group progress and may change.
VENUE: Holiday Inn Aberdeen – West, Westhill, Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen, AB32 6TT
Meals & Refreshments will be provided by the venue so please let us know of any dietary requirements.
| Location | Virtual Classroom |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 05/08/2025 |
| End Date | 07/08/2025 |
| Places Left | 12 |
| Member Price | £395.00 |
| Individual Trainee Price | £790.00 |
Course Times: Tuesday – Thursday 09:00 – 16:00. Course times depend on group progress and may change.
This course will be delivered via Zoom, and further details regarding this will be provided in the joining instructions.
| Location | Huntingdon |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 12/08/2025 |
| End Date | 14/08/2025 |
| Places Left | 7 |
| Member Price | £435.00 |
| Individual Trainee Price | £870.00 |
Course Times: Tuesday - Thursday 09:00–16:00. Course times depend on group progress and may change.
Meals & Refreshments - Students are requested to bring their own drink vessel and food as these will not be provided by LEEA.
| Location | Virtual Classroom |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 12/08/2025 |
| End Date | 14/08/2025 |
| Places Left | 12 |
| Member Price | £395.00 |
| Individual Trainee Price | £790.00 |
Course Times: Tuesday – Thursday 09:00 – 16:00. Course times depend on group progress and may change.
This course will be delivered via Zoom, and further details regarding this will be provided in the joining instructions.
| Location | Huntingdon |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 19/08/2025 |
| End Date | 21/08/2025 |
| Places Left | 12 |
| Member Price | £435.00 |
| Individual Trainee Price | £870.00 |
Course Times: Tuesday - Thursday 09:00–16:00. Course times depend on group progress and may change.
Meals & Refreshments - Students are requested to bring their own drink vessel and food as these will not be provided by LEEA.
| Location | Virtual Classroom |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 19/08/2025 |
| End Date | 21/08/2025 |
| Places Left | 12 |
| Member Price | £395.00 |
| Individual Trainee Price | £790.00 |
Course Times: Tuesday – Thursday 09:00 – 16:00. Course times depend on group progress and may change.
This course will be delivered via Zoom, and further details regarding this will be provided in the joining instructions.
| Location | Huntingdon |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 26/08/2025 |
| End Date | 28/08/2025 |
| Places Left | 12 |
| Member Price | £435.00 |
| Individual Trainee Price | £870.00 |
Course Times: Tuesday - Thursday 09:00–16:00. Course times depend on group progress and may change.
Meals & Refreshments - Students are requested to bring their own drink vessel and food as these will not be provided by LEEA.
| Location | Virtual Classroom |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 26/08/2025 |
| End Date | 28/08/2025 |
| Places Left | 12 |
| Member Price | £395.00 |
| Individual Trainee Price | £790.00 |
Course Times: Tuesday – Thursday 09:00 – 16:00. Course times depend on group progress and may change.
This course will be delivered via Zoom, and further details regarding this will be provided in the joining instructions.
| Location | Virtual Classroom |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 02/09/2025 |
| End Date | 04/09/2025 |
| Places Left | 24 |
| Member Price | £395.00 |
| Individual Trainee Price | £790.00 |
Course Times: Tuesday – Thursday 09:00 – 16:00. Course times depend on group progress and may change.
This course will be delivered via Zoom, and further details regarding this will be provided in the joining instructions.
| Location | Virtual Classroom |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 09/09/2025 |
| End Date | 11/09/2025 |
| Places Left | 24 |
| Member Price | £395.00 |
| Individual Trainee Price | £790.00 |
Course Times: Tuesday – Thursday 09:00 – 16:00. Course times depend on group progress and may change.
This course will be delivered via Zoom, and further details regarding this will be provided in the joining instructions.
| Location | Virtual Classroom |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 16/09/2025 |
| End Date | 18/09/2025 |
| Places Left | 12 |
| Member Price | £395.00 |
| Individual Trainee Price | £790.00 |
Course Times: Tuesday – Thursday 09:00 – 16:00. Course times depend on group progress and may change.
This course will be delivered via Zoom, and further details regarding this will be provided in the joining instructions.
| Location | Huntingdon |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 16/09/2025 |
| End Date | 18/09/2025 |
| Places Left | 12 |
| Member Price | £435.00 |
| Individual Trainee Price | £870.00 |
Course Times: Tuesday - Thursday 09:00–16:00. Course times depend on group progress and may change.
Meals & Refreshments - Students are requested to bring their own drink vessel and food as these will not be provided by LEEA.
| Location | Virtual Classroom |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 23/09/2025 |
| End Date | 25/09/2025 |
| Places Left | 24 |
| Member Price | £395.00 |
| Individual Trainee Price | £790.00 |
Course Times: Tuesday – Thursday 09:00 – 16:00. Course times depend on group progress and may change.
This course will be delivered via Zoom, and further details regarding this will be provided in the joining instructions.
| Location | Virtual Classroom |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 30/09/2025 |
| End Date | 02/10/2025 |
| Places Left | 12 |
| Member Price | £395.00 |
| Individual Trainee Price | £790.00 |
Course Times: Tuesday – Thursday 09:00 – 16:00. Course times depend on group progress and may change.
This course will be delivered via Zoom, and further details regarding this will be provided in the joining instructions.
| Location | Huntingdon |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 30/09/2025 |
| End Date | 02/10/2025 |
| Places Left | 12 |
| Member Price | £435.00 |
| Individual Trainee Price | £870.00 |
Course Times: Tuesday - Thursday 09:00–16:00. Course times depend on group progress and may change.
Meals & Refreshments - Students are requested to bring their own drink vessel and food as these will not be provided by LEEA.
| Location | Virtual Classroom |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 07/10/2025 |
| End Date | 09/10/2025 |
| Places Left | 24 |
| Member Price | £395.00 |
| Individual Trainee Price | £790.00 |
Course Times: Tuesday – Thursday 09:00 – 16:00. Course times depend on group progress and may change.
This course will be delivered via Zoom, and further details regarding this will be provided in the joining instructions.
| Location | Virtual Classroom |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 14/10/2025 |
| End Date | 16/10/2025 |
| Places Left | 24 |
| Member Price | £395.00 |
| Individual Trainee Price | £790.00 |
Course Times: Tuesday – Thursday 09:00 – 16:00. Course times depend on group progress and may change.
This course will be delivered via Zoom, and further details regarding this will be provided in the joining instructions.
| Location | Virtual Classroom |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 21/10/2025 |
| End Date | 23/10/2025 |
| Places Left | 12 |
| Member Price | £395.00 |
| Individual Trainee Price | £790.00 |
Course Times: Tuesday – Thursday 09:00 – 16:00. Course times depend on group progress and may change.
This course will be delivered via Zoom, and further details regarding this will be provided in the joining instructions.
| Location | Huntingdon |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 21/10/2025 |
| End Date | 23/10/2025 |
| Places Left | 12 |
| Member Price | £435.00 |
| Individual Trainee Price | £870.00 |
Course Times: Tuesday - Thursday 09:00–16:00. Course times depend on group progress and may change.
Meals & Refreshments - Students are requested to bring their own drink vessel and food as these will not be provided by LEEA.
| Location | Virtual Classroom |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 28/10/2025 |
| End Date | 30/10/2025 |
| Places Left | 12 |
| Member Price | £395.00 |
| Individual Trainee Price | £790.00 |
Course Times: Tuesday – Thursday 09:00 – 16:00. Course times depend on group progress and may change.
This course will be delivered via Zoom, and further details regarding this will be provided in the joining instructions.
| Location | Huntingdon |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 28/10/2025 |
| End Date | 30/10/2025 |
| Places Left | 12 |
| Member Price | £435.00 |
| Individual Trainee Price | £870.00 |
Course Times: Tuesday - Thursday 09:00–16:00. Course times depend on group progress and may change.
Meals & Refreshments - Students are requested to bring their own drink vessel and food as these will not be provided by LEEA.
| Location | Virtual Classroom |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 04/11/2025 |
| End Date | 06/11/2025 |
| Places Left | 24 |
| Member Price | £395.00 |
| Individual Trainee Price | £790.00 |
Course Times: Tuesday – Thursday 09:00 – 16:00. Course times depend on group progress and may change.
This course will be delivered via Zoom, and further details regarding this will be provided in the joining instructions.
| Location | Virtual Classroom |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 11/11/2025 |
| End Date | 13/11/2025 |
| Places Left | 24 |
| Member Price | £395.00 |
| Individual Trainee Price | £790.00 |
Course Times: Tuesday – Thursday 09:00 – 16:00. Course times depend on group progress and may change.
This course will be delivered via Zoom, and further details regarding this will be provided in the joining instructions.
| Location | Virtual Classroom |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 25/11/2025 |
| End Date | 27/11/2025 |
| Places Left | 12 |
| Member Price | £395.00 |
| Individual Trainee Price | £790.00 |
Course Times: Tuesday – Thursday 09:00 – 16:00. Course times depend on group progress and may change.
This course will be delivered via Zoom, and further details regarding this will be provided in the joining instructions.
| Location | Huntingdon |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 25/11/2025 |
| End Date | 27/11/2025 |
| Places Left | 12 |
| Member Price | £435.00 |
| Individual Trainee Price | £870.00 |
Course Times: Tuesday - Thursday 09:00–16:00. Course times depend on group progress and may change.
Meals & Refreshments - Students are requested to bring their own drink vessel and food as these will not be provided by LEEA.
| Location | Virtual Classroom |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 02/12/2025 |
| End Date | 04/12/2025 |
| Places Left | 24 |
| Member Price | £395.00 |
| Individual Trainee Price | £790.00 |
Course Times: Tuesday – Thursday 09:00 – 16:00. Course times depend on group progress and may change.
This course will be delivered via Zoom, and further details regarding this will be provided in the joining instructions.
| Location | Virtual Classroom |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 09/12/2025 |
| End Date | 11/12/2025 |
| Places Left | 24 |
| Member Price | £395.00 |
| Individual Trainee Price | £790.00 |
Course Times: Tuesday – Thursday 09:00 – 16:00. Course times depend on group progress and may change.
This course will be delivered via Zoom, and further details regarding this will be provided in the joining instructions.
