LEEA (SUPPLY) Foundation Certificate (FOUS)

LEEA (SUPPLY) Foundation Certificate (FOUS)

Description

The LEEA Foundation Certificate (Supply) is an essential entry-level training course designed specifically for professionals working across the supply side of the lifting equipment industry.
Ideal for those in manufacturing, sales, warehousing, quality control, despatch, hire desk operations, administration, and procurement, this course builds the core knowledge needed to work safely and confidently within the sector.
 
Upon successful completion, learners will leave with a clear understanding of the core principles that underpin safe, compliant, and efficient supply operations, enabling them to add immediate value to their organisation and progress their career within the lifting equipment supply sector.
 

Duration

Instructor Led Training - 2 days
Virtual Classroom (via Zoom) - 2 days
e-Learning - average 14 hours
 

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand and apply key lifting legislation, regulations, and industry standards
  • Explain the roles and legal duties of duty holders, including manufacturers, importers, employers, and competent persons
  • Identify lifting equipment categories, accessories, and appliances, and their appropriate applications
  • Define and interpret industry-standard lifting terminology, including WLL, SWL, MBL, and Rated Capacity
  • Understand manufacturer's verification, load testing, and calibration requirements
  • Understand supply chain services including manufacturing, hire, testing, training, and consultation
  • Demonstrate knowledge of conformity, standards, and codes of practice
  • Develop professional awareness of roles across manufacturing sector including those of the manufacturer, designer, importers, assemblers and distributors
  • Demonstrate knowledge of conformity, standards, and codes of practice
  • Understand inspection and thorough examination requirements of lifting equipment when in service
  • Demonstrate professional responsibility and ethical behaviour when representing employers

Delivery Options

  • eLearning
  • Instructor Led Training at Huntingdon Training Centre
  • Virtual classroom (via Zoom)
  • In-person 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

Booking

To book our E-learning course please complete a booking form Booking Forms and Course Prices

To book an in-person please complete a booking form Booking Forms and Course Prices

To arrange an in-company training course email us at academysupport@leeaint.com

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Course Information

Location Huntingdon
Start Date 12/03/2026
End Date 13/03/2026
Places Left 12
Member Price £310.00
Individual Trainee Price £620.00 ( WW:£620 )

Course Times: Thursday - Friday 09:00–16:00. Course times depend on group progress and may change.

Meals & Refreshments - Will be provided however students are requested to bring their own drink vessel and advise us 5 days in advance of any special dietary requirements.



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Need technical advice?

For technical advice on lifting equipment matters, email us at technical@leeaint.com

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