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LEEA Foundation Certificate (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association, UK)

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LEEA LEEA Lifting Equipment Certification License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to organize your licensing and exam preparation

1

Health & Safety LegislationYou are here

Study HASAWA 1974, LOLER 1998, and PUWER 1998. Understand key roles such as Duty Holder, Competent Person, and the requirements for Thorough Examination.

5
hours
2

Lifting Accessories and Safe Use

Learn the construction, certification, marking, and inspection standards for shackles, eyebolts, clamps, chain slings, wire rope, and webbing slings.

7
hours
3

Mechanics and Calculations

Master stress, strain, elastic limits, heat treatment (tempering, annealing), load weight estimation, sling angle calculations (Uniform Load vs Trigonometric), and mode factors.

5
hours
4

Lifting Appliances & Final Review

Review lifting machines (hoists, winches, jacks), verify marking requirements, complete simulated practice tests, and review weak areas.

3
hours
Estimated total study time
20 hours
That's about 2 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the LEEA Foundation Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
Education
No formal qualifications required.
Additional Requirements
  • Must be employed by a LEEA member company or enrolled in the Individual Trainee Scheme (ITS).
  • Assessment must be completed online within 30 days of completing the training.

LEEA Foundation Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

3 days to 4 weeks typical

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

LEEA Academy

Remote Testing Available

Retake Policy

A retake fee of £75 applies if the initial assessment is not passed. Contact LEEA Academy to schedule a re-sit.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam FeeIncluded in training (£270 online, £395+ classroom)
Total Estimated Cost£270 - £435
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What You'll Study

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LEEA Foundation Exam Details

LEEA Foundation Certificate (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association, UK)

Administered by Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA)

Official Source
75%
Passing Score
100
Questions
1
Hours
£270 - £435
Exam Fee
Study time: 20 hours
Prerequisites: None (must be employed by member company or registered under ITS)
Valid for: Lifelong (No expiry)

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) content outline

Legislation and Standards25%

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, LOLER 1998, PUWER 1998, roles and responsibilities

Lifting Accessories and Inspection35%

Safe use, construction, and inspection standards for shackles, chain slings, wire rope slings, textile slings, eyebolts, clamps

Principles of Lifting and Mechanics20%

SWL, WLL, safety factors, load estimation, stress/strain, heat treatment, center of gravity

Lifting Appliances and Equipment10%

Manual hoists, lever hoists, jacks, winches, powered hoists, basic cranes

Rigging Calculations and Mode Factors10%

Uniform Load Method, Trigonometric Method, angled lifting mode factors

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