LEEA Foundation Certificate (FOU)
The 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.
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 Zoom Training - 3 days
Delegates
Maximum number for Instructor Led Training and Zoom delivery - 12 delegates
Course Contents
- Legislation, regulations, standards and best practice relating to lifting equipment
- Definitions
- Controlling risks
- Materials science
- Units of measure
- Basic machines
- Manufacturers verification
- Rating of lifting equipment
- Types of lifting equipment
Delivery Options
- e-Learning
- Instructor Led Training at Huntingdon Training Centre
- Instructor Led Zoom training
- Instructor Led Training on your premises (members only)
- Blended learning (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
Course Dates
| Location | Zoom |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 04/03/2025 |
| End Date | 06/03/2025 |
| Places Left | 0 |
| 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 | Zoom |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 11/03/2025 |
| End Date | 13/03/2025 |
| Places Left | 0 |
| 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 | 11/03/2025 |
| End Date | 13/03/2025 |
| Places Left | 0 |
| 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 | 17/03/2025 |
| End Date | 19/03/2025 |
| Places Left | 10 |
| Member Price | £435.00 |
| Individual Trainee Price | £870.00 |
Course Times: Monday - Wednesday 09:00–16:00. Course times depend on group progress and may change.
VENUE: The University of Southampton Science Park, Meeting Room 8, 2 Venture Road, Chilworth, Southampton, Hampshire, S016 7NP
Meals & Refreshments will be provided by the venue so please let us know of any dietary requirements.
| Location | Zoom |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 18/03/2025 |
| End Date | 20/03/2025 |
| 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 | 25/03/2025 |
| End Date | 27/03/2025 |
| Places Left | 0 |
| 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 | Zoom |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 25/03/2025 |
| End Date | 27/03/2025 |
| Places Left | 0 |
| 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 | 31/03/2025 |
| End Date | 02/04/2025 |
| Places Left | 8 |
| Member Price | £435.00 |
| Individual Trainee Price | £870.00 |
Course Times: Monday - Wednesday 09:00–16:00. Course times depend on group progress and may change.
VENUE: Engine Rooms, Birchwood Park, Birchwood, Warrington, Cheshire, WA36Y
Meals & Refreshments will be provided by the venue so please let us know of any dietary requirements.
| Location | Zoom |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 01/04/2025 |
| End Date | 03/04/2025 |
| Places Left | 16 |
| Member Price | £395.00 |
| Individual Trainee Price | £780.00 |
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 | Zoom |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 08/04/2025 |
| End Date | 10/04/2025 |
| 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 | 08/04/2025 |
| End Date | 10/04/2025 |
| Places Left | 0 |
| 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 | Zoom |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 15/04/2025 |
| End Date | 17/04/2025 |
| 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 | 15/04/2025 |
| End Date | 17/04/2025 |
| Places Left | 0 |
| 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 | Zoom |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 22/04/2025 |
| End Date | 24/04/2025 |
| 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 | 29/04/2025 |
| End Date | 01/05/2025 |
| Places Left | 11 |
| 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: Hilton Garden Inn Sunderland, Vaux Brewery Way, Monkwearmouth, Sunderland, SR5 1SN
Meals & Refreshments will be provided by the venue so please let us know of any dietary requirements.
| Location | Zoom |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 29/04/2025 |
| End Date | 01/05/2025 |
| 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 | Zoom |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 06/05/2025 |
| End Date | 08/05/2025 |
| 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 | Zoom |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 13/05/2025 |
| End Date | 15/05/2025 |
| 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 | 13/05/2025 |
| End Date | 15/05/2025 |
| 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.
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 | 11 |
| 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 | Zoom |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 20/05/2025 |
| End Date | 22/05/2025 |
| 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 | Zoom |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 27/05/2025 |
| End Date | 29/05/2025 |
| 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 | 27/05/2025 |
| End Date | 29/05/2025 |
| 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 | Huntingdon |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 03/06/2025 |
| End Date | 05/06/2025 |
| 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.
Meals & Refreshments - Students are requested to bring their own drink vessel and food as these will not be provided by LEEA.
| Location | Zoom |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 03/06/2025 |
| End Date | 05/06/2025 |
| 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 | Zoom |
|---|---|
| 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 | Zoom |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 17/06/2025 |
| End Date | 19/06/2025 |
| 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 | Huntingdon |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 17/06/2025 |
| End Date | 19/06/2025 |
| 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 | Zoom |
|---|---|
| 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 | Huntingdon |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 24/06/2025 |
| End Date | 26/06/2025 |
| 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 | UK |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 01/07/2025 |
| End Date | 03/07/2025 |
| 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.
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 | Zoom |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 01/07/2025 |
| End Date | 03/07/2025 |
| 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 | Zoom |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 08/07/2025 |
| End Date | 10/07/2025 |
| 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 | Zoom |
|---|---|
| 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 | Zoom |
|---|---|
| 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 | Zoom |
|---|---|
| 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 | Zoom |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | Zoom |
|---|---|
| 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 | Zoom |
|---|---|
| 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 | Zoom |
|---|---|
| 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 | Zoom |
|---|---|
| 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 | Zoom |
|---|---|
| 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 | Zoom |
|---|---|
| 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 | Zoom |
|---|---|
| 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.
