The maintenance man checks the device

Course in maintenance of railway vehicle-mounted jacks

You are cordially invited to enrol on a course for the maintenance of rail-mounted cranes, allowing you to gain an UDT licence to maintain these devices. The training will make you more attractive on the labour market and enable you to do interesting and well-paid work. 

Scope of the course 

  • verification of the technical condition of the equipment, 
  • keeping a maintenance log, 
  • how to deal with emergencies, 
  • operation of safety devices, 
  • familiarisation with the technical documentation, 
  • health, safety and fire regulations, 
  • instructions for use of the device, 
  • correct maintenance of the appliance, 
  • rules for the care of jacks, 
  • technical supervision regulations, 
  • the most common faults, 
  • maintenance duties for the inspection and repair of jacks, 
  • rules for the correct operation of the appliance, 
  • construction of jacks mounted on railway equipment, 
  • maintenance plan, 
  • electric drive of the unit, 
  • hydraulic equipment, 
  • the oils and lubricants used. 

Rail mounted jacks - short description 

Maintenance man holding tools

These are lifting devices that are categorised as Material Handling Equipment. They belong to hoists with non-rectilinear movement. Using a system of levers, they enable objects to be lifted and lowered. They usually have a hydraulic or pneumatic drive. Among other things, they are used to suspend and adjust catenaries. 

Training programme 

The training consists of two parts: 

  • theoretical classes, 
  • practical activities. 

Entitlements 

The exam can be held at the Office of Technical Inspection or the Transport Technical Inspection. This depends on the needs of the client and the type of equipment. Both institutions respect the qualification certificates they issue. 

The validity of qualifications for the maintenance of lifts mounted on a railway vehicle is 10 years. To extend the validity of the rating, a written application must be submitted to the institution that issued the certificate. 

Location  

We provide training in many cities in Poland, including: 

  • Warsaw, 
  • Łódź, 
  • Kraków, 
  • Poznan,
  • Gdansk, 
  • Lublin, 
  • Wrocław, 
  • Szczecin, 
  • Bydgoszcz, 
  • Bialystok,
  • Katowice. 

Conditions of participation 

  • be at least 18 years old, 
  • have completed at least primary/secondary school, 
  • a state of health, certified by an occupational physician, allowing work as a maintenance worker. 
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Trust us 

  • We are a training company that has been in the market for many years, 
  • we have qualified training staff, 
  • we provide well-developed teaching materials, 
  • we guarantee a friendly atmosphere, 
  • we have a high pass rate among our trainees, 
  • we offer attractive course prices. 

Our other training courses 

ERGON Centre for Staff Improvement has a wide range of courses on offer. We teach the operation and maintenance of the following equipment, among others: 

  • aerial work platforms and scissor lifts, 
  • forklift trucks, 
  • HDS cranes, 
  • tower cranes, 
  • cranes. 

We also altitude training, allowing you to work as an industrial climber. 

Questions and answers

For what period of time are allowances issued?

The licence for a maintenance technician for cranes mounted on railway vehicles is valid for 10 years. You can extend their validity by submitting an application.

What are jacks on railway vehicles used for?

These are devices with a range of applications. Among other things, they can be used to suspend and adjust catenary networks.

What other training do you offer?

We have a wide range of courses on offer. Amongst others, we provide training for the operation and maintenance of overhead cranes, forklift trucks, HDS cranes, tower cranes, mobile platforms.