HDS crane in operation

Mobile and portable crane maintenance course

We invite you to the ERGON Centre for Staff Improvement training for working on mobile and portable cranes. If you want to start working with a crane as an operator or maintenance person, you should have the relevant qualifications. The document which gives us the opportunity to work with this equipment is issued by the Office of Technical Inspection. The qualification certificate obtained is valid for 10 years from the moment you obtain it. 

Our training programme 

We have designed the training programme in such a way that each trainee is able to take as much knowledge and skill as possible from our course. The entire course is conducted by our qualified specialists who are certified in accordance with UDT regulations. Our specialists will prepare participants to work with the equipment. During the course, you will learn about issues such as: 

  • principles of cranes,  
  • construction and maintenance of cranes, 
  • UDT legislation, 
  • HDS operation, 
  • health and safety rules, 
  • maintenance and operator duties, 
  • operation of the equipment. 

We will teach you everything so that you can easily pass the UDT exam after the course. 

mobile crane at rest

The UDT exam, what does it consist of? 

Such an examination is divided into two stages. The first stage consists of a theoretical examination, which takes place in written form. The second stage consists of practical knowledge, i.e. we have to prove that we can operate this type of crane. Once we have successfully completed both stages of the UDT exam, we will be authorised to work on the equipment in question.  

HDS crane  

It is used in the construction industry, where it has the task of unloading, discharging and also transporting building materials. It also makes it possible to lift heavy materials to higher floors in a building. Their use is also found in the forestry industry, where the standard hook must first be replaced with a grab in order to work with the crane. Here, its work is based on transporting, loading and unloading small pieces of trees.   

What are the requirements to start the course? 

The requirements to be met are: 

  • at least 18 years of age, 
  • having an education of at least primary level, 
  • no health contraindications as determined by a doctor. 

Why choose us? 

We have been providing training for many years and have a good reputation and a high pass rate on the UDT examinations. Our training programme is selected in such a way that everyone is able to become qualified as a crane operator or maintainer. An employee of mobile and mobile cranes is in demand on the labour market, so there is a wide career path ahead of you once you are certified.  

Where cranes are used mobile and portable?

forwarder repair

Mobile cranes, known as reloading cranes and mobile cranes, are lifting devices that sit on the chassis of a truck. They are used for loading and unloading, as well as for transporting various goods. The most popular of these is the HDS crane and it works well for transporting pieces of wood or building materials. The use of HDS is wide, as it is associated with the construction industry, forestry and the maintenance of electricity networks. There are two specialised HDS cranes, they are the harvester and the forwarder, which are used in the aforementioned industries. 

Our other courses 

We run courses for all types of cranes, but also for other equipment such as: 

  • mobile platforms, 
  • forklift trucks, 
  • telescopic loaders, 
  • cranes, 
  • hoists and winches. 

We are a training centre that teaches operators and maintainers to work on a wide range of equipment. If you are interested in training, contact us, we will explain to you how the training will take place, what you can expect and establish the best start date.

Questions and answers

What will the participant learn during the training?

The trainee will learn essential information about the mobile crane, namely the construction of the machine, the correct operation of the machine, health and safety rules, how to operate the crane and many other important facts about the machine.

What is an HDS crane used for?

Above all, the HDS crane is used for loading and unloading loads, transporting materials and also on construction sites to deliver loads to higher floors in a building.