Lifting with Earthmoving Machines

Lifting with Earthmoving Machines

As an operator performing lifting operations with an earthmoving machine, it's crucial to have a valid certificate. During this two-day course, you'll learn how to lift safely and responsibly with an earthmoving machine. The focus is on essential skills and techniques you need to perform your work safely.

Do you already have a 'Lifting with Earthmoving Machinery' certificate that is about to expire? Then follow the 1-day refresher course. 

What will you learn during this 2-day training?

The course combines theory and practice. You will learn:

  • Selecting a location for carrying out lifting operations.
  • How to determine the dimensions, shape, mass and center of gravity of the load.
  • How to read a load flight table.
  • Check and select lifting equipment.
  • How to attach loads.
  • How to drive with a load.

What do you get afterwards?

At the end of the course, a practical assessment will be conducted. Upon successful completion, you will receive the "Lifting with Earthmoving Machinery" certificate. This certificate is valid for 5 years. 

Additional information

  • Do you already have a certificate and is its validity about to expire? Then choose the 1-day course, this is the refresher course Lifting with Earthmoving Machines.
  • Choose this 2-day course if you have not yet obtained the 'Lifting with Earthmoving Machines' certificate.
  • If you work with a hydraulic excavator, you must be demonstrably competent or hold a certificate. A certificate is also required for lifting operations, which you can obtain with this course.

2 days Certificate (valid for 5 years)

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DateLocationSign upDuration of trainingTeaching daysPrice
October 29, 2026HarderwijkSign up2 daysOctober 29, 30, 2026€875,00
1 December 2026HarderwijkSign up2 daysDecember 1, 2, 2026€875,00

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