Selectable modules:
1.1 Basic course on manual lifting equipment
Training content
This module focuses on products from the field of manual lifting equipment. The products covered include lever hoists, manual chain hoists, clamping jaw winches and trolleys. The respective product features, assembly options, modes of operation and types of application as well as the relevant normative requirements are discussed in order to ensure safe and proper use of the products.
Added value
This module enables you to develop a comprehensive understanding of the products.
You will learn about their functions, benefits and possible uses, which will help you to answer customer questions competently. Well-trained employees can help customers better and meet their needs more effectively. This leads to greater customer satisfaction and strengthens customer loyalty and can lead to an increase in sales figures. Another point is that well-trained employees can quickly set themselves apart from the competition. They can advise customers better and gain their trust, which leads to a competitive advantage for the company.
1.2 Specialist course on manual lifting equipment
Training content
This module is primarily concerned with the handling, maintenance and inspection of manual lifting equipment and trolleys. This includes lever hoists, manual chain hoists, clamping jaw winches and trolleys. It examines the criteria according to which the devices are tested, the legal requirements that apply to the devices, the documents and persons responsible for the test and how to carry out the test correctly.
Added value
This module provides an up-to-date and well-founded level of knowledge for the proper performance of WHZ tests, which offers considerable added value for both the person performing the test and the responsible operator of the devices. Inspectors with a comprehensive understanding of the relevant legal requirements, standards and technical rules are able to identify potential hazards at an early stage and eliminate them in a targeted manner. This makes a major contribution to the safe, efficient and reliable operation of work equipment. At the same time, operators benefit from increased operational safety, a longer service life of the devices and the minimization of legal and liability risks. Overall, the updated specialist knowledge makes a major contribution to the safety, availability and efficiency of the WHZ used.
Target groups of the modules
The basic course modules are aimed at interested parties, sales staff, customer service staff, technicians, engineers and managers. Our specialist course modules are suitable for testing, maintenance and repair personnel as well as employees who, because of their specialist training and experience, are authorized to work as qualified persons for testing winches, lifting and towing equipment.
Form & prerequisite of the modules
The basic course modules are an online training course. The prerequisites for active participation are a webcam and a microphone. A PC / smartphone is the basic requirement. Participants of a booked specialist course are trained on site at the training center in Herne. The prerequisites for specialist courses are participation in the basic course(s) and certification as a competent person in the field of winches, lifting and towing equipment.
Dates
10.03.2026 | Live
Registration for the course:
Product training for manual lifting equipment
13.04.2026 | Online
Registration for the course:
Product training for manual lifting equipment
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Registration for the course:
Product training for manual lifting equipment
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Philipp Hadem
33 years old State-certified mechanical engineering technician In the case of PLANETA since May 2021, Working in the area of product compliance Over 14 years of experience in the field of mechanical engineering (development, design, production, testing...)
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