operation of equipment

Nowadays, some of the most popular qualifications are issued to forklift truck operators. However, this is not the only profession possible related to the UDT qualification. Lift truck maintainers are an example. Both people come into contact with the same equipment for which they are responsible. It is often the case that the operator finds the first signs of equipment failure and reports to the maintainer. The latter must have the necessary competence closely related to the operation of the lift and travel systems. In addition to this, he or she must be familiar with the detailed construction of the machines and, above all, know how to repair or replace damaged components in them. Other people in similar industries are, for example, brazers, welders, employees in quality control, technology, heat treatment or plastic processing. 

They are also required for handling: 

  • cranes; 
  • platforms of various types; 
  • building cranes and goods and passenger lifts; 
  • cranes;  
  • hoist, winch. 
handling loads with a forklift

The Office of Technical Supervision issues qualification certificates allowing the operation of lift trucks with mechanical lifting. Based on the text of the Act of 21 December 2000 on Technical Supervision and the conditions from the Ordinance of the Minister of Entrepreneurship and Technology of 21 May 2019 on the procedure for verifying qualifications required for the operation and maintenance of technical equipment and the manner and procedure for extending the period of validity of qualification certificates. 

Guidelines needed to acquire them: 

  • knowledge and skills depending on the type and area of qualification; 
  • successfully pass the state examination before the UDT commission.  
  • The duties according to the institution of the Technical Inspection Authority are based on knowledge: 
  • general safe working conditions; 
  • operation of gas-powered (LPG) trucks; 
  • operating instructions (control of the appliance, steps before and after start-up); 
  • legislation relating to the operation of the equipment in question; 
  • types of vehicles in accordance with the entitlements; 
  • capacity characteristics;  
  • the concept of stability; 
  • construction and operation of the device, indicating the individual components;  
  • emergency and accident procedures; 
  • specific conditions including working rules (e.g. transport of people in baskets on work platforms). 

Where do I submit my completed application to check my qualifications?  

This can be done at the office of the Technical Inspection Authority or at the nearest local branch. You have to sign up for the exam through a training centre or on your own. 

Please note the fee introduced as of 11 February 2020. It is regulated by the Technical Supervision Act, art.23(4). 

What equipment is supervised by the technical supervisor? 

replacement of the gas cylinder in the vehicle
  • handling equipment (e.g. overhead cranes, cranes, lift trucks, escalators, moving walkways, goods lifts, hoists, winches, personnel lifts - passenger lifts); 
  • jacks; 
  • cabin and chair conveyors; 
  • pressure;  
  • non-pressurised and low-pressure tanks designed for the storage of hazardous materials (toxic and corrosive) and flammable liquids.  

Why us? 

If you are looking for solid preparation for your theory and practice exams - we invite you to take the UDT course at our Operator Training Centre (OSO). Thanks to us, you will gain a suitably adapted offer for the job in question. You have the option of open or closed training (for organised groups). And we offer attractive prices. We pride ourselves on the pass rate of our trainees. Once you have passed the exam, you will receive a certificate of qualification entitling you to operate the listed equipment. 

What do the UDT committees check? 

Competence of those who intend to specialise in areas such as: 

  • as well as working as a whistleblower. 

To get UDT qualifications for these positions, you must enrol in training and pass examinations. 

Who can sign up for the course? 

Only adults whose health condition allows them to perform work at heights. An examination with an occupational physician and a certificate must be provided prior to the training. Participants must have a basic education. 

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