LEEA Courses
Safe lifting starts with skilled leadership
Arbrit Safety Training and Consultancy has been a LEEA Accredited Training Scheme (ATS) provider for more than 10 years, delivering specialised lifting and rigging training across the region.
Over the years, Arbrit has trained more than 2,500 candidates on the LEEA Appointed Person for Lifting Operations (APLO) programme, along with Crane Supervisor and Rigging & Lifting training.
With experienced LEEA-authorised trainers and strong industry expertise, Arbrit continues to develop competent lifting professionals and promote safer lifting operations across the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Courses offered
Appointed Person for Lifting Operations (APLO)
Advanced lift planning skills for safe, compliant heavy lifting operations.
Read more: Appointed Person for Lifting Operations (APLO)Crane / Lift Supervisor
Supervision techniques to ensure safe crane operations and team coordination.
Read more: Crane / Lift SupervisorRigging & Lifting
Core rigging skills for safe load handling and lifting tasks.
Read more: Rigging & Lifting
Who should attend
- Appointed persons and lift planners
- Crane operators and supervisors
- Riggers, signallers and lifting technicians
- HSE officers and site engineers
- Contractors working in the oil & gas, petrochemical and construction sectors
Learning outcomes
After completing LEEA courses with Arbrit, participants will:
- Plan and execute lifting operations in compliance with LEEA standards
- Carry out safe rigging and lifting practices for various load types
- Identify and mitigate potential lifting hazards on site
- Lead teams effectively during crane and rigging operations
- Comply with national safety legislation and client-specific lifting protocols
Course duration
- Appointed Person in Lifting Operations: 5 days
- Crane Lift Supervisor: 2–3 days
- Rigging and Lifting: 2–3 days
Each course includes classroom sessions, practical field demonstrations and final competency assessments.
How LEEA training strengthens safety in lifting operations
Lifting operations are among the highest-risk activities in any industrial project. Through LEEA training, Arbrit helps companies prevent accidents, ensure compliance and improve operational efficiency. Here’s how it adds measurable value:
- Meets global and national HSE standards: aligns with LEEA, ISO 45001 and national labour and HSE regulations.
- Improves competence across teams: ensures every lifting role, from rigger to planner, understands its safety responsibilities.
- Reduces downtime and losses: fewer lifting incidents mean uninterrupted operations and better productivity.
- Enhances client confidence: certified teams demonstrate technical excellence during project audits and tender evaluations.
- Supports workforce localisation goals: builds national expertise in critical lifting and rigging roles.
- Certification
- Participants who successfully complete the course and assessments receive LEEA-accredited certificates, recognised internationally and by major contractors across the region, including Saudi Aramco, SABIC and NEOM projects. This certification is essential for companies involved in heavy lifting, construction and industrial operations.
How you'll train
- Training at our centres in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and KSA, or on your site
- Hands-on practice on the same equipment your teams use at work
- Certified trainers who bring years of site experience into every course
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about LEEA Courses.
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