Firma ERGON invites you to a training course preparing for the UDT (Office of Technical Inspection) examination for operators of technical devices used for container handling during loading and unloading operations. We provide comprehensive support for organizing the course and the state examination. By participating in the course, you will gain knowledge that will qualify you for a qualification certificate allowing you to work with container handling equipment such as Reachstackers, Kalmar, and many others.

The thematic scope of the training course for handling container manipulation devices during loading and unloading operations includes:

• Types of devices covered by the qualifications,
• Standards and legal regulations for device operation,
• Technical inspection conditions,
• Technical documentation,
• Knowledge of cargo handling,
• Device construction,
• Stability terms,
• Lifting capacity parameters,
• Construction and operation of hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic elements equipped on the device,
• Occupational safety principles for device operation,
• Procedures in case of breakdowns or accidents,
• Working in exceptional conditions such as working near deep excavations, power lines, or in collision conditions,
• Operator responsibilities before, during, and after work,
• Operating conditions of devices,
• Characteristics of device capabilities,
• Operating instructions,
• Operation of brakes and other safety devices,
• Mechanisms of general and special-purpose devices.

Practical part of the training 

• Learning to control container manipulation devices,
• Practicing skills on the field,
• Training in adverse and risky conditions,
• Participation in a trial exam, which includes tasks required during the actual exam,
• Learning maintenance procedures.

Training Schedule

The training for operators of container handling devices is conducted in the form of theoretical and practical classes. The training concludes with a state examination conducted by members of the Office of Technical Inspection. The qualification certificate obtained by the trainee after passing the exam is valid for 10 years. To extend the validity period of such a certificate, an electronic or paper application must be submitted to the technical inspection authority that issued the document.

Training Location

We conduct training in our training centers in Warsaw and other cities in Poland, or at the client's company headquarters.

Requirements for Candidates 

• Legal age,
• Completion of at least primary school,
• No health contraindications confirmed by a medical certificate.

General Information About Container Handling Devices

Devices used for container manipulation are a group of cranes used in various industries for work in factories and warehouses. They are indispensable in maritime transport and are found in practically all ports and handling terminals where container transport is carried out. These devices are used to move containers between the quay, storage area, and external means of transport. Devices for container manipulation include:

• Lifting trucks,
• Transport carts,
• Ramp side-lifters,
• Quay portal cranes for container loading and unloading,
• Portal cranes for stacking containers,
• Port cranes.

Among the most important such devices are:

• Reachstacker,
• Kalmar.

Reachstacker - Characteristics

It is a high stacking truck used to handle containers in small terminals and medium-sized ports. The Reachstacker is very popular because it:

• Enables fast movement of containers over short distances,
• Is highly flexible,
• Has a larger loading capacity than conventional forklifts,
• Allows sorting of containers in rows,
• Enables dense stacking of containers,
• Has a lifting capacity of up to 45,000 kilograms,
• Can lift containers to heights of up to 16 meters,
• Allows simultaneous lifting and moving of the spreader during movement,
• Leaves a relatively small carbon footprint,
• Is characterized by fast operation.

Kalmar – Characteristics

It is one of the most popular solutions for handling container loads. The Kalmar company is part of the Finnish Cargotec group, and the devices it produces help with loading and unloading operations in river and sea ports, as well as other inland locations. They stand out due to:

• High durability,
• High efficiency,
• High lifting capacity, up to 12 tons,
• Modern control panel,
• High device ergonomics,
• Comfort and ease of use.

You can trust us because:

• We have years of experience in conducting courses,
• Our training team includes excellent experts,
• We have modern equipment and infrastructure,
• We provide high-quality training materials that meet UDT standards,
• We can conduct training anywhere in Poland,
• We handle all formalities related to the course,
• We offer competitive course prices.

Other Courses

We have a wide range of training courses. We conduct training for the operation and maintenance of:

• Forklifts,
• HDS cranes,
• Tower cranes,
• Overhead cranes,
• Mobile platforms,
• Telescopic loaders.

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