Screw jacks for lifting railway vehicles – Kutruffa type

Training Description

The course for the maintenance of Kutruffa-type screw jacks is a comprehensive training program designed to prepare participants to perform technical inspections, maintenance work, and fault diagnosis in jacks used to lift railway vehicles. The Kutruffa-type jacks are specialized equipment, primarily used in railway maintenance facilities, service halls, and during repairs of railway vehicles.

The training combines solid theoretical knowledge with intensive practical sessions led by experienced instructors with years of experience in the field of material handling equipment.

Course Objective

The goal of the course is to prepare participants to:

Independently perform maintenance inspections of Kutruffa-type jacks,
Identify faults and carry out repairs,
Follow safety and hygiene work procedures,
Maintain technical documentation in accordance with UDT requirements,
Effectively prepare the equipment for inspection and technical approval by a supervision inspector.

Course Topics

Theoretical Part:

Construction and operation of Kutruffa-type screw jacks
Legal regulations and technical standards related to the operation and maintenance of Lifting Equipment
Duties of the maintenance technician and UDT requirements
Health and safety procedures when working with lifting equipment
Technical documentation and its management

Practical Part:

Identification of construction elements of the equipment
Performing maintenance tasks according to the manufacturer’s instructions
Detecting and eliminating faults
Preparing the jack for technical approval

Who is this course for?

This course is intended for:

Individuals wishing to gain qualifications as Lifting Equipment maintenance technicians,
Employees of railway workshops and rolling stock maintenance facilities,
Lifting equipment service technicians,
Individuals seeking UDT certification for lifting equipment maintenance.

Qualifications and Exam

After completing the course, participants will take a final exam. Upon successful completion, they will receive a course completion certificate, allowing them to apply for UDT certification as a maintenance technician for lifting equipment.

Benefits of Participating in the Course

Gain qualifications valued in the labor market
Enhance your professional skills
Legally perform maintenance on jacks according to UDT regulations
Open up career opportunities in the railway and service industries