Training for the certification of UDT maintenance technicians
For those wishing to broaden their skills to become a railway crane maintainer and on railway vehicles, take advantage of the vocational courses offered by our training company.
Course description
The Railway Crane and Railway Vehicle Maintenance Technician course is an opportunity to gain the qualifications needed to work efficiently as a maintenance technician. The training is divided into practical and theoretical classes. During the training, students are introduced to the basic principles and duties of maintenance work, and then have the opportunity to consolidate the acquired theoretical knowledge in the practical part, under the guidance of qualified maintenance technicians. The course concludes with an exam before an UDT commission and the award of a certificate entitling the student to carry out the profession.
The training programme includes:
- general information on railway cranes,
- construction of railway cranes and on railway vehicles,
- information on technical supervision,
- health and safety rules,
- lift operations,
- crane maintenance duties,
- practical activities under the guidance of experienced conservationists.
What we provide during the course:
- theoretical classes taught by qualified lecturers,
- practical training with instructors who are happy to share their knowledge and experience with course participants,
- the necessary materials to assimilate all the necessary knowledge in an easy and accessible way,
- Once the course has been completed, we arrange for the participant to take the exam to become a maintenance technician for railway cranes and vehicles at the UDT.
What are the health and eligibility requirements to take the course?
To participate in the training, you must meet the basic requirements, these are:
- at least 18 years of age,
- minimum primary education,
- good health certified by a doctor.
What is a railway crane?
It is a specialised railway vehicle that is used to move loads horizontally or vertically. Rail cranes are used, among other things, for utility, repair, loading or construction work, but also for railway disaster recovery. They are mostly self-propelled, allowing them to move around the work site at low speed.
We also run courses to become an operator as well as a maintainer:
- mobile cranes (entitling to operate and maintain mobile, mobile and portable cranes and stationary cranes),
- mobile and portable cranes (authorisation to operate and maintain mobile and portable cranes and stationary cranes),
- stationary cranes,
- rail-mounted cranes,
- tower and high-speed cranes (authorisation to operate and maintain tower and high-speed cranes and rail-mounted cranes),
- floating cranes (authorising the operation and maintenance of floating and deck cranes),
- deck cranes.
Questions and answers
What is the crane maintenance licence exam like?
The exam consists of two parts - a written theoretical part and a practical part. To pass the theoretical part, you need to answer most of the questions well. After passing, the trainee is allowed to take the practical part to test his/her skills in the correct operation or maintenance of the crane.
How much do you earn as a crane operator or maintainer?
The salary for a position as an operator or maintainer of railway cranes is good. It depends, among other things, on experience and skills.
