Prerequisites for approval

• The applicant must generally hold a qualification from a technical vocational school relevant to the inspection of cranes. Relevant fields of study include operation and maintenance, welding, mechanics, etc. Courses, work experience, and associated mechanical certificates may compensate for the lack of formal technical education.
• Extensive experience with cranes is a prerequisite.
• The applicant must hold an inspector certificate – G20K. This also includes a requirement to complete qualifying modules necessary to provide prior knowledge.
• The applicant must hold an inspector certificate for loose lifting equipment – G11K. 
• The applicant must have documented training in the inspection of steel wire.