Personnel Certification Schemes Directory
Independent qualification, theoretical examination, and practical evaluation ensuring worksite competence and legal compliance across the United Arab Emirates.
Mobile Crane Operator (All Terrains & Rough Terrains)
Safe operation of telescopic mobile cranes, load charts interpretation, pre-operational safety inspections, ground stabilization, and tandem lifting protocols.
- Minimum age 21 years old
- Valid UAE Heavy Vehicle Driving License
- Documented 2+ years field operating experience
- Medical fitness certificate (visual acuity & audiometry certified)
- Basic English or Arabic communication proficiency
50 Multiple-Choice Questions (Computer-Based or Paper) • 90 Minutes
Comprehensive assessment covering load charts, crane mechanics, outrigger ground pressure, radius calculations, wire rope criteria, and emergency response limits.
Certified Outdoor Practical Crane Yard (≥ 250 kPa hardstanding) • 45 Minutes per candidate
Full pre-use inspection walkaround, outrigger setup on mats, blind-lift radio signals, load transit through tight obstacle course, and swing arrest control.
Overhead & Gantry Crane Operator (Industrial Cab & Pendant)
Safe operation of cabin-controlled, pendant-operated, and wireless radio-controlled overhead bridge and gantry cranes in factories, yards, and logistics warehouses.
- Minimum age 20 years old
- 1+ year factory or warehouse crane operating experience
- Valid medical fitness certificate
- Basic English or Arabic literacy
40 Multiple-Choice Questions • 60 Minutes
Covers bridge crane mechanics, runway safety zones, emergency lowering protocols, limit switches, and hazardous work envelope management.
Dedicated Industrial Overhead Crane Bay • 30 Minutes
Pre-lift limit switch verification, test hoisting, load positioning within designated targets, diagonal pull prevention, and emergency stop reaction.
Certified Rigger & Slinger (Level 1 & Level 2)
Selection and inspection of lifting gear, calculation of sling angles and tensions, center of gravity determination, standard hand signals, and complex rigging execution.
- Minimum age 18 years old
- High school diploma or technical apprenticeship equivalent
- 1+ year documented rigging assistance on operational sites
- Valid physical fitness certificate
40 Multiple-Choice Questions • 60 Minutes
Rigging geometry, sling capacities (webbing, wire rope, chain), hitch configurations (basket, choke, bridle), D/d ratios, center of gravity, and rejection criteria.
Rigging Yard & Defect Bench • 45 Minutes
Hardware inspection with introduced physical defects, multi-leg bridle tension calculations, standard hand & radio signals, and precision load escort.
Industrial Forklift Truck Operator (Counterbalance & Reach)
Safe maneuvering, load stacking/de-stacking in high-density racking, battery/fuel safety, stability triangle maintenance, and pedestrian area operations.
- Minimum age 18 years old
- Valid UAE driving or forklift operator license
- Medical fitness clearance (certified depth and color perception)
35 Multiple-Choice Questions • 45 Minutes
The stability triangle, rated load centers, ramp gradient driving rules, battery charging / LPG safety, and pre-shift circle-of-safety checklists.
Standard Logistics Course & Racking Setup • 30 Minutes
Pre-operational walkaround, precision forward & reverse slalom maneuvering, pallet pick and placement at high tier (4m+), and emergency braking.
Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) Operator (Boom & Scissor)
Safe setup, ground assessment, pre-use inspection, and operation of self-propelled boom lifts (3b) and scissor lifts (3a) for work at height; full harness anchoring.
- Minimum age 18 years old
- Medical fitness certificate verifying absence of vertigo or acrophobia
- Secondary education or vocational qualification
35 Multiple-Choice Questions • 45 Minutes
Ground bearing capacity, overhead power line minimum clearances, wind speed limits (12.5 m/s), full-body harness fall arrest systems, and emergency descent procedures.
Elevation Assessment Yard with Height Rig • 35 Minutes
Harness and lanyard pre-use check, ground and platform control functional tests, maneuvering elevated platform around simulated structural obstacles, ground-control emergency descent override.
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Level II Technician (UT / MT / PT)
Execution, calibration, defect evaluation, and formal reporting of non-destructive testing for structural welds and pressure parts using Ultrasonic (UT), Magnetic Particle (MT), and Liquid Penetrant (PT).
- Minimum age 21 years old
- Engineering diploma or degree
- Certified near-vision acuity (Jaeger 1 at 30cm) and Ishihara color test
- 12+ months verified logged hours under certified Level II/III supervision
General (40 MCQs) + Specific Method Code (30 MCQs) • 120 Minutes total
Wave propagation physics, defect sizing algorithms, ASME Section V & VIII compliance, equipment calibration linearity, and rejection thresholds.
Metallurgical & NDT Evaluation Laboratory • 180 Minutes
Calibration of UT flaw detectors with calibration blocks, surface preparation, examination of welded test plates with concealed flaws, defect characterization, and generation of formal NDT test reports.
Certified Industrial Electrician & Panel Inspector
Installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance of Low/Medium Voltage distribution boards, motor control centers, earthing systems, and arc-flash protection.
- Minimum age 21 years old
- Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering
- 2+ years verified electrical installation experience in the UAE
- Ishihara color vision clearance
45 Multiple-Choice Questions • 60 Minutes
DEWA / SEWA Wiring Regulations, fault current calculations, insulation resistance standards, earth loop impedance thresholds, and NFPA 70E safe work boundaries.
Electrical Diagnostic Workshop Station • 60 Minutes
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) verification, live/dead voltage testing procedure, Megger insulation testing (1000V), earth resistance clamp measurement, RCD trip time testing, and circuit breaker diagnostic profiling.