ECOL – EUROPEAN CRANE OPERATORS LICENCE
Welcome to the website of ECOL, the European Crane Operators Licence framework.
What is ECOL?
ECOL is a European licensing system for operators of mobile cranes [as defined by the EN-13000 construction standard]. ECOL sets a standard for the training and examination of mobile crane operators, ensuring that the content and quality of both the training and the examination meet specific criteria.
ECOL Goals
ECOL aims to:
- enable every crane operator in Europe to demonstrate compliance with industry standards for safe operation of mobile cranes.
- facilitate seamless professional mobility for operators across European Member States,
eliminating the need for redundant retraining and testing. - help employers assess the qualifications and experience of potential operators.
- enable site and plant managers to check the qualifications and experience of crane operators entering their sites or plants.
ECOL Cornerstones
- Comprehensive theoretical and practical training
- Certified training institutes
- Independent examinations
- Registration of operator experience
- Validity of licence limited to 5 years ensuring up-to-date know-how and experience
ECOL Coverage
Countries that presently accept the ECOL licence:
- Belgium
- Denmark
- Netherlands
- Switzerland
- Canada [British Colombia]
Thanks to Liebherr for ECOL support
Liebherr invited ESTA and our European Crane Operators Licence (ECOL) to attend the company’s recent customer days event in Ehingen, Germany. ESTA took the opportunity to publicise ECOL to Liebherr’s…
ECOL welcomes second woman licence holder
Annemie Van de Velde from Sarens is the second woman crane operator to achieve certification with ECOL – the European Crane Operators Licence. Growing up with a father who was…
Sarens’ revamped training centre backing ECOL
Sarens inaugurated its revamped operator training centre in Wolvertem, Belgium, last week, increasing its capacity both for classroom and practical crane training operations. The centre has also included ESTA’s European…