Certification of rope inspection personnel

The Rope Systems Technological Laboratory - LATIF is an examination centre approved by the CICPND for the certification of personnel expert in non-destructive testing on wire ropes used for lifting, transporting people and goods, and for tensile structures.

Preparatory courses for certification and related examinations are organised periodically.

The last course was held from 21 to 25 July 2025. You can consult the course and examination information.

The reference regulation for the course and examination centre is the CICPND regulation doc. 298.

The course is open to all interested parties.

Details on how to register for the course and examination will be published on this page before the next edition.

At the moment, no dates have been set for the next edition of the course.

The rates are determined by the Provincial Council, Provincial Law no. 7 of 1987 art. 32, on the basis of the actual cost of the services and are updated periodically, taking into account the increase in the costs of equipment, materials, labour and general expenses. For tests not included in the price list, specific estimates shall be made.