This course is aimed at delegates who are employed in the lifting equipment inspection industry, or company personnel who are involved in the control and/or coordination and purchasing of lifting equipment. It would also be beneficial to those have no previous experience or have experience but who require refresher training.
Prerequisites
Module 1 General Lifting of the inspector competency programme must be completed prior to attempting the competency programme for this module.
Objective
• Designed to teach delegates the technical aspects of proof load testing and thorough examination of winches (utility, man-riding, access and davit) and powered appliances.
• The course also covers the preparation of certificates and a series of practical assessments that cover the performance, range statement and knowledge requirements of national standards of competence.
• The successful completion of this programme will provide valuable evidence towards the EAL competence qualification.
Course content
Delegates who successfully complete this course will acquire the following knowledge and skills:
• British Standards
• Document Preparation
• Methods of Thorough Examination
• Methods of Proof Load Testing
• Rejection Criteria
• Manufacturers’ Guidance
• Equipment Installation
• NDT Requirements
• Practical Exercises
Course Handout: Inspection Procedures.
Exam
Delegates will be assessed against the Learning Outcomes specified in the Content Section
using direct observation and oral and/or written questions as appropriate. Delegates will be
required to undertake a written test. The pass mark for this course is 80%.
Should a delegate encounter challenges to meet these Learning Outcomes, RON shall
provide additional coaching as an opportunity to meet those requirements.
