The course is aimed at personnel who are required to produce and / or authorise lifting plans and carry out lifting operations.
Prerequisites
None required
Objective
This theory-based course is designed to give delegates an understanding of the depth and quality of content required in the production and completion of lifting plans and risk assessments.
Note: The course can also be structured to include a practical element if requested.
Course content
The Theoretical and Practical topics covered during this training are:
- LOLER Regulation 8 | Organisation Of Lifting
- Operation
- Categorization Of Lifting Operations
- Self-Assessment Cards
- Lift Description
- Weight of The Load
- Planning Considerations
- Step-By-Step Procedure
- Rigging Procedure Diagrams
- Route to Be Travelled
- Rigging Material Lists
- Risk Assessment
- Theoretical Planning Exercises
Course Handout: The International Rigging & Lifting Handbook.
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.
