At the end of course delegates will be able to:

  • Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an Appointed Person
  • Explain the duties and responsibilities of a Crane/Lift Supervisor, Crane Operator, Slinger/Signaller, Crane Erector and maintenance personnel
  • Demonstrate and explain how to interpret and extract information on all relevant documentation including legislation, regulations, codes of practice that relate to all lifting operations and duties
  • Explain and identify the different requirements to be followed for the lifting of persons as well as basic/standard/complex lifts and additional requirements for lifting from height
  • Explain the notification process and the requirements for reporting procedures to authorities, utility bodies and any other parties if affected by the lifting operation
  • Identify different types of cranes, their capabilities and limitations for lifting
  • Explain the maintenance, inspection, thorough examination and testing requirements for lifting equipment and all accessories
  • Explain setting up, erection, levelling and dismantling requirements for diverse types of lifting equipment and lifts
  • Explain and demonstrate how to calculate point loadings and outrigger loadings, spreader mat types and sizes
  • Explain the function and use of the RCI, LMI and anti-collision systems and utilise the information provided
  • Demonstrate and explain the selection of the correct cranes for specified lifts including all accessories, ensuring correct duties charts, range diagrams and specification sheets
  • List and explain relevant information relating to different types of lifting accessories and explain their applications
  • Explain and demonstrate different slinging techniques, calculating sling sizes and angles, balanced and unbalanced, centres of gravity and loose loads etc
  • Identifying weights and centres of gravity for various types of loads and specify appropriate lifting accessories for various types of load
  • Demonstrate and illustrate different types of communication methods for lifting purposes and state
  • Explain the importance of completing a reflective report on a lifting operation
  • Identify and plan an area with exclusion zones for diverse lifting operations identifying any proximity/underground hazards from supplied plans and drawings as well as safe access and egress before, during and after any lifting operation
  • Explain and identify the requirements for safe site access and egress for different types of lifting equipment
  • Demonstrate how to construct a safe system of work by producing risk assessments, method statements and lift plans with information supplied
  • Prepare and explain lift plan information to all personnel involved in lifting operations
  • Specify and explain positioning of the crane and load, identifying limiting factors and immovable obstructions that must be considered.
  • Identify and explain how environmental factors outside the lift zone, but within the surrounding area, can affect planned lifting operations