By the end of this course delegates should be able to answer and perform the following:

• 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 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, a basic lift, standard lift, complex lift, 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
• Identify weights and centres of gravity for various types of loads and specify appropriate lifting accessories for various types of loads.
• Demonstrate and illustrate different types of communication methods for lifting purposes and state
• Explain the importance of completing a reflection report on a lifting operation
• Identify and demonstrate how to and plan an area with exclusion zones for diverse lifting operations, identifying and proximity/underground hazards from supplied plans and drawings
• Identify and plan an area with exclusion zones doe diverse lifting operations identifying 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 and the possible outcomes