Objective

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to LEEA Stage 1 Rigging & Lifting. The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) is established across the globe as the leading representative body for all those involved in the lifting industry worldwide.

Target Group

The LEEA Stage 1 Rigging & Lifting is an introductory level course. Learners with limited or no knowledge of rigging, lifting and slinging techniques will benefit from this training and will be able to gain entry level into the industry.

Examination

Learners will undertake a post-course, multiple-choice question paper. Subsequently, followed by a series of practical assessments.

Course Contents

"• Risk assessment, planning and control of lifting operations. • Ensure the area is suitable for lifting activities. • Lifting equipment pre and post-use inspection. This also includes certification. • Safe and correct use of different types of lifting equipment. • Selection of the appropriate lifting accessories for different types of loads. • Lifting accessories and their applications. • Sling various loads including balanced, unbalanced and loose. • Weight identification, for instance, different ways to calculate the loads’ weight. • Disconnection of lifting accessories from the load. • Environmental factors that could influence lifting operations. • The correct procedure for the storage of lifting equipment. • Rigging principles as well as terminology. • Relevant legislation and ACOPs. • Safe systems of work. • Awareness of manual handling"