Objective

Following completion of the programme delegates should:

Have Knowledge and Understanding of:
Work area and equipment preparation and reinstatement requirements for moving loads under supervision
Tools, terminology, techniques and practices for moving construction loads under supervision
 
Be able to Demonstrate:
Work Safely and minimise risk at all times
Prepare work area and equipment
Move engineering construction loads under supervision
Carry out necessary actions after completing the movement of loads

Target Group

Personnel who are not primarily involved in lifting operations, and would only support such activities under supervision.

The aim is to provide the delegate with knowledge of the lifting principles, general hazards and risks of lifting operations, an awareness of relevant legislation and regulation, and an opportunity to practice basic rigging operations following a lifting plan

Prerequisites

N/A

Examination

Candidates will need to pass a knowledge assessment (pass mark 80%), and will have a practical observation conducted by an ECITB approved tutor.

Successful candidates will be awarded with an ECITB approved certificate.

Course Contents

Theory:
Relevant Legislation
Hazards and Safe Systems of Work
Preparing work area and equipment
Move Loads Under Supervision
Reinstate work area and Equipment

Practical:
Working Safely
Preparing work area and equipment
Move Loads Under Supervision
Reinstate work are and Equipment