Course aims

The course is designed to provide an understanding of the theory and rating of lifting slings, an overview of legislation as it applies to users and an appreciation of types of slings and how to carry out routine pre-use inspection.

All candidates will complete a multiple-choice test covering the key points of the course. A candidate achieving a total score of less than 80% will meet with the trainer to explore their knowledge of the topic. Where a candidate has a good knowledge of the topic the result may be amended.

Course agenda

• Overview of the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER)
• Sling angles
• Methods of rating slings
• Mode factors
• Selection of slinging equipment
• Methods of slinging
• Care and maintenance of equipment
• Essential precautions
• Routine inspection and reporting

Certification

Delegates successfully completing the course will receive a certificate and a photo ID card, valid for three years.

Notes

This course must be successfully completed in order to undertake:

• Practical slinging beneath the hook
• Lifting equipment practical inspection & record keeping
• Rigging & lifting for workers at height (Telecoms)