Course Overview
This course is designed for individuals who are responsible for planning and overseeing lifting operations, ensuring all activities are carried out safely and in compliance with current legislation and best practice.
This course is designed for individuals who are responsible for planning and overseeing lifting operations, ensuring all activities are carried out safely and in compliance with current legislation and best practice.
Course Objectives
Participants will develop the knowledge and skills to:
Participants will develop the knowledge and skills to:
- Understand the legal and practical responsibilities of an Appointed Person in lifting operations
- Interpret and apply relevant legislation, standards, and codes of practice
- Assess, plan, and organise lifting operations, including risk assessment and method statement preparation
- Select appropriate lifting equipment and accessories for the task
- Communicate effectively with all parties involved in lifting operations, including crane operators, slinger/signallers, and site management
- Identify hazards and implement control measures to ensure safe working practices
- Understand the principles of crane stability, load assessment, and lifting configurations
- Supervise and coordinate lifting teams to ensure compliance and safety throughout operations
- Carry out post-operation checks and ensure proper documentation and record-keeping
Entry Requirements
- For candidates seeking the NPORS CSCS Card, or those requiring the ‘HS&E TESTED’ logo on their card, a valid CITB Operatives Health, Safety and Environment Test pass (within the last 2 years) is required.
- Learners must have a good understanding of spoken and written English.