Course content

The course includes:

• Understand best practice for lifting operation planners and equipment

• Know the qualifications and competencies needed for planning and supervising lifts

• Apply best practice for managing lifting operations, including both suppliers and users

• Recognise main types of lifting equipment and their uses

• Know the minimum requirements for method statements when installing or using lifting equipment

• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, codes of practice, and guidance

• Understand how to classify lifting operations appropriately

• Follow best practice for installation, testing, operation, and maintenance of lifting equipment and accessories

• Know the responsibilities of equipment suppliers and users for inspections and thorough examinations

• Understand the lifting team's duties for pre-use and weekly checks

• Follow company-specific policies for managing lifting operations and equipment on site.

Teaching and assessment

• Two days of classroom-based learning

• Theory-based assessment by documentation navigation exercises

What you get

• CITB National Construction College E-Certificate available on request

Entry requirements

1. Good spoken and written English.

2. Valid form of ID. See accepted forms of ID.

By booking a course, you agree to follow our Terms and Conditions.

Grants and funding

Grants could be available for eligible employers. For further information please visit our grant pages.

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