To provide persons involved with rigging & slinging with the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge of:

Requirements for the marking of lifting components

Pre / Post user control and correct storage of equipment

Discard criteria

Relevant regulation LOLER

User equipment inspection

Theoretical training covering :

Calculation of lifting equipment capacities

Safe job analysis and Risk Assessment planning.

Lifting Equipment strengths and weaknesses

Slinging configuration

Load characteristics

Knowledge of lifting equipment certification requirements

Accidents due to incorrect equipment use

Practical training covering:

• Planning and risk assessment of rigging operations involving various types of manually driven hoists
• Slinging various types of load according to size, weight, shape and center of gravity.
• Choosing the correct lifting equipment
• Visual check of slings (wire/fiber)
• Visual check of lifting accessories
• Performing a lifting operation using management of change where appropriate.
• Cross Hauling of load

A successful candidate will be able to:

Know the relevant regulations regarding the roles and responsibilities of a Basic Rigger.

Identify and explain how to avoid rigging/lifting hazards due to incorrect equipment use.

Know and explain the load characteristics which influence the lifting operation

Install and use lifting gear correctly

Perform the rigging operation while ensuring the safety of all involved personnel