Course Content

• Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as a crane / lift supervisor

• Explain the importance of locating and identifying different types of lifting equipment and lifting accessories. Explain their basic construction, uses, applications and functions

• Demonstrate how to interpret and extract information on all relevant documentation

• Explain and demonstrate diverse types of communication methods used for lifting purposes

• Explain procedures for placing non-serviceable items out-of-service

• Explain the function and use of the RCIs and anti-collision systems and use the information provided

• Explain setting up, erection, levelling and dismantling requirements for diverse types of lifting equipment and lifts

• Set up exclusion zone explaining actions required for emergency actions and identify overhead hazards

• Identify potential hazards and unsafe lifting practices using different lifting scenarios

• Explain the importance of checking the security of various types of loads and lifting accessories, explain the procedures ensuring load balance and integrity

• Supervise the movement of loads to different types of locations using different methods of communication

• Explain all Environmental considerations and explain how factors such as the external area to the lift zone can affect the planning of the lifting operation

• Carry out all out-of –service and securing procedures