This course provides an opportunity to look back over the theory of the Appointed Person course and ensure that knowledge is current and in-date.

Who is it for?

-This course is aimed at individuals who have undertaken previous Appointed Person training.

-You must have a good understanding of written and spoken English (link to example text).

-You will be required to produce scale drawings, use formulae and complete calculations, so a certain degree of mathematical competence is necessary (link to examples of maths expected).

Course Details

Topics covered during this course include:

• Legislation – LOLER, PUWER, HASAWA
• Codes of practice – BS7121
• Roles and responsibilities of personnel involved with lifting operations including selection and competencies
• Crane appreciation – crane types, capabilities and limitations
• Duties charts
• Crane terminology
• Documentation and certification for lifting equipment and lifting accessories
• Crane stability/ground conditions
• Safe Load Indicators (SLI) and Safe Working Loads (SWL)
• Types of lifting accessories and safe use
• Slinging techniques
• Down rating of accessories
• Sling angles and the affect on SWL
• Methods of communication
• Planning a lifting operation
• Writing a risk assessment and writing a method statement

Duration

Two day theory training.

Certification

Candidates will be issued with an Appointed Person certificate and photo card with a three year expiry date.

Next Steps

Upon expiry of the certification, candidates may return to complete another refresher.