Aim

The aim of this course is designed to be final course and test for trainees who have had at least one years experience of rigging/erecting work on site after attending a course of Basic Rigging instruction.

Pre Requisite

Site experience plus attendance on the Basic Rigging Course.

Target Audience

Optimum Number: The optimum number of trainees for a course of this type is six, although slight adjustments to this number can be accommodated.

Course Duration: The course will be of five days duration and will be held in NETA's Training Centre or on Client’s premises.

Training Aids

Use will be made of handouts, audio visual presentation and specific items of rigging equipment.

Assessment

The trainee will be assessed by a written test and practical exercises

NVQ Level:

NVQ Mandatory Modules

NVQ Optional Modules

Certification

NVQ Awarding Body:

Course Objectives

On completion of the training course the trainee should be capable of:

• Identifying and selecting the correct wire, rope or chain for the task in hand
• Inspecting wire rope and chain slings
• Calculations involved in Rigging
• The safety precautions when lifting heavy objects or off centre lifts
• Transferring loads and using special lifting attachments
• Using winches and snatch blocks

Aim

The aim of this course is to provide uniformity of training to a recognised standard and to provide selected personnel with the knowledge and skills needed to carry out the duties of the Appointed Person as defined in BS7121 Part 1 and BS7121 Part 3.

Pre Requisite

Candidates must be experienced in trade specific Rigging and Erecting.

Target Audience

Optimum Number: The optimum number of delegates for a course will not exceed 6.

Course Duration: Duration of the course will be 3 days.

Training Aids

Use will be made of lecture notes, audio-visual presentation, demonstration and practical participation.

Assessment

Achievement and measurement of delegates will be by a series of Assessments.

NVQ Level:

NVQ Mandatory Modules

NVQ Optional Modules

Certification

On successful completion of the course candidates will receive a NETA certificate.

NVQ Awarding Body:

Course Objectives

On successful completion of this course candidates will know:

• The requirements of the legislation regarding Mobile Cranes
• The terminology used to identify component parts
• The safe setting up of the crane and its equipment for the lifting operation
• Will be able to identify the purpose and capacity of lifting tackle in general use for lifting
• The correct method of handling, using and storing lifting tackle and the legal requirements applicable to the maintenance, inspection and marking for identification.
• How to carry out the planning and selection of cranes
• How to carry out the inspection of the personnel lifting equipment necessary for the management of lifting operations to the required standard as defined in BS7121 Code of Practice Part 1(General) and Part 3 2000

Aim

This is a basic rigging course designed to suit the requirements of trainees who have limited or no knowledge of Rigging, Lifting and Slinging Techniques.

Pre Requisite

No previous experience required.

Target Audience

Optimum Number: The optimum number of trainees on this course will be six to eight.

Course Duration: The duration of this course is five days.

Training Aids

Use will be made of handouts, audio visual presentation and specific items of rigging equipment.

Assessment

The trainee will be assessed by a written test.

NVQ Level:

NVQ Mandatory Modules

NVQ Optional Modules

Certification

NVQ Awarding Body:

Course Objectives

On completion of this course the trainee will be capable of:

• Identifying basic equipment used in rigging
• Using safely and effectively basic items of rigging equipment
• Being aware of the statutory requirements and regulations regarding rigging equipment together with the trainees obligations to Site Safety and the Health & Safety at Work Act
• Inspecting wire ropes, chains and other items of rigging equipment
• Calculations required in rigging to include weight calculation, required angles, amounts of wire/rope/chain required for specific lift, how to use sling charts
• Typing knots, bends and hitches
• Lifting safely both out of balance loads, balanced loads and tandem lifting

Aim

The aim of this course is to provide uniformity of training to a recognised standard and to provide selected personnel with the knowledge and skills needed to carry out the duties of  a crane lift supervisor.

Pre Requisite

Target Audience

This course is intended for personnel who will be required to act on the instructions of an Appointed Person in order to supervise lifting operations. Suitable persons should, have experience and technical knowledge of cranes and lifting but may or may not have had any formal training.

Optimum Number: The optimum number of delegates on this course will not exceed 6

Course Duration: Duration of the course will be 2 days

Training Aids

Use will be made of lecture notes, audio visual presentation, demonstration and practical participation

Assessment

Achievement and measurement of delegates will be by a series of written tests.

NVQ Level:

NVQ Mandatory Modules

NVQ Optional Modules

Certification

On successful completion of the course candidates will receive a NETA certificate.

NVQ Awarding Body:

Course Objectives

On successful completion of this course candidates will know:

• The requirements of the legislation regarding Mobile Cranes
• The terminology used to identify component parts
• The safe setting up of the crane and its equipment for the lifting operation
• Will be able to identify the purpose and capacity of lifting tackle in general use for lifting
• The correct method of handling, using and storing lifting tackle and the legal requirements applicable to the maintenance, inspection and marking for identification.
• How to carry out the planning and selection of cranes,
• How to carry out the inspection of the personnel and lifting equipment necessary for the management of lifting operations to the required standard as defined in BS7121 Code of Practice Part 1 (General) and Part 3 2000.

Aim

The aim of the course is to enhance skills, enabling tasks to be performed by lifting and slinging components and equipment in a safe and correct manner

Pre Requisite

A knowledge of the environment in which the participant performs his/her duties.

Target Audience

Optimum Number: The optimum number of persons on this course will be eight.

Course Duration: The course will be of a duration agreed with the client.

Training Aids

Use will be made of lecture notes, audio-visual presentation, demonstrations and practice.

Assessment

The learner will be assessed by means of a written test.

NVQ Level:

NVQ Mandatory Modules

NVQ Optional Modules

Certification

NVQ Awarding Body:

Course Objectives

At the conclusion of this course the delegate will be capable of correctly and safely:

• Selecting and using chains and chain slings
• Selecting and using wire rope slings
• Using 'Safe Working Load' Charts
• Slinging and moving loads
• Working with cranes
• Calculating the weights and centres of gravity of loads and taking these factors into account of slinging and moving same
• They will also have a working knowledge of all relevant current legislation relating to lifting and slinging and of general site and workshop safety standards.
• They will be familiar with lifting tackle inspection, maintenance and storage procedures.

Aim

The aim of the course is to ensure that personnel are capable of undertaking inspection of lifting and slinging equipment.

Pre Requisite

Familiarity of lifting and slinging equipment is required.

Target Audience

Optimum Number: The optimum number of persons on the course will be eight.

Course Duration: The course will be of one days duration.

Training Aids

Use will be made of audio-visual presentation, handouts and practical demonstrations.

Assessment

Assessment of the training will be by written test and practical demonstration.

NVQ Level:

NVQ Mandatory Modules

NVQ Optional Modules

Certification

On successful completion of the course candidates will receive a NETA certificate.

NVQ Awarding Body:

Course Objectives

On completion of the course the delegate will:

• Be aware of current legislation and safety regulations as they apply to lifting tackle
• Be able to recognise visual defect and/or weakness of lifting appliances
• Be conversant in methods of maintenance and storage of lifting tackle
• Be capable of implementing the criteria for the rejection of faulty lifting gear.

Aim

The aim of the course is to give delegates an introduction to and a broad overview off The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) 

Pre Requisite

None

Target Audience

Optimum Number: The optimum number on this course will be between ten and twelve persons.

Course Duration: The course will be Three Hours

Training Aids

Use will be made of lecture notes and audio visual presentation.

Assessment

Candidates will be assessed by a written test.

NVQ Level:

NVQ Mandatory Modules

NVQ Optional Modules

Certification

NVQ Awarding Body:

Course Objectives

On completion of the course delegates will be aware of:

• Introduction to LOLER
• What is LOLER
• What is contained in LOLER
• Other relevant legislation        HASWA
• MHSWR
• PUWER
• Competent Persons
• Organising of Lifting Operations
• Keeping Records
• Approved codes of practice and guidance

Aim

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998

Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998

The aim of the course is to give delegates an introduction to and a broad overview off the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998. (PUWER) and the Lifting Operation and Lifting Equipment Regulation 1998 (LOLER)  

Pre Requisite

None

Target Audience

Optimum Number: The optimum number on this course will be between ten and twelve persons.

Course Duration: The course will be Six Hours

Training Aids

Use will be made of lecture notes and audio visual presentation.

Assessment

Candidates will be assessed by a written test.

NVQ Level:

NVQ Mandatory Modules

NVQ Optional Modules

Certification

NVQ Awarding Body:

Course Objectives

COURSE OBJECTIVES

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• On completion of the course delegates will be aware of:
• Introduction  
• What and whom PUWER applies to.
• What is contained in PUWER        Regulation    1 – 39
• Schedule    1 - 4
• Appendix    1 - 2
• Other relevant legislation            HASWA
• MHSWR
• LOLER
• Information Instruction Training
•  Dangerous Parts
• Keeping Records
• Approved codes of practice and guidance

• Introduction to LOLER
• What is LOLER
• What is contained in LOLER
• Other relevant legislation            HASWA
• MHSWR
• PUWER
• Competent Persons
• Organising of Lifting Operations
• Keeping Records
• Approved codes of practice and guidance

Aim

The aim of the course is to give occasional users an awareness of the correct and safe method of using a Pendant Crane.

Pre Requisite

A knowledge of the environment in which the participant performs his/her duties.

Target Audience

Optimum Number: The optimum number of persons on this course will be discussed with the client.

Course Duration: The course will be of 1 day duration or ½ day dependant on clients requirements.

Training Aids

Use will be made of lecture notes, audio-visual presentation, demonstrations and practice.

Assessment

Recapitulation of course content, question and discussion.
The learner will be assessed by means of a written and practical tests.

NB
This course can only be delivered on clients premises

NVQ Level:

NVQ Mandatory Modules

NVQ Optional Modules

Certification

NVQ Awarding Body:

Course Objectives

• To be able to demonstrate both theoretically and practically the use of pendant operation and slinging methods to move loads.
• Explain and demonstrate range of movement of Pendant Cranes
• Planning of method to be used in moving load
• Safe loading rules (weight, height, clearance etc)
• Coded Workshop Practice when using Pendant Crane including the use of hand signals
• Safety of others in Workshop Area
• Team Working
• Practical slinging and operating exercises including the correct use of angles#
• Pre operational checks

Aim

The aim of the course is to refresh and update the knowledge of Rigging Personnel with regard to the current relevant Rigging Regulations and Practices of the Construction Industry.

Pre Requisite

Previous knowledge of Rigging Techniques.

Target Audience

Optimum Number: The optimum number on this appreciation course will be between six and twelve trainees.

Course Duration: The course will be of a duration required by the client, commensurate with their employees experience.

Training Aids

Use will be made of lecture notes and audio visual presentation.

Assessment

The trainee will be assessed by written/practical as required by the clients and dependent on the length of course.

NVQ Level:

NVQ Mandatory Modules

NVQ Optional Modules

Certification

NVQ Awarding Body:

Course Objectives

On completion of the refresher course training the trainee should be capable of:

• Be aware of the relevant regulations currently in use on Construction Sites.
• Having a working knowledge of the correct use of chains, wire ropes and other lifting aids used in various lifting techniques.
• Having a working knowledge in the use of lifting and rigging out of balance loads.
• Performing simple calculations used in lifting and rigging.
• The document control required for lifting equipment.