Course Description
Designed for professionals responsible for the planning, management, and execution of lifting operations.
The LEEA Accredited Appointed Person Training Course equips personnel with knowledge, understanding and skills to enable them to plan and manage safe lifting operations, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Why choose this course?
What is in the course?
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Covers legislation (e.g., LOLER, PUWER, BS7121), roles and responsibilities, risk assessments, method statements, crane selection, load charts, and lift planning for basic, intermediate, and complex lifts.
- LEEA Accreditation: Delivered by GSS Training, an accredited provider, ensuring alignment with global lifting industry standards set by the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA).
- Practical and Theoretical Training: Combines in-depth theoretical knowledge with hands-on exercises, including lift planning scenarios and risk assessments.
- Expert Instructors: Taught by seasoned professionals with extensive experience in lifting operations, over +25 years, and all former Appointed Persons.
- Certification: Upon successful completion, participants receive a LEEA-accredited certificate, valid for 3 years, awarded at the end of the course. Walk away with your certifications.
Why choose this course?
- Industry-Recognized Credential: The LEEA certificate from GSS Training is globally respected, enhancing credibility with employers in industries like construction, oil and gas, and offshore operations.
- Enhanced Safety Competence: Training ensures participants can plan and oversee lifting operations safely, reducing the risk of accidents caused by poor planning.
- Career Progression: Prepares individuals for advanced roles like Critical Lift Planner or Lift Director, with a clear career path in lifting operations.
- Practical Application: Hands-on exercises, such as creating lifting plans and conducting risk assessments, equip participants to handle real-world scenarios effectively.
- Compliance with Regulations: Provides knowledge of key standards (e.g., BS7121, LOLER), ensuring lifts meet legal and safety requirements.
- Global Accessibility: Available through GSS Training’s worldwide network, with options for international learners.
What's in it for students?
- Boosts Employability: The LEEA certificate from GSS Training sets you apart in the job market, opening doors to high-demand roles in industries like construction and oil and gas, both onshore and offshore.
- Improve Earnings: Take the next step in your career and boost your earnings potential.
- Empowers Confidence: Practical skills and knowledge give you the confidence to manage complex lifting operations effectively, enhancing your professional reputation.
- Career Longevity: The certification (valid 5 years) and skills pave the way for long-term career growth, with opportunities to advance to roles like chargehand or foreman.
- Global Opportunities: International recognition allows you to work in regions like the Middle East or offshore projects, expanding your career horizons.
Who is the course for?
What certificate will i receive?
LEEA Accredited Certificate, valid for 5 years.
What can the course lead to?
Learners, after serving some time, may choose to progress to complete Critical Lift Planning training to progress their careers.
What is the duration of the course?
What are the entry requirements?
There are no pre-requisites for this training course. However, it is strongly recommended that learners have experience of lifting operations at supervisory level, and a good understanding of mathematics.
What does the course cover?
The aim and objectives of the training is to provide learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills to enable them to undertake the duties of an appointed person for lifting operations and plan lifts.
Course Summary
Theory Topics
To successfully pass the course, learners will be required achieve the following:
1. Demonstrate a knowledge of the legislation, regulations and standards governing the use of lifting equipment; and
2. Demonstrate a knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of personnel involved in the lifting operation; and
3. Demonstrate a knowledge of the requirements of different types of lifts; and
4. Demonstrate a knowledge of the requirements for lifting persons, lifting from height, safe access & egress; and
5. Demonstrate a knowledge of different types of cranes; and
6. Demonstrate a knowledge of lifting accessories; and
7. Demonstrate a knowledge of crane communications, such as hand signals and radios; and
8. Demonstrate a knowledge of lift planning.
Practical Topics
9. Demonstrate in teams the ability of putting theoretical knowledge into practice by conducting a live lifting operation.
How is the course assessed?
Learners will be given a written examination which will allow them to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding. The written assessment is closed book, and learners must be able to demonstrate understanding of all key learning points.
Learners practical performance will be evaluated by direct observation during a safe lifting operations.
₹ 89000.00 INR
(Exld GST)
Course info
- Certificate
- LEEA Certificate - Valid for 5 years
- Duration
5.0 days
- Who is it for
Advanced Learners
