OPITO Approved Lift Planning Training

Course Description

This course is for learners who are required to participate and/or assist in the planning of mechanical lifting operations.

N.B This course is not for those who are looking for training in the planning of lifting operations with cranes.

Why choose this course?

Choosing our OPITO Approved Lift Planning Training course opens the door to a wealth of benefits. Here's why you should consider this training program:

Industry Recognized Certification: Our course provides an OPITO accredited certificate, which is internationally recognized, giving you the credibility to demonstrate your competence to employers worldwide.

In-depth and Practical Training: Our Lift Planning Training course is meticulously designed to balance theory and hands-on practice. You will gain practical skills in planning and executing lifting operations that can be immediately applied on the job. Our course includes a mix of theoretical and practical training, covering topics such as the relevant legislation, personal responsibilities, safe systems of work, manual handling, safe use of equipment, hand signals, and weight identification and estimation.

Expert Trainers: Our trainers are industry professionals with years of experience. They're not just teaching the course – they've lived it, ensuring you're learning from those deeply familiar with the intricacies of the field.

Safety-Focused: Safety is paramount in the industry, and our course prioritizes safe working practices. We'll equip you with the necessary knowledge to reduce the risk of accidents and make your workplace safer.

OPITO Standards: As an OPITO-approved course, the training aligns with the highest industry standards. This means you're learning up-to-date practices that are relevant, valued, and demanded by employers in the industry.

Career Advancement: This certification can boost your career prospects, opening up opportunities for roles that require this specialized skill set. Stand out in the job market with an OPITO Lift Planning Training certificate.

Enroll today, and set yourself apart in the industry with the advanced knowledge and skills acquired from our course.

Who is the course for?

This course is for learners who are required to participate and/or assist in the planning of mechanical lifting operations.

N.B This course is not for those who are looking for training in the planning of lifting operations with cranes.

What certificate will i receive?

Upon successful completion of the course, delegates will be awarded with a OPITO Approved Certificate, with no expiry.

Certificates can be verified through our website or through the OPITO Vantage System and TRAIN-R App.

Learners will then return to the workplace and be able to plan and organise the optimum resources needed to safely plan lifting operations under the supervision of LOLER Appointed Person/LOLER Focal Point, within their workplace.

The Learner may then be nominated at any time by their employer to sit the LOLER Competent Person Competence Assessment, to complete this learning pathway.

What can the course lead to?

OPITO approved training is the global standard for the energy sector. Certification is valid globally, in industries such as oil and gas and renewables and, in combination with other certificated training, can lead to a number of roles.

Visit www.opito.com for more information.

What is the duration of the course?

The optimum ‘contact time’ for this training programme is seen as 22 hours over 3 days.

Optimum contact time is based on the maximum number of learners attending.

What are the entry requirements?

Learners for OPITO Lift Planning Training Standard require one of the below:

1) A valid OPITO-approved Rigger Competence Assessment / Reassessment (Stage 3/4) Certificate; or

2) A valid OPITO-approved Banksman and Slinger Competence Assessment/Reassessment (Stage 3/4) Certificate; or

3) A valid OPITO-approved Drilling Rigger Competence Assessment / Reassessment Certificate.

Medical Entry Requirements

Training and/or assessment activities may include potentially stressful elements. All personnel who participate in such activities must be capable of participating fully, and all Learners will be required to complete a medical screening form.

What does the course cover?

This Product provides the learner with theoretical and practical skills to plan and organise the optimum resources needed to safely plan lifting operations under the supervision of LOLER Appointed Person/LOLER Focal Point, within their workplace.

It includes methods and techniques which will instruct the learner in the process and procedures which are essential in achieving competence in lifting operations planning and management of hazards.

The learner will develop skills to be able to identify all the hazards associated with a planned lifting operation and produce a lifting plan which will eliminate as many of these hazards as possible.

Learners who successfully complete this training, may be nominated by their employer to sit the 9063 OPITO LOLER Competent Person Competence Assessment.

Course Summary

Unit OIS 373 - Hazards and the Lifting Operations Risk Assessment for Lifting Operations - Theory

Outcome 1: Hazards Associated with a Lifting Operation

Outcome 1: Hazard Identification and Controls

Unit OIS 371 - The Planning of Lifting Operations - Theory

Outcome 1: Lift Planning

Unit OIS 372 - Hazards and the Lifting Operations Risk Assessment for Lifting Operations - Practical

Outcome 1: Hazards Identification

Outcome 2: Lifting Operations Risk Assessment

Unit OIS 370 - The Planning of Lifting Operations - Practical

Outcome 1: Lift Planning

How is the course assessed?

Learners will be assessed against the theory outcomes through a 60-minute, professional discussion.

Learners will be assessed against the practical criteria, by producing a lift plan for an initial lifting operation scenario which must be provided by the approved Centre. The lift plan is based on a lifting operation which includes the following:

1. A load with an offset centre of gravity

2. A load which requires a minimum of two leg bridle/slings

3. A load with anchor/attachment points or slinging arrangements that differ in height from each other.

Course info

  • Certificate
  • OPITO Certificate - Valid for 2 years
  • Duration
  • 3.0 days

  • Who is it for
  • For personnel who are required to participate and/or assist in the planning of mechanical lifting operations.

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