Course Outline:

 

Steel erectors and riggers are integral to engineering construction sites. Appointed persons moving loads (APML) is critical to the development and execution of lifting plans to ensure loads are safely and correctly moved. 

This course delivers the necessary skills and knowledge to manage and plan the types of lifting operations that frequently occur at the workplace. Attendee's are introduced to the activities of the Appointed Person roles through classroom based teaching and practical exercises at Bowtec's rigging centre. The final day of the course is a in practical phase of lift planning and performance which also forms the end assessment.

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Course objectives

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• Undertake he role of an appointed person.

• Gain a solid understanding the role and responsibilities of the appointed person.

• Define the integrity of Lifting equipment & accessories during the execution of rigging and lifting operations.

• Manage lifting operations, equipment and accessories.

• Manage rigging & slinging operations.

• Describe the responsibilities of an appointed person regarding the inspection of appliances and equipment.

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Course content

• Legislation overview

• Planning and supervising rigging operations

• The roles and responsibilities of a moving loads team

• Toolbox talks and coaching

• Load and lifting point assessment

• Uncertified structures and categories of lift

• Rigging related drawings, the offshore sector and international directives

• Forces, tension and slinging angles

• Calculating load weights and centre of gravity

• Using snatch blocks, fleeting angles and winches

• Recap on calculations

• Practical session - development of lift, risk plan and toolbox talk

• Written theory assessment

• Practical assessment

• Course debrief and feedback

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ECITB 4 stage model (This course is stage 1)

Stage one – The learner undergoes four days of training based on ECITB Technical Training Standard and generates a lift plan, risk assessment and toolbox talk. Experienced personnel in the Appointed Person role can use this training course as refresher training before going straight to Stage three.

Stage two – The Work Based Task Assignment guides the learner through the consolidation period after initial training. Typically the learner will have generated a number of complicated and complex lift plans under supervision over a six month period before undertaking the ECITB Technical Competence Validation Test.

Stage three – The ECITB Technical Competence Validation Test is used to con rm the person has the job knowledge, skills and ability to safely perform the Appointed Person role and generate lift plans, risk assessments and toolbox talks.

Stage four – Re-assessment of the individual against the ECITB Technical Competence Validation Test on a three yearly cycle to maintain on-going development performance. The Technical Test is grant funded for ECITB registered employers and further details of funding can be found in the ECITB Guide to Grants for Products & Services.

Course Duration:
✓ 4 days 
Course cost 
Price Available on Request
Venue:
Bridgend, South Wales, Uk.