Appointed Person for Lifting Operations

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Overview

This advanced course develops the knowledge required to plan, manage, and control lifting operations safely.

Participants study load estimation, centres of gravity, lifting gear, crane duty charts, load calculations, rigging plans, certification requirements, communication, and lifting operations of varying complexity.

Target Audience

Experienced rigging and lifting personnel who meet the stated eligibility criteria and are being prepared for an appointed-person or senior lifting-planning role.

Entry Requirements

Minimum age 35; secondary education, Basic Rigging certificate, diploma, or equivalent; at least 10 years of rigging experience in construction or oil and gas; previous Basic Rigging and Slinging certification; good English and mathematics; and the ability to perform lifting calculations and prepare mobile-crane familiarisation information.

Key Benefits

Estimate load weight and determine load centres of gravity
Select and inspect lifting gear for different lift conditions
Calculate sling loads, angles, and mode factors
Interpret crane duty charts and range diagrams
Plan rigging and lifting operations of varying complexity
Manage lifting equipment, personnel competence, permits, and certification controls

Assessment

Written assessment and final candidate assessment on Day 3.

Course Details

Duration
3 Days
Language
English
Validity
3 Years

Standards and References

The source references QE lifting regulations and certification requirements. Confirm the current QatarEnergy, project, and client revisions before delivery.

The three-day programme is structured as follows:

Day 1: Regulations and Lifting Procedures

Lifting-industry terminology
Load-weight estimation and information sources
Centres of gravity
Introduction to lifting gear
Lifting-gear certification requirements
Pre-use inspection of lifting gear
Mode factors and sling angles
Load calculations for different lift conditions
Selection of lifting gear and sling capacity charts
Man-riding baskets, material baskets, containers, lifting beams, and frames

Day 2: Working with Cranes

Load-capacity and duty charts
Crane operating quadrants
Crane configuration according to the duty chart
Outrigger, boom, and counterweight setup
Ground load-bearing requirements
Wire-rope reeving diagrams
Automatic safe-load indicator setup
Range diagrams and factors affecting crane capacity
Communication signals
Crane certification requirements

Day 3: Management, Planning, and Assessment

Control of lifting equipment in rigging lofts and equipment stores
Certification requirements for equipment and personnel
Planning load rigging and lifting operations
Lifting operations of varying complexity
Lifting plans using different crane load charts
Safety videos
Final examination and candidate assessment
Open forum and course closure


 

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