Day 1 Topics – Regulation and Procedures

• Terminologies in Lifting Industry
• Estimation of Load Weight/ Sources of Load Weight Information
• Center of Gravity of Load
• Introduction to Lifting Gear
• Certification Requirements of Lifting Gear as per QP Lifting Regulation
• User Inspection of Lifting Gear Prior to Use
• Mode Factors
• Effect of Sling Angles and Resultant Load on Lifting Gear
• Load Calculations on Lifting Gear for Various Lift Conditions
• Selection of Lifting Gear Incorporating QP Lifting Regulation
• Using Capacity Charts for Selection of Slings
• Use of Man Riding Baskets, Material Baskets, and Containers
• Use of Lifting Beams and Frames

Day 2 Topics – Working With Cranes

• Load Capacity Chart/ Duty Charts
• Quadrants of Operation
• Configuring Crane as Per Duty Chart
• Outrigger, Boom and Counterweight Setup
• Ground Load Bearing Requirements
• Wire Rope Reeving Diagrams
• Automatic Safe Load Indicator Setup as Per Duty Chart
• Use of Range Diagram
• Factors Affecting Crane Capacity
• Communication Signals
• Certification Requirements of Crane As Per QP Lifting Regulation
• Safety Videos

Day 3 Topics – Management and Control

• Control of Lifting Equipment in Rigging Loft or Lifting Equipment Store
• Certification Requirements of Lifting Equipment
• Certification Requirements of Personnel Involved in Lifting Operations
• Planning of Load Rigging and Lifting Operations
• Lifting Operations of Varying Complexity
• Lifting Plans of Different Crane Load Chart
• Safety Videos

Afternoon Session of Day 3

• Final Assessment/Examination
• Open Forum
• Candidate Assessment
• Course Closure