Telecommunications-Rigging & Lifting Light Loads at Height
1.Target Group
Personnel working for any premises, who have had little or no training and experience in rigging and lifting operations and who wish to gain a Rigger
Training certificate by completing the QISC Training for Telecommunication Rigging and Slinging Operator.
2.Delegate Pre-requisites
No pre-requisites required for this course.
3.Physical and Stressful Demands
Training and/or assessment activities contained within this Standard may include physically demanding and potentially stressful elements. All personnel
who participate in such activities must be physically and mentally capable of participating fully. Therefore, to ensure that prior to participating in practical
exercises, the delegates will be required to undergo medical screening by completing appropriate medical screening form provided by QISC.
4.Aims and Objectives
This course is aimed to raise competency of Rigging & Slinging activities at throughout the telecommunication sector and beyond. The training concentrates
on the basics of load movement at height hazard, mitigate the risk and safe lifting.
5.Learning Outcomes / Assessment Criteria
At the end of the training delegates must be able to:
1. Understand the Roles and responsibilities
2. Demonstrate the knowledge of the legislation- Health and Safety Work Act 1974, regulation (Approved code Practice) PUWER 1998, LOLER 1998 and
national &International standards governing the use of load handling equipment.
3. Identify and list typical hazards associated with rigging and lifting activities at telecommunication sector.
4. Demonstrate the knowledge of mechanical advantage (Use of pulleys and ropes)
5. Demonstrate the knowledge of different types of lifting equipment and accessories and how to carry out a pre use check.
6. Identify the Dropped object prevention & control measures
7. Explain sling angles and sling tension. (Simple Calculation)
8. Demonstrate various types knots and its use
9. Explain the purpose of inspections and “thorough” examination.
10.Explain reason for informing all relevant parties of impending and ongoing Rigging and slinging operation.
11.Explain how to use identification tags, color codes to establish SWL/WLL and certification of lifting equipment.
12.Demonstrate rigging up the various loads
13.Demonstrate safe method of de-rigging method.
14.Explain the reason for ensuring the worksite left in a clean and tidy condition.
15.Explain correct storage rules and reporting procedure.
6.Delegate Performance Assessment / Certification / Validity
Delegate Performance Assessment: The practical session will be assessed against the objectives and learning outcomes. The rigger may be asked questions
periodically in relation to the lifting environment. Briefing will be given relating to specific tasks to be achieves whilst moving and hauling/ transferring loads.
Each rigging and slinging operator must be able to successfully demonstrate and explain of these tasks in order to be recorded as a competent
Telecommunication Rigging and Slinging Operator.
Certification: QISC Approved Certification with Two years validity
7.Instructor & Delegate Ratio
1:12
8.Duration and Timing
1 day
9.Venue [-Location ]
QISC or client premises
10. For more information
Please contact us direct for availability & costs:
Email: training@madinagulf.com
Tel: +974 4450 1223
Fax: +974 4450 1220
www.qisc.net / www.madinagulf.com
