The purpose of this course is to provide persons involved with rigging & slinging the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge of:

• Requirements for the marking of lifting components
• Pre/Post user control and correct storage of equipment
• Recommended Practice – per API RP2D 7th Edition
• Enterprise of Competence & end user equipment inspection
• Planning of lifting routes and lay down areas
• Slings
• Eyebolts, Swivel hoist rings, Padeyes
• Shackles and Turnbuckles
• Definitions: Rigging equipment
• Rigging and Crane Blocks
• Baskets

Theoretical training covering:

• Calculation of lifting equipment capacities
• Safe job analysis and Risk Assessment planning
• Equipment strengths and weaknesses
• Slinging configuration

Practical training covering:

• Lift planning and risk assessment
• Lifting team basics
• Blind Lifts
• Slinging various types of load according to size, weight, shape and centre of gravity.
• Choosing the correct lifting equipment
• Visual check of slings (wire /fiber)
• Visual check of lifting accessories

Students will receive an API – U certification upon course completion and passing exams. Participants will be given theoretical tests to confirm their understanding, and a minimum pass mark is set at 75%.

The course participant will be able to:

• Give examples of the result of incorrect use of lifting components and how this can be avoided.
• Show knowledge of the regulations regarding marking, documentation, use, maintenance, daily inspection and discard criteria of lifting gear.
• Choose correct lifting equipment and show correct methods of use.
• Direct crane operations safely using radio & hand signals
• Develop and follow a lifting plan and risk assessment