To provide persons responsible for the planning and risk assessment of lifting operations with the:

• Required knowledge of Standards and Regulations which control the use of lifting procedures and lifting equipment using Safe Systems of Work
• Required competence and knowledge to mentor and coach lifting personnel in a lifting team
• Competence in correctly supervising a lifting team.
• The competence to inspect and use lifting equipment safely.
• Ability to plan a lifting operation including preparation of risk assessment

Theoretical training covering:

• LOLER regulations and their legal status as applied to lifting operations of all types
• LOLER regulations as used in the role of LCP
• Knowledge of the regulations underpinning LOLER – HASAWA 1974, PUWER 1998, MHSWR 1995.
• Recognized publications underpinning the Technical and Safe use of Lifting Equipment
• Rigging loft management and knowledge of the certification and control of various lifting appliances and accessories.

Practical training exercises:

• Practical planning and risk assessment documentation.
• Practical equipment control.
• Practical performance of lifting operation.
• Assessment of necessary lifting team competence

Upon course completion the participant should have acquired sufficient knowledge, skills and expertise which will allow them to go further with a final assessment as LOLER Competent Person.

Note: This course is training only and does not provide certification as LCP.