Management of Lifting Operations in Construction

Course content

The course includes:

• Understand best practice for lifting operation planners and equipment
• Know the qualifications and competencies needed for planning and supervising lifts
• Apply best practice for managing lifting operations, including both suppliers and users
• Recognise main types of lifting equipment and their uses
• Know the minimum requirements for method statements when installing or using lifting equipment
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, codes of practice, and guidance
• Understand how to classify lifting operations appropriately
• Follow best practice for installation, testing, operation, and maintenance of lifting equipment and accessories
• Know the responsibilities of equipment suppliers and users for inspections and thorough examinations
• Understand the lifting team's duties for pre-use and weekly checks
• Follow company-specific policies for managing lifting operations and equipment on site.

Teaching and assessment

Two days of classroom-based learning

Theory-based assessment by documentation navigation exercises

What you get

CITB National Construction College E-Certificate available on request