Hoist Operator

Duration

7 Hours

Purpose/scope

The purpose of this standard is to instruct an operator how to operate the Construction Hoist (CH), with full knowledge of the controls of the equipment, enabling them to carry out pre-use/daily inspections and perform the emergency descent.

The scope will include the following three categories:

• Transport Platform Hoists (TPH): Designed to carry both people and work materials.
• Goods Hoists (GH): Designed to carry only work materials.
• Passenger Hoists (PH): Designed to carry both people and work materials.

Delivery

The following delivery methods may be used in the delivery of this standard:

• face to face learning environment only (such as classroom/workshop etc.)

This standard is predominantly theoretical training (approximately 60% theory vs. 40% practical).

This standard is considered to be set at an entry level.

Assessment Type

Formally Assessed

Recognised Organisation

This standard is held by IPAF.

Quality assurance

Recognised

CITB will gain assurance through the Recognised Organisation’s quality arrangements.

Approved Training Organisation’s will be required to supply confirmation of approval (centre approval and scheme approval) with the related Recognised Organisation’s awarding organisation or body. In most cases this will be an approval certificate provided by the Recognised Organisation’s awarding organisation or body, listing the routes, qualifications, and categories they are approved to deliver. In addition, a copy of the most recent external quality assurance monitoring report will be required, relating to the standard that you wish to be approved for.

This information will be reviewed by CITB’s quality assurance team. Approval will be subject to the required Recognised Organisation’s documentation being supplied by you. As part of the quality assurance checks, CITB may confirm the accuracy of documentation with the issuing organisation.

Please refer to the Requirements for Approved Training Organisations Appendix 6 for further guidance on quality assurance.

Renewal

Renewal every 5 years

Classification

Mandatory Renewal