OPITO Rigger Competence Reassessment (Previously Stage 4)
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- Lifting Operations
Summary
The course will: require candidates to complete a series of practical exercises to demonstrate their skills, knowledge and understanding of rigging and lifting operations.
Rigging and Lifting Handbook
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Objectives
By the end of the assessment the delegate will have demonstrated the ability to:
- Identify potential hazards associated with the lifting operation and implement control measures
- Plan the route for lifting and moving the load to minimise any risk to personnel and surroundings
- Communicate, discuss and ensure understanding of the prepared lifting plan and risk assessment
- Obtain the resources identified in the lifting plan required to move the load, following rigging loft procedures
- Carry out pre-use inspection of lifting equipment and lifting accessories
- Attach the lifting accessories to the load using industry best practice
- Install and position the lifting equipment for balanced weight distribution
The candidate must be able to demonstrate that they know and understand:
- The employer’s responsibilities under Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations
- The hazards associated with a lifting operation and the purpose of a risk assessment and lifting plan
- The relevant roles of personnel involved in lifting operations, and typical reporting lines
- Load movement route planning methods and areas near the load where it is unsafe to stand
- Rigging principles, SWL, WLL and angles of lift and considerations to ensure load stability, security and weight distribution
Target Audience
Personnel who have successfully completed the OPITO Stages 1, 2 & 3 Rigger Training, Workplace Experience and Assessment and wish keep their qualification current by completing this Stage 4 re-assessment.
Prerequisites
- Due to certain aspects of the course being physically demanding and potentially stressful, delegates will be required to confirm their medical fitness & physical ability to participate on this course by completing our centre medical self-screening form prior to course commencement
- A valid OPITO Approved Rigger competence (Stage 3) Re-assessment Certificate.
Award
An OPITO Approved Rigger Competence (Stage 4) Re-assessment certificate will be issued upon successful course completion.
Revalidation
The course must be revalidated every 2 years.
Delegates should bring
- Government Issued Photographic ID eg Driver Licence or Passport
- £1.00 coin for locker
- Safety Glasses or Goggles if prescribed
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