Prepared by OPITO, the purpose of this course is to set out the basic training  and assessment requirements for lifting and slinging operations normally carried out on an offshore installation.  Using a competency based approach the following are identified and developed:

• What offshore deck crews are expected to do.
• The knowledge and skills they require enabling them to do what is expected of them.
• Demonstration of those skills
• Effective training leading to safer practices at the worksite.

Training covers:

• Relevant legislation (LOLER 98)  ACOPS,  Relevant Standards, eg (BS 7121 Part 11)
• Safe systems of work (Permits, Toolbox talks, etc)
• Risk Assessment and control measures.
• Equipment pre-use inspection
• Safe use of equipment
• Slinging principles and technology
• Weight identification and estimation
• Placement of loads
• Disconnection of loading equipment
• Hand signalling and use of hand-held radios.
• Appreciation of crane principles
• Appreciation of dynamic factors
• Awareness of conflicting activities
• Weather considerations
• Other

Each candidate will be required to inspect, prepare, plan and attach the correct lifting equipment and direct the crane operator to manoeuvre loads including:
Tubulars, Containers, Bulk Hoses, Unbalanced loads and blind lifts.

Course duration:

3 days, candidates are required to bring their own PPE.

Dates:

arranged to the mutual convenience of Client / candidates / A1 Consultants.

Certification

An Enermech Certificate will be issued on successful completion of the course.