Maintenance and Engineering

Rigging and Slinging Practices

Lifting operations cause many serious accidents when rigging is poor. This course covers rigging and slinging: lifting equipment types, safe working loads, sling angles and load calculations, centre of gravity, rigging hardware inspection, communication and signals, lift planning and safe lifting practices.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Correct rigging prevents dropped loads and injuries. You will learn the principles and practices of safe rigging.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.

Course methodology

How you will learn.

Load calculation exercises, equipment inspection practice, lift planning workshops and incident case studies.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify lifting equipment and rigging hardware
Calculate loads, sling angles and tensions
Determine centre of gravity
Inspect slings and hardware
Use standard signals and communication
Plan and execute safe lifts

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Riggers and lifting supervisors
Maintenance technicians
Construction supervisors
Crane operators
HSE officers

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Load calculation
Equipment inspection
Lift planning
Communication
Safety

Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Lifting Fundamentals

09:00–10:08Lifting hazards
10:08–11:00Regulations
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Regulations (continued)
11:45–12:53Roles
12:53–14:00Case study

Day 2Equipment

09:00–10:08Slings
10:08–11:00Shackles and hooks
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Shackles and hooks (continued)
11:45–12:53Inspection
12:53–14:00Practice

Day 3Calculations

09:00–10:08Safe working loads
10:08–11:00Sling angles
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Sling angles (continued)
11:45–12:53Centre of gravity
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 4Lift Planning

09:00–10:08Lift categories
10:08–11:00Lift plans
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Lift plans (continued)
11:45–12:53Exclusion zones
12:53–14:00Workshop

Day 5Execution

09:00–10:08Signals
10:08–11:00Communication
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Communication (continued)
11:45–12:53Supervision
12:53–14:00Action plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

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Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

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Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

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