The objective of the basic rigging course is to provide learners with the skills and knowledge necessary for the identification of defects associated with lifting tackle. Learners found competent at the end of the course will be able to perform basic rigging operations in conjunction with lifting equipment and in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Basic rigging operations training

PERFORMING BANKSMAN DUTIES

 

The banksman course is designed for novice and experienced banksmen/ signalmen. Learners who meet the assessment criteria will be permitted to conduct banksman activities within the working environment, having been familiarised with communication methods, the legislated apportioning of responsibilities, safe lifting practices and lift planning.

Learners will be able to correctly guide the crane operator through an obstacle course by demonstrating the correct hand and/or radio signals, as well as identifying, selecting and safely securing slings to a load.

Banksman training

Rigger/Banksman operations

Course content

Banksman training pre-requirements

Lifting teams

We outline a Banksman’s duties and responsibilities in relation to:

• The Lifting Supervisor,
• The Rigger (Slinger),
• The Tagline Assistants and
• Crane Operator.

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LIFTING EQUIPMENT INSPECTION

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The objective of the lifting equipment inspection (LEI) course is to enable learners to inspect lifting equipment according to the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

 

The course can also be presented in preparation of lifting machine inspection (LMI) registration/accreditation with ECSA, for candidates such as artisans, riggers, fitters and electricians at foreman or supervisory level with around five years' experience.

Course content
 

Standards and codes of practice for lifting tackle inspection

We take the learners through the Code of Practice, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Mine Health and Safety Act of 1996, standards, testing and examining, construction, marking and identification, Safe Working Load, Working Load Limit, proof load, mass and force, force, stress and preferred numbers.