Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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Introduction
Course overview
Lifting operations involve heavy loads, complex equipment and many people, and failures can be catastrophic. Effective planning, competent personnel and well-maintained equipment are essential.
This Aractech course covers lifting legislation and standards, lift categorisation, lift planning, crane types and capabilities, rigging and slinging, inspection and certification of lifting equipment, roles and communication, and incident lessons. Participants prepare lift plans for typical and complex lifts.
The course is designed for those who plan, supervise or manage lifting operations.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Understand legal requirements for lifting operations
- Categorise lifts and plan them appropriately
- Understand crane types, capacities and limitations
- Apply safe rigging and slinging practices
- Manage inspection and certification of equipment
- Coordinate roles and communication during lifts
Who should attend
Target audience
- Lifting supervisors and appointed persons
- Construction and maintenance managers
- HSE professionals
- Engineers
- Crane operators and riggers
- Contractor managers
Methodology
Learning approach
- Technical presentations
- Lift planning exercises
- Incident case studies
- Equipment inspection examples
- Group discussions
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
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.
Day 1
Lifting Fundamentals
- Lifting hazards
- Legal requirements
- Roles and responsibilities
- Lifting equipment types
- Coffee break
- Lifting equipment types (continued)
- Incident lessons
- Case study: Crane collapse
Day 2
Lift Planning
- Lift categories
- Load assessment
- Ground conditions
- Lift plans
- Coffee break
- Lift plans (continued)
- Weather limits
- Workshop: Preparing a lift plan
Day 3
Cranes and Capacity
- Mobile and tower cranes
- Load charts
- Outriggers
- Tandem lifts
- Coffee break
- Tandem lifts (continued)
- Limitations
- Exercise: Load chart reading
Day 4
Rigging and Equipment
- Slings and accessories
- Rigging practices
- Inspection
- Certification
- Coffee break
- Certification (continued)
- Storage
- Exercise: Inspection checklist
Day 5
Managing Lifting Operations
- Communication and signals
- Exclusion zones
- Supervision
- Coffee break
- Supervision (continued)
- Audits
- Improvement
- Capstone: Lifting management procedure
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Lifting Operations and Crane Safety Management (HSE-019) cover?
This course covers Health Safety and Environment through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 16 - 20 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Lifting supervisors and appointed persons, Construction and maintenance managers, HSE professionals
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Barcelona, Munich, Amsterdam, London.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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