DESCRIPTION
Course Objectives for N609
Winching & Recovery
➢ Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities when winching and recovering
➢ Be able to conform to manufacturers requirements as per technical data, conform to relevant regulations and legislation
➢ Be able to locate, identify and explain different types of winching and recovery equipment
and lifting accessories. Explain their basic construction, uses, applications and their functions
➢ Be able to interpret and extract information on all relevant documentation
➢ Undertake all pre-use checks on winching and recovery accessories and identify nonserviceable items
➢ Explain procedures for placing non-serviceable items out-of-service
➢ Identify and explain centres of gravity and calculate estimated weights of loads
➢ Set up exclusion zone explaining actions required for emergency actions, identifying any overhead hazards
➢ Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for winching and recovery
➢ Secure various types of loads to the winch using the relevant lifting accessories and procedures ensuring load balance, security and integrity
➢ Winch, recover and guide the movement of loads from various locations using different methods of communication
➢ Environmental considerations
➢ Carry out all out-of service and securing procedures
