DESCRIPTION
Course Objectives for N401
Appointed Person
➢ Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an Appointed Person
➢ Explain the duties and responsibilities of: Crane / Lift Supervisor, Crane operator, Slinger/Signaller, Crane erector and Maintenance personnel
➢ Demonstrate and explain how to interpret and extract information on all relevant documentation including legislation, regulations, codes of practice that relate to all lifting operations and duties
➢ Explain and identify the different requirements to be followed for the lifting of persons, a basic lift, standard lift, complex lift and additional requirements for lifting from height
➢ Explain the notification process and the requirements for reporting procedures to Authorities, Utility bodies, and any other parties if affected by the lifting operation
➢ Identify different types of Cranes, their capabilities and limitations for lifting
➢ Explain the maintenance, inspection, thorough examination and testing requirements for lifting equipment and all accessories
➢ Explain setting up, erection, levelling and dismantling requirements for diverse types of lifting equipment and lifts
➢ Explain and demonstrate how to calculate point loadings and outrigger loadings, spreader mat types and sizes
➢ Explain the function and use of the RCI, LMI and anti-collision systems and utilise the information provided
➢ Demonstrate and explain the selection of the correct cranes for specified lifts including all accessories, ensuring correct duties charts, range diagrams and specification sheets
➢ List and explain relevant information relating to different types of lifting accessories and explain their applications
➢ Explain and demonstrate different slinging techniques, calculating sling sizes and angles, balanced and unbalanced, centres of gravity and loose loads etc
➢ Identify weights and centres of gravity for various types of loads and specify appropriate lifting accessories for various types of load
➢ Demonstrate and Illustrate different types of communication methods for lifting purposes and state
➢ Explain the importance of completing a reflective report on a lifting operation
➢ Identify and demonstrate how to and plan an area with exclusion zones for diverse lifting
operations identifying any proximity/underground hazards from supplied plans and drawings
➢ Identify and plan an area with exclusion zones for diverse lifting operations identifying safe access and egress before, during and after any lifting operation
➢ Explain and identify the requirements for safe site access and egress for different types of lifting equipment
➢ Demonstrate how to construct a safe system of work by producing risk assessments, method statements and lift plans with information supplied
➢ Prepare and explain lift plan information to all personnel involved in lifting operations
➢ Specify and explain positioning of the crane and load, identifying limiting factors and immovable obstructions that must be considered
➢ Identify and explain how environmental factors outside the lift zone but within the
surrounding area can effect planned lifting operations and the possible outcomes
