CIF City & Guilds Assured Appointed Person (Lifting Operations)

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€ 795 per participant
Earn 21 CPD points for this course.
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€795for members

€895for non-members

9.00am - 5.00pm

3 Days

Construction Manager’s and Supervisors with a responsibility for lifting operations who have sufficient experience of the use of cranes to meet the requirements specified in Safe Use of Cranes. The position of an Appointed Person carries a great deal of responsibility and only suitable personnel should be selected for this role.

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COURSE OUTLINE

Construction Manager’s and Supervisors with a responsibility for lifting operations who have sufficient experience of the use of cranes to meet the requirements specified in Safe Use of Cranes. The position of an Appointed Person carries a great deal of responsibility and only suitable personnel should be selected for this role.

The aim of the course is to make candidates more aware of the Appointed Persons ‘responsibilities and how best to fulfill them in meeting compliance with Irish Regulations’.

This is a three day course 1 delivered 1 Day per week over 3 weeks

THE DUTIES OF THE APPOINTED PERSON INCLUDE

  • Planning
  • Selection of cranes
  • Selection of lifting gear
  • Selection of personnel
  • Instruction and supervision
  • Consultation with other responsible bodies if necessary
  • Ensuring that adequate inspection and maintenance of lifting equipment has been carried out.
  • Ensuring that there is an effective procedure for reporting defects and incidents and taking any necessary corrective action.
  • Responsibility for the organisation, control and safety of the lifting operation.

All of the above will be examinable

MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR THE COURSE

  • Set square
  • Compass
  • Scale ruler
  • A3 graft paper 6 sheets minimum
  • Pencil
  • Eraser
  • Calculator

EXAMINATION DETAILS

This course has assessments that must be completed to be successfully certified:

  •  Online Assessment  -20 Question Paper
  • Assessment at the end of day one – Side elevation & plan – must be completed by the learner
  • Assessment at the end of day two – full lift plan excluding lift plan word document
  • Full practical assessment on final day

Failure of either exam is deemed to be a failure of the course and no re sit option can be offered for a minimum of 12 months to allow learner gain adequate site experience.

CERTIFICATION & CPD

On successful completion, successful delegates will be awarded:

  •  City & Guilds Appointed Person [Lifting Operations] Certificate
  • CIF Verification Card [Renewed Every 3 Years]
  • 21 CPD Points

COURSE FEE

Member Rate: €795.00

Non-member Rate: €895.00

CONTACT INFORMATION

For all enquiries or course bookings, please contact:

The CIF can deliver this programme in-house and tailor it to your company’s specific requirements. In terms of programme delivery, we offer flexible options, including virtual learning via Zoom or in-person classroom sessions at your premises, subject to criteria. Please get in touch to discuss your requirements and how we can best support your team’s training needs.

COURSE TESTIMONIALS

  • “Thank you for the excellent guidance over the 3 weeks. A very well presented and delivered course.”
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Legislation
  • Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act 2005, General Applications 2007, Construction Regulations 2013
Codes of Practice
  • National Standards for the safe use of Cranes in Ireland 360:2019, Code of practise for the safe use with of tower cranes & self-erecting cranes 361:2013 – with reference to parts of BS7121 (UK crane reference material) , Code of Practice for Avoiding Danger from Overhead Electricity Lines
Roles and responsibilities of personnel involved with lifting operations
  • Appointed Person/Crane Co-Ordinator, Crane/Lift Supervisor, Crane Operator, Slinger Signaler.
Crane Appreciation
  • Crane types, capabilities and limitations – choosing the right crane for the job.
Duty Charts
  • The aim is to gain an in-depth understanding and ability to interpret duty charts
Crane terminology
  • understanding the language used in the industry
Documentation and certification for lifting equipment and lifting accessories
  • To understand the critical importance of crane documentation on 6 monthly, 12 monthly & lifting people.
Crane stability & Ground Conditions
  • The aim is to understand crane stability regarding ground conditions including ground pressure calculations, working near excavations, trenches. and temporary works.
Safe Load Indicators (SLI) and Safe Working Loads (SWL)
  • The aim is to gain an in depth understanding of the crane SLI and SWL
Lifting accessories
  • The aim is to understand all lifting accessories and be able to select the correct accessory specific to the job
Types of Accessories and Use
  • The aim is to understand the different types of accessories and what there capabilities are.
Slinging techniques
  • The aim is to gain an in depth knowledge of SWL of accessories & reductions in SWL
Down rating of Accessories
  • The aim is to understand mode factors, 2 leg and 4 leg
Sling Angles
  • The aim is to understand the max angles of use an pressure in legs and slings.
Wind Pressure Calculation
  • The aim is to have an in depth knowledge on the effects wind has on a load and how to interpret it into your calculations on your plan.
Communications
  • The aim is to understand the critical importance of hand signals, two way radio, crash radios-crane co-ordination.
Planning a lifting operation
  • The aim os to have an in depth knowledge on complete a lift plan including a risk assessment, method statement, toolbox talk and relevant drawings.

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