Module 1
Course Orientation
Review the course overview, target learners, delivery details, assessment expectations, and reference tables before starting Module 1.
250,000 Rwf
HybridLifting Operations
Inspection & Maintenance of Lifting Gear
Course preview
Develop practical skills for pre-use checking, detailed inspection, care, and maintenance of various rigging gear and lifting accessories.
Hybrid delivery: Includes both self-paced online modules and scheduled in-person practical sessions.
1 monthCertificate
Payment verification: course access activates after the submitted transfer reference is reviewed by finance.
Instructor
Accredited HSE Inspector
This course includes module tests, a 50-question final test, and a certificate when completed through the learner dashboard.
Course Chapters
16
Course Content
16 comprehensive modules
Module 2
Module 1: Introduction to Lifting Gear Inspection and Maintenance
Welcome to Module 1: Introduction to Lifting Gear Inspection and Maintenance. This professional learning module covers the critical HSE requirements, international standards, and operational guidelines required for workplace safety. Explain why lifting gear failure can lead to fatal injuries, dropped loads, property damage and project delays. Identify common lifting gear used on construction sites.
Module 3
Module 2: Duties, Competence, Ethics and Legal Responsibilities
Welcome to Module 2: Duties, Competence, Ethics and Legal Responsibilities. This professional learning module covers the critical HSE requirements, international standards, and operational guidelines required for workplace safety. Describe the duties of employers, supervisors, users, maintenance personnel and competent persons. Explain why competence and authorisation are essential for lifting gear inspection.
Module 4
Module 3: Lifting Gear Identification, Markings and Traceability
Welcome to Module 3: Lifting Gear Identification, Markings and Traceability. This professional learning module covers the critical HSE requirements, international standards, and operational guidelines required for workplace safety. Identify typical markings on slings, shackles, hooks, hoists and lifting beams. Explain WLL/SWL, serial number, grade, size, manufacturer mark and inspection status.
Module 5
Module 4: Registers, Certificates and Inspection Documentation
Welcome to Module 4: Registers, Certificates and Inspection Documentation. This professional learning module covers the critical HSE requirements, international standards, and operational guidelines required for workplace safety. Explain the purpose of lifting gear registers and certificates. Review whether a certificate matches a physical item.
Module 6
Module 5: Inspection Methods, Defect Classification and Removal from Service
Welcome to Module 5: Inspection Methods, Defect Classification and Removal from Service. This professional learning module covers the critical HSE requirements, international standards, and operational guidelines required for workplace safety. Apply a systematic visual and functional inspection process. Classify defects as critical, major or minor according to company rules.
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Module 6: Synthetic Web Slings and Round Slings Inspection and Care
Welcome to Module 6: Synthetic Web Slings and Round Slings Inspection and Care. This professional learning module covers the critical HSE requirements, international standards, and operational guidelines required for workplace safety. Identify web slings and round slings and their key parts. Inspect labels, stitching, eyes, body, cover and load-bearing fibres.
Module 8
Module 7: Wire Rope Slings and Wire Rope Lifting Gear Inspection and Care
Welcome to Module 7: Wire Rope Slings and Wire Rope Lifting Gear Inspection and Care. This professional learning module covers the critical HSE requirements, international standards, and operational guidelines required for workplace safety. Identify wire rope sling parts, eyes, thimbles, ferrules and end fittings. Recognise broken wires, kinks, birdcaging, crushing, corrosion, heat damage and damaged end fittings.
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Module 8: Chain Slings and Alloy Chain Components Inspection and Care
Welcome to Module 8: Chain Slings and Alloy Chain Components Inspection and Care. This professional learning module covers the critical HSE requirements, international standards, and operational guidelines required for workplace safety. Identify chain sling components such as master links, shortening clutches, hooks and tags. Inspect chain links for stretching, wear, gouges, cracks, corrosion, twisting and heat damage.
Module 10
Module 9: Shackles, Hooks, Eyebolts, Clamps and Rigging Hardware
Welcome to Module 9: Shackles, Hooks, Eyebolts, Clamps and Rigging Hardware. This professional learning module covers the critical HSE requirements, international standards, and operational guidelines required for workplace safety. Identify common rigging hardware and its purpose. Inspect shackles, pins, hooks, latches, eyebolts, clamps and links for common defects.
Module 11
Module 10: Chain Blocks, Lever Hoists, Trolleys and Manual Lifting Devices
Welcome to Module 10: Chain Blocks, Lever Hoists, Trolleys and Manual Lifting Devices. This professional learning module covers the critical HSE requirements, international standards, and operational guidelines required for workplace safety. Identify main parts of chain blocks, lever hoists, beam trolleys and pulling devices. Inspect hooks, latches, load chain, hand chain, brakes, body, labels and operating function.
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Module 11: Lifting Beams, Spreader Beams, Frames and Attachments
Welcome to Module 11: Lifting Beams, Spreader Beams, Frames and Attachments. This professional learning module covers the critical HSE requirements, international standards, and operational guidelines required for workplace safety. Differentiate between lifting beams, spreader beams, lifting frames and special attachments. Inspect structural condition, welds, lifting points, markings and documentation.
Module 13
Module 12: Maintenance, Storage, Cleaning, Lubrication and Corrosion Control
Welcome to Module 12: Maintenance, Storage, Cleaning, Lubrication and Corrosion Control. This professional learning module covers the critical HSE requirements, international standards, and operational guidelines required for workplace safety. Explain how environment, moisture, chemicals, heat, UV, sharp edges and poor housekeeping damage lifting gear. Prepare a storage and maintenance plan for a lifting gear store.
Module 14
Module 13: Quarantine, Repair Control, Disposal and Incident Learning
Welcome to Module 13: Quarantine, Repair Control, Disposal and Incident Learning. This professional learning module covers the critical HSE requirements, international standards, and operational guidelines required for workplace safety. Apply quarantine and lock-out controls for defective lifting gear. Complete a defect report and disposal record.
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Module 14: Practical Inspection Workshop and Final Competency Assessment
Welcome to Module 14: Practical Inspection Workshop and Final Competency Assessment. This professional learning module covers the critical HSE requirements, international standards, and operational guidelines required for workplace safety. Complete a full inspection of selected lifting gear. Record findings accurately using ProSafe templates.
Module 16
Course Resources and Assessment
Review the manual's field guides, templates, final projects, rubrics, written examination material, and closing resources.
Final Test
Final Assessment
Complete 50 questions covering the course controls, response steps, and reporting expectations.