Course catalogue

Who is this course for?
All personnel involved in rigging and lifting operations

Is previous experience required?
No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?
This course will provide you with an overview of rigging and lifting operations.

How will this course benefit my company?

This course will provide personnel with an overview of rigging and lifting operations.

What standards are referred to in this course?

• The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 

• The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 

• The Safe Use of Lifting Equipment: Approved Code of Practice (ACOP)

• Lifting Equipment at Work Guidance

• The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations

Is there an assessment?
Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.

Course Goal:

This course aims to provide learners of an awareness of US best practice in relation to confined space entry (CSE), hazardous atmospheres, and the necessary equipment, and permits required to work in confined spaces.

It will also examine the hazards and hazard control methods that are required to undertake work safely in a confined space and the actions that should be taken in an emergency.

Learning Objectives

LO1  Explain what is meant by a Confined Space

LO2  Give examples of Confined Spaces

LO3 Describe the dangers that can be caused by confined space entry work 

LO4 Identify OSHA requirements for permit-required entry operations

LO5 Explain how to avoid entering confined spaces

LO6 Explain the importance of having a Safe System of Work in place

LO7 Describe individual roles and responsibilities involved in Confined Space Entry work 

LO8 Explain the requirements for gas testing

LO9 Identify acceptable levels for atmospheric test results 

LO10  Give examples of Confined Space Entry site safety equipment

LO11  Explain the actions to take in an emergency 

LO12  Explain Confined Space Entry alarm procedures

This course aims to provide all relevant personnel with the knowledge required to understand the hazards and controls associated with the use of abrasive wheels.

Learning Objectives

- Explain what is meant by the term ‘Abrasive Wheel’

- Describe typical regulatory requirements for abrasive wheels

- Give examples of different types of abrasive wheels

- Explain how abrasive wheels operate

- Explain the importance of using guards during grinding operations

- Explain the requirements for portable and hand-held grinding machines

- Explain the main hazards of grinding operations

- Give examples of common problems faced when using abrasive wheels

- Explain what the PPE requirements are during grinding operations

- Identify the safety measures that must be in place during grinding operations

Who is the course for?

All personnel who require an awareness of the hazards involved in working at height.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.  

How will the course benefit me?

By increasing your awareness of the potential hazards of working at height and the steps that can be taken to reduce your risk of injury.

How will the course benefit my company?

This course is aligned to industry best practice and aims to make personnel aware of the potential hazards of working at height and the controls that can be implemented to reduce risk.

What standards are referenced in the course?

Work at Height Regulations

Assessment Details

Pass mark is 100% with unlimited attempts. 

FAST TRACK is a learning method which provides you with bespoke learning content by identifying any knowledge gaps you may have in a particular subject area.

FAST TRACK is a pre-assessment learning tool which is designed to assess your existing knowledge of a particular subject area. The pre-assessment uses a pool of questions to test your current knowledge. The results of this assessment help identify your personal knowledge gaps. FAST TRACK then automatically creates a bespoke course to address these knowledge gaps.

Who is this course for?

Personnel who are required to work with Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course will enable you to describe the information provided in a P&ID and explain why this information is useful.

How will this course benefit my company?

Personnel who are able read and understand the information provided in P&IDs are better able to troubleshoot system problems.

What standards are referred to in this course?

• Institute de Algerian Normalisation

• Standards Association of Zimbabwe

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed each section of the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the section and have a pass mark of 80%.