LEEA Appointed Person for Lifting Operations

A 5-day classroom and lift-planning course for professionals who plan, authorise and take overall control of lifting operations onshore and offshore. Conducted at our training centre in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai.

Purpose

Every lifting operation must be properly planned, supervised by a competent person and carried out in a safe manner. The Appointed Person (AP) is the individual nominated in writing by the employer to take overall responsibility for this: assessing the lift, selecting the right crane and accessories, preparing the lift plan, risk assessment and method statement, and making sure every member of the lifting team understands their role.

This appointed person lifting operations course gives candidates the knowledge and planning skills to perform the Appointed Person role in line with LEEA guidance, LOLER 1998, BS 7121 and ISO 12480-1 / IS 16856 (ISO 23813), so that lifts are planned to the standard expected by oil & gas operators, shipyards, ports, EPC contractors and heavy industry.

Target Audience

• Lifting Supervisors and Rigging Foremen moving into lift planning
• Crane Coordinators and Lift Planners
• Site Engineers, Construction and Project Managers
• Deck Foremen, Barge Supervisors and Offshore Supervisors
• HSE Officers and Safety Engineers who review lift plans
• Maintenance and Operations Supervisors in plants, ports and shipyards

Recommended Entry Requirements

• Practical experience in lifting operations (rigging, slinging, crane operation or lift supervision)
• Ability to read and write English
• Basic arithmetic for load, radius and ground-bearing calculations
• Ability to read a drawing to scale and a crane duty (load) chart

New to lifting? Start with our Rigger, Slinger & Banksman or Rigging & Lifting Supervisor course.

What You Will Be Able To Do

• Explain the legal duties of the employer, Appointed Person and each member of the lifting team
• Categorise lifts as basic, standard (routine) or complex and plan each accordingly
• Select a suitable crane and configuration using duty charts, radius and boom length
• Calculate load weight, centre of gravity, sling tensions and outrigger / ground-bearing pressure
• Prepare a complete lift plan, risk assessment and method statement (RAMS)
• Brief the lifting team, set exclusion zones and control communication and signalling
• Plan tandem lifts, blind lifts, lifts near power lines and lifting of persons
• Verify certification, marking and thorough examination of lifting equipment and accessories

Course Content

Day 1 – Legislation, Standards & Responsibilities

• Lifting terminology and definitions (SWL, WLL, MBL, proof load, design factor)
• LOLER 1998 and PUWER 1998 – organisation of lifting operations
• BS 7121, ISO 12480-1, IS 16856 (ISO 23813) and LEEA COPSULE guidance
• Indian requirements: Factories Act and BOCW Act provisions for lifting machines
• Roles of Appointed Person, Lift Supervisor, Crane Operator, Slinger / Signaller and Competent Person
• Written appointment, delegation and authority to stop the job

Day 2 – Lifting Equipment, Accessories & Cranes

• Types of cranes: mobile, crawler, tower, EOT / overhead, offshore pedestal and loader cranes
• Lifting accessories: wire rope and chain slings, roundslings, shackles, spreader beams, hooks
• Marking, certification, thorough examination and pre-use inspection
• Crane configuration, counterweights, outriggers and safety devices (LMI / RCI, ATB, limit switches)
• Reading and applying crane duty (load) charts

Day 3 – Lift Planning Calculations

• Estimating load weight and locating the centre of gravity
• Sling angles, mode factors and leg tensions
• Gross load, radius, boom length and percentage of capacity
• Outrigger loads, mat sizing and ground-bearing pressure
• Wind speed, sail area and environmental limits
• Drawing lifts to scale – plan and elevation views

Day 4 – Risk Assessment, Method Statement & Special Lifts

• Lift categorisation: basic, standard and complex lifts
• Writing the risk assessment, method statement and lift plan
• Permit-to-work, exclusion zones and site / deck access
• Tandem and multi-crane lifts, blind lifts and lifts over live plant
• Lifting near overhead power lines, lifting of persons and man-riding
• Communication, hand signals, radio protocol and toolbox talks
• Emergency and rescue planning, load recovery and incident reporting

Day 5 – Lift Plan Exercise & Assessment

• Group case study: plan a complex lift from site survey to team briefing
• Individual lift plan with calculations, scale drawing and RAMS
• Review of lessons learned from lifting incidents
• Written theory examination
• Practical lift-plan assessment and debrief

 Assessment & Certification

Candidates are assessed through a written theory examination and a practical lift-planning exercise. On successful completion, the candidate is awarded the Appointed Person for Lifting Operations certificate. 

Course Details

Complimentary refreshments are provided; hotel and hostel accommodation is available within walking distance of the centre.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between an Appointed Person and a Lifting Supervisor?

The Appointed Person plans the lift and holds overall responsibility for it – crane selection, lift plan and RAMS. The Lifting Supervisor controls the lift on site according to that plan. The Appointed Person may delegate supervision, but not the overall responsibility.

How long is the Appointed Person for Lifting Operations course?

The course runs for 5 days at our Kharghar, Navi Mumbai centre, from 11:00 to 18:00 each day.

Do I need lifting experience before joining?

Yes, prior experience in rigging, crane operation or lift supervision is strongly recommended, since the course focuses on planning rather than basic slinging. Candidates without experience should first complete our Rigging & Lifting Supervisor course.

Is this course useful for offshore and Gulf jobs?

Appointed Person training is commonly listed as a requirement for lift planner, crane coordinator and lifting supervisor roles with offshore operators, EPC contractors and Middle East employers.

Enquire for Fees & Next Batch

Elite Offshore Academy, Unit 223, 2nd Floor, Little World Mall, Sector 2, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai – 410210

Tel: +91-22-3500 9554  |  Mobile / WhatsApp: +91-9699 27 28 55

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