Hoist Awareness
Vocational qualification
In Springburn
Description
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Type
Vocational qualification
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Location
Springburn (Scotland)
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Duration
1 Day
Faculty Construction Technologies Creative and Applied Arts Engineering Technologies Humanities Science & Care Management Business & Sport Commercial Business Unit January courses. Study Mode Full Time Part Time Block Release Evening Flexible/Distance Learning Day Release Other SVQ Development Course Saturday Weekend. Qualification Level Introduction NQ NC Access Courses HNC HND NQ.
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Name of Course:
Hoist Awareness
Course Leader:
Moving and handling lecturer
Course Description:
Extended practice using a variety of hoists and portable tracking systems
Course Length:
1- day
Course Location:
North Glasgow College
Who Should Attend:
This course has been developed for employees who have a responsibility within their organisation to implement safe systems of work for people handling and those with designated responsibilities to train supervise staff in the use of hoists. It is also suitable for practitioners who may manage equipment.
Course Outline
- An overview of current legislation
- Types of hoists and slings available
- Safety aspects of a hoist
- Hoist and sling assessment and selection
- Sling compatibility
- Recap of the principles of safe handling
- Practical workshops incorporating sling fitting and operation of a range of hoists
- Problem solving.
Course Delivery:
Hands on practical workshop
Maximum Numbers:
10
ILA Funding available
Hoist Awareness