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Certified Lifting Operation Planner

The Certified Lifting Operation Planner course offered by OXQUAL develops professional competence in planning, coordinating and documenting lifting operations. The programme covers lifting equipment, load calculations, site assessment, lifting-team responsibilities, risk assessme...

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About this qualification

The Certified Lifting Operation Planner course offered by OXQUAL develops professional competence in planning, coordinating and documenting lifting operations. The programme covers lifting equipment, load calculations, site assessment, lifting-team responsibilities, risk assessment, communication, inspection and emergency planning.

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Curriculum

What you'll cover

Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:

  1. Lifting and Rigging Equipment
  2. Slings, Shackles and Accessories
  3. Cranes and Hoists
  4. Lifting-Operation Planning
  5. Lifting-Team Responsibilities
  6. Lifting-Plan Development
  7. Load Calculation
  8. Centre of Gravity
  9. Load Stability
  10. Site Assessment
  11. Ground Conditions
  12. Environmental Factors
  13. Hand Signals
  14. Radio Communication
  15. Lifting Risk Assessment
  16. Hazard-Control Measures
  17. Equipment Inspection
  18. Pre-Use Checks
  19. Emergency and Rescue Planning
  20. Lifting Documentation and Records
Who this qualification is designed for
Audience
Audience

Who it's designed for

This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:

  • Lifting Planners
  • Lifting Supervisors
  • Rigging Coordinators
  • Safety Officers
  • Construction and Oil and Gas Personnel
  • Heavy-Industry and Logistics Professionals
Benefits of this qualification
Benefits
Benefits

What you'll gain

Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:

  • Develop lifting-operation planning competence.
  • Strengthen load-calculation skills.
  • Improve site-assessment capability.
  • Develop lifting-risk management skills.
  • Improve team communication and coordination.
  • Strengthen lifting documentation and emergency planning.
Assessment

How this qualification is assessed

The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.

  • Assessment Type: Written examination, practical planning assessment and project.
  • Format: Multiple-choice questions, short answers, lifting-plan development and applied project work.
  • Total Questions: 80 theory questions plus 1 practical assessment and 1 project submission.
  • Passing Score: 70%.
  • Duration: 5 days (35–40 hours total).
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