Lifting and Rigging tools Inspector
The Lifting and Rigging tools Inspector course offered by OXQUAL develops professional competence in inspecting lifting equipment, rigging accessories and associated tools for defects, damage, condition and safe operational use.
About this qualification
The Lifting and Rigging tools Inspector course offered by OXQUAL develops professional competence in inspecting lifting equipment, rigging accessories and associated tools for defects, damage, condition and safe operational use.
Career-focused
Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- Lifting and Rigging Inspection Fundamentals
- Inspector Roles and Responsibilities
- Lifting Equipment Types
- Slings and Chains
- Shackles and Hooks
- Hoists and Lifting Accessories
- Inspection Tools
- Visual Inspection
- Measurement and Gauge Use
- Calibration Awareness
- Wear and Deformation
- Crack Identification
- Corrosion Assessment
- Unsafe Modifications
- Rigging Risk Assessment
- Safe Rigging Practices
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment Storage
- Inspection Reporting
- Equipment Traceability
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Lifting and Rigging Inspectors
- QA/QC Inspectors
- Rigging Supervisors
- Lifting Engineers
- Safety Officers
- Construction and Industrial Personnel
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop lifting-equipment inspection competence.
- Strengthen defect-identification skills.
- Improve rigging-risk evaluation.
- Develop inspection-tool knowledge.
- Improve equipment-reporting practices.
- Strengthen preventive-maintenance awareness.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Type: Written examination, practical inspection project and viva.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, applied case studies, hands-on inspection project and oral defence.
- Total Questions: 100 theory questions plus 1 practical project and 1 viva.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 6–8 weeks (100–120 hours total).
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