Rigging and Lifting Tools Inspector
The Rigging and Lifting Tools Inspector course offered by OXQUAL develops professional competence in inspecting rigging gear, lifting accessories and associated tools for damage, wear, defects and safe operational condition.
About this qualification
The Rigging and Lifting Tools Inspector course offered by OXQUAL develops professional competence in inspecting rigging gear, lifting accessories and associated tools for damage, wear, defects and safe operational condition.
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:
- Rigging and Lifting Inspection Fundamentals
- Lifting Accessories
- Slings and Shackles
- Hooks and Chains
- Spreader Bars
- Inspection Tools
- Visual Checks
- Gauge Use
- Load-Test Awareness
- Calibration Awareness
- Wear and Deformation
- Crack Identification
- Corrosion
- Unsafe Modifications
- Inspection Risk Assessment
- Safe Rigging Practices
- Equipment Maintenance
- Safe Storage
- Inspection Procedures
- Reporting and Traceability
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Rigging and Lifting Inspectors
- QA/QC Inspectors
- Rigging Supervisors
- Lifting Engineers
- Safety Officers
- Industrial Inspection Personnel
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop rigging-tool inspection competence.
- Strengthen defect-identification skills.
- Improve inspection-tool knowledge.
- Develop equipment-risk evaluation.
- Improve maintenance awareness.
- Strengthen reporting and traceability.
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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