Level 2 Award in Crane Lifting Operations
The PIMS Level 2 Award in Crane Lifting Operations develops essential knowledge for personnel involved in crane and lifting activities. The programme focuses on lifting hazards, crane stability, rigging accesso...
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Program Overview
The PIMS Level 2 Award in Crane Lifting Operations develops essential knowledge for personnel involved in crane and lifting activities. The programme focuses on lifting hazards, crane stability, rigging accessories, load assessment, communication and controlled lifting practices.
Participants develop practical awareness of crane types, load charts, centre of gravity, lifting signals, equipment inspections and emergency procedures required to support safer lifting operations.
What You'll Learn
- Introduction to Crane and Lifting Operations
- Types of Cranes
- Roles of Crane Operators, Riggers and Signalmen
- Rigging Equipment and Lifting Accessories
- Slings, Shackles, Hooks and Spreader Beams
- Load Weight Estimation
- Centre of Gravity
- Crane Load Charts
- Crane Stability Principles
- Lifting Risk Assessment
- Safe Lifting Procedures
- Hand Signals and Communication
- Common Lifting Hazards
- Pre-Operation Inspections
- Equipment Maintenance Awareness
- Emergency Procedures
Empowering professionals with knowledge, practical understanding and stronger workplace skills.
PIMSWho Should Attend?
This PIMS crane and lifting course is suitable for Crane Operators, riggers, signalmen, Lifting Supervisors, construction and industrial workers, oil and gas personnel, HSE Officers and engineers involved in lifting activities.
Key Benefits
After completing the programme, learners should be better prepared to:
- Understand fundamental crane-lifting principles
- Recognise common lifting hazards
- Improve load-assessment knowledge
- Understand safe use of rigging accessories
- Improve signalling and communication during lifting operations
- Conduct basic lifting risk assessments
- Support safer crane and lifting activities
Assessment & Evaluation
- Duration: 2 hours of theory plus practical demonstration.
- MCQs: 25 questions carrying 1 mark each.
- Scenario Questions: 10 questions carrying 2 marks each.
- Practical Assessment: Evaluation of rigging, signalling and lifting operations carrying 10 marks.
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