Lifting, Rigging and Slinging Academy

Learners will also achieve the following: 

• Understand LOLER 1998 
• Understand the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (Sections 2, 7 & 8) and other relevant legislation 
• Establish loads, construction and safe use of rope, wire rope and chains, hooks, eyebolts and shackles 
• Hand signals 
• Correct slinging techniques 
• Safe working practices 
• The effects of angles 
• CCNSG safety passport  
• Certificate in introduction to the facilities industry 
• Manual handling 
• L1 Personal development for Employability 
• Rigging & Fleeting 
• Slinger Banksmen 
• IRATA Entry Level Rope Access

Various start dates available.

Set College sessions: Monday – Friday, 9.30am – 3.30pm

This course may exceed 5 weeks depending on the availability of external training.

• Applicants must be aged 19+
• Must be a Tees Valley resident
• Must bring proof of benefit to enrolment session
• Applicants who have not lived in the UK or EU since birth must bring proof of residency, e.g. passport (3 years old) or residence permit.
• Hold or be working at an Entry Level 3 English standard

Learners will be assessed through a portfolio of work and practical assessments.

Upon successful completion of the Lifting, Rigging & Slinging Training programme, you can progress into a range of roles across the construction, engineering, manufacturing, logistics and offshore sectors. Opportunities may include Slinger Signaller, Banksman, Rigger, Lifting Operative, Yard Operative or Construction Operative positions, where safe lifting and load movement are essential.

Individuals aged 19 or over who are unemployed, or currently employed and looking to retrain or upskill, may be eligible for full funding.

Employers are welcome to refer candidates onto this course. However, where the training is being undertaken to address a workforce skills gap, an employer contribution will be required.

Please enquire by the clicking the ‘enquire’ button at the top of this website page and completing the form.

You can also contact our team to find out more about our bespoke employer-led programmes. Call 01642 333 378 or email adult&communitylearning@mbro.ac.uk.