🇬🇧 United Kingdom — Civil Construction Training
Unit Standard 31245 — Plan, lift, move and place loads using mobile plant (excavator lifting). Covers rigging and slinging, load weight assessment, excavator li...
Lifting operations are among the highest-risk activities in civil construction. Dropped loads, sling failures, and communication breakdowns during lifting operations cause serious injuries and fatalities every year across APAC. This course provides civil construction workers with the knowledge and practical skills to plan, prepare, and execute safe sling lift, move, and place operations using excavators and other civil construction plant.
The programme is aligned to New Zealand Unit Standard 31245 and covers the full lifting workflow — from pre-lift planning and sling selection through to load calculation, exclusion zone management, and post-lift documentation. Participants develop a thorough understanding of the forces involved in lifting operations and the critical role that communication, planning, and equipment inspection play in preventing incidents.
Excavator-assisted lifting is a routine operation on civil construction sites across APAC — from lifting precast concrete culverts and drainage structures to placing large diameter pipes and bridge components. Despite its frequency, it remains a high-risk activity. The consequences of a sling failure or a miscommunication during a lift can be catastrophic.
Across Australia and New Zealand, WorkSafe and Safe Work Australia have both identified lifting operations as a priority area for intervention, with specific guidance on excavator lifting requirements, sling ratings, and exclusion zones. In Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines, rapid infrastructure development has created significant demand for workers with verified lifting competency. This course provides that competency in a format that is accessible, practical, and recognised across the region.
Assessment is competency-based and practical. Participants complete pre-lift planning exercises, sling inspection assessments, load calculation problems, and a supervised practical lifting operation (on-site delivery) or simulation-based assessment (online delivery). Participants who demonstrate competency receive a South Consultants Certificate of Completion in Sling Lift Move Place, aligned to NZ Unit Standard 31245.
Basic civil construction experience recommended. Suitable for excavator operators, riggers, dogmen, site supervisors, and any worker involved in lifting operations on civil construction sites.
This course covers sling lift operations using civil construction plant (primarily excavators). It is not a substitute for a formal rigging licence where one is required by law. Check your local regulatory requirements before commencing lifting work.
The course covers wire rope slings, chain slings, synthetic web slings, and round slings — including inspection, rating, and correct application for each type.
Yes. Pipe laying is one of the primary applications covered, including correct sling placement for different pipe materials and diameters.
Yes. The online version covers all theory content and includes simulation-based assessment. The on-site version includes a supervised practical lifting operation with real plant and equipment.
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