State basic requirements of legislation, regulations, codes of practice, guidance  

Explain the duties and responsibilities of those involved in a lifting operation including: an appointed person, a lifting operations supervisor, a lift co-ordinator, a machine operator, a slinger, a signaller, a lifting equipment installer/erector and maintenance personnel  

Identify the requirements for basic, standard and complex lifts  

Describe the lighting requirements for in and out of service conditions for lifting equipment  

State requirements to be followed when planning the lifting of persons  

 Identify different types of lifting equipment, and explain capabilities and limitations of each for given lifting operations  

Outline pre-use checks requirements for lifting equipment and accessories  

Explain maintenance inspection, thorough examination and testing requirements for lifting equipment and accessories  

Describe setting up, erection, levelling and dismantling requirements for different types of lifting equipment and lifting operations  

Calculate lifting equipment point loadings/outrigger loadings, spreader mat types and sizes from given information  

Identify ground pressure and support loadings from given information  

Explain the function and use of, and use information provided by, RCIs and safety devices applicable to a range of lifting equipment  

Select the correct lifting equipment for specified lifts  

Extract information from manufacturer’s technical specifications, duties charts, range diagrams and other information sources  

Specify lifting equipment configurations for specific types of lifting operations  

Identify attachments and ancillaries to lifting equipment.  

Describe out  

List different types of lifting accessories and explain typical applications  

Identify and explain relevant information relating to different types of lifting accessories e.g. markings, certificates and thorough examination reports  

Calculate sling capacities, lengths and angles  

Explain slinging techniques for given loads including balanced, unbalanced and loose  

Specify appropriate lifting accessories for given types of loads  

Identify weights and centres of gravity for different types of loads  

 Describe and specify different types of communication methods for lifting purposes  

Explain factors that determine types of communication methods, the limitations of each and the effects of poor communication  

State the need to complete a reflective report following a typical lifting Operation  

 Identify potential proximity and underground hazards from given plans and drawings  

Identify and plan an area, with exclusion zones for different, given lifting operations incorporating safe access/egress routes for before, during and after the lift  

State requirements that allow safe site access and egress for typical lifting equipment  

Specify the security requirements for specific lifting operations  

Construct a safe system of work by producing risk assessments, method statements and lift plans, including drawings, using given information  

Explain additional requirements for pick and carry duties  

Communicate lift plan information to others involved in a lifting operation i.e. lifting supervisor, machine operator, slinger etc.  

Specify positioning of lifting equipment, loads in relation to fixed objects and other limiting factors  

Explain the definition, requirements and factors for temporary works management and the effects on typical lifting operations  

Identify how the effects of fatigue on the lifting team can affect a lifting operation and how it should be managed  

Evaluate and explain how the weather, other environmental factors, and the surrounding area external to the lift zone - can affect the planned lifting operation  

Explain how wind loadings and sail-affect areas are calculated  

Describe notification, liaising and reporting procedures to statutory, authority, and utility bodies when affected by the lifting operation, i.e. works, railways, highways, airfields, etc.  

Expert Panel Specialist appointed by (JPK) Jabatan Pembangunan Kemahiran to develop the only National Occupational Skills Standard in the fields of MHE Operations and Maintenance and Mobile Elevating Work Platform Operations, Crane Lifting Operations. 

Expert Panel Specialist appointed by CIDB to develop the 5 modules under MEWP & Lifting Operations Modules Rigging/ Slinging, Signaling, Lifting Supervisor. 

He holds professional certifications & qualifications in Crane Lifting / MHE / MEWP Operations and Vocational Training Officer (JPK), Train The Trainer (HRDF), Certified Lifting Director (ITI, accredited by LEEA & ASME), American Society of Safety Engineers, Society of Automotive Engineers USA, PUWER & LOLER (UK) certifications. 

He has more than 35 years of training & practical experience and has served as speaker and trainer at many MNCs, GLCs, PLCs, SMEs, NIOSH, ABM, CIDB, Local and International Conferences.