The OPITO Stage 1 Rigger training course is widely recognised as the industry standard introductory course, delegates undertaking and successfully completing the course will be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and competence to begin the second stage of their training in the workplace under supervision.

The course is delivered over three days and provides a combination of theory (classroom based) and practical learning (approximately 30% (classroom-based) learning and 70% practical work).

Course Objectives

The aim and objectives of the OPITO Stage 1 Initial Training Programme are to provide the delegate with knowledge of the rigging principles, general hazards and risks of rigging and lifting operations, an awareness of relevant legislation and regulation, and an opportunity to practice basic rigging operations following a lifting plan.

This course is designed for rigging and lifting personnel who require to be assessed to the OPITO Stage 3 or Stage 4 standard. The standard identifies the basic competencies and safety training required by the UK offshore Oil & Gas industry for personnel involved in rigging and lifting operations, generally referred to as ‘Riggers’. It explains how competence shall be assessed and certified for Stage 3 or Stage 4 assessment.

Course Objectives

The practical element of the course requires each delegate to complete two exercises as the ‘Person in Charge’ (each exercise will be approximately 1½ hours duration).

This two day course is designed to provide supervisors with a thorough understanding of the LOLER regulations and requirements to allow them to set up controls and systems to implement LOLER requirements and to develop appropriate Risk Assessments and Lifting Plans for a given task.

Duration: Half Day

This half day course provides delegates with a thorough understanding of the LOLER regulations and requirements to allow them to develop appropriate Risk Assessments and Lifting Plans for a given task.

This one day course provides delegates with a thorough understanding of the requirements for the identification and inspection of lifting equipment. this course is particularly pertinent to those who have been appointed as competent person under LOLER Regulation 9.

This two-day course introduces the principles and equipment involved in gas testing operations and, through a combination of classroom and practical work, provides the information required to carry out gas testing on all activities, including confined space entry (CSE).

The course is aimed at personnel preparing to work as authorised gas testers and is required for those performing a test for oxygen, flammable and toxic gases, up to and including, working in confined spaces. Persons undertaking safety watch duties at the entrance to a confined space should also be trained to AGT level 1 standard.

This half-day course introduces the principles and equipment involved in H₂S detection and response. The course is aimed at all personnel who work within an environment where H₂S may be present.

The H₂S course contains theory input, demonstrations and practical elements to the training.

There are no pre-requisites for this course.

Candidates will be required to complete a written test paper.

Operators will be trained or assessed in the safe use of a Gantry Crane and associated lifting accessories. The course comprises classroom based review and discussion of legislation, responsibilities, equipment and techniques used although emphasis will be placed on practical demonstrations and exercises using the overhead crane to underpin learning outcomes.

Course Objectives

A written examination will be completed by all candidates. Candidates must pass the examination paper to receive a certificate of training. Please note that this course can only take place at clients own sites.

Association Industrial Truck Trainers (AITT) accredited.

This course has been designed to provide personnel who will be responsible for the assembly, dismantling, alteration, moving and inspection of mobile access towers with the required knowledge and understanding to conduct these tasks safely and to obtain their PASMA Towers for Users accreditation.

At the end of the course, the operator will be able to safely assemble, dismantle, relocate and alter a mobile access tower without risk of personal injury to themselves or others.