The Rigging and Fleeting Loads role involves the use of specialised techniques to safely move and position loads, particularly in confined environments with limited headroom, such as on vessels or within construction settings.

This course is aimed at individuals with existing slinging and lifting experience in the civil engineering, nuclear, renewable energy, maritime, gas and oil and many more  industries who are looking to build on their skills and progress further. If you already have lifting experience and want to develop your capabilities in more complex and restricted working environments, this is the ideal next step

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The 3-day NPORS Rigging & Fleeting Loads course is designed for qualified Slinger Signallers with practical experience in lifting operations who are looking to develop their skills in more complex rigging activities.

It is intended for personnel involved in the movement of loads in confined or restricted spaces, where access, headroom, or manoeuvring room is limited. The course covers the selection, configuration, and safe control of lifting accessories, with a focus on managing and guiding loads through challenging and constrained environments.

It is also suitable for experienced operatives who require NPORS Rigging & Fleeting Loads certification and need to demonstrate competence in safely planning and executing lifting operations in restricted working areas.

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Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the course delegates will be able to:

1. Basic understanding of the role and responsibilities of the rigger
2. A working knowledge of the law, regulations and ACOP’s
3. Operate rigging tasks by mechanical advantage for basic, intermediate & complex loads
4. Understand lift plans and POWLRA give briefs and feedback
5. Understanding manufactures requirements, inspection and fault reporting

Topic covered:

• Legislation ‐ HASAWA, LOLER, PUWER, COPSULE
• Codes of practice, BS7121, LEEA
• Roles and responsibilities – Personnel involved with lifting operations
• Crane appreciation– OHTC crane types, capabilities and limitations
• Lift Plans – To identify and implement safe systems of work
• Risk Assessments
• Point of Work Lifting Risk Assessments (POWLRA)
• Documentation and certification for lifting equipment and lifting accessories
• Types of lifting appliances/ accessories and their use
• Chain blocks / Lever Hoists
• Pulling and Lifting Machines
• Jacks and Skids
• Skates & Tirfors
• Sling angles  Working Load Limits (WLL)
• Down rating of accessories and appliances
• Load Assessment Weight, Point of Balance, Centre of Gravity Calculations
• Rigging and Fleeting- Cross hauling
• Moving and Turning loads

Assessment Methods:

Ongoing assessment throughout the course.

 Required:

• Delegates require full PPE:
  • Hard Hat
  • Gloves
  • Long Trousers
  • Hi vis
  • Steel toe-capped boots

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Successful candidates will be awarded an NPORS Operator Card endorsed with the category Rigging & Fleeting Loads valid for 2 years.

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Please note the Trained NPORS card is only valid for 2 years. Within this time you must complete your  Level 3 Diploma in Moving Loads in Construction please click  NVQ booking.

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