Winch Course
Gain expertise in safe winch operations for engineering and construction projects. The course covers risk assessment, detailed lift planning, rigging calculations, equipment inspections, communication protocols, and emergency response procedures. This equips you to manage complex lifts with confidence, safeguard your team, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain smooth site operations without disruptions.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course teaches practical skills for planning and carrying out safe, efficient lifts using fixed winches. Learners cover site risk assessment, lift planning, pathing, obstacle avoidance, and thorough pre-lift checks on winches, wire ropes, hooks, and slings. It includes rigging calculations, communication methods, emergency procedures, and essential standards to ensure all lifts are controlled, compliant, and properly recorded.
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Develop skills
- Set up winch systems by configuring drums, brakes, and wire ropes for secure and quick lifts.
- Perform rigging calculations to select slings and hardware, factoring in WLL and load angles.
- Control site risks through planning exclusion zones, access paths, and emergency routes.
- Plan lifts by mapping load paths, dodging obstacles, and readying for weather changes.
- Conduct safe operations with pre-lift tests, clear signals, and responses to winch alerts.
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