Winch Course
Gain mastery in safe winch handling for engineering and construction projects. The course covers vital topics like risk evaluation, lift strategy development, rigging computations, equipment inspections, and crisis management. By the end, you'll confidently manage demanding lifts, safeguard your team, and maintain smooth, secure operations on site, meeting all industry regulations.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips participants with hands-on skills to plan and carry out safe and efficient lifting operations using fixed winches. Key areas include site risk assessments, detailed lift planning, path selection, obstacle management, and thorough pre-lift checks on winches, wire ropes, hooks, and slings. You will also gain expertise in rigging calculations, communication procedures, emergency protocols, and essential standards to ensure all lifts are secure, compliant, and properly recorded.
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Develop skills
- Winch system setup: configure drums, brakes, and wire rope for safe and quick lifts.
- Rigging calculations: determine sling and hardware sizes using WLL and angle factors.
- Site risk control: establish exclusion zones, access paths, and emergency routes.
- Lift planning: chart load paths, dodge obstacles, and plan for weather issues.
- Safe operations: conduct pre-lift checks, apply hand signals, and handle winch alerts.
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