Crane Operations, Rigging & Signalling
Plan lifts and work safely with cranes: load charts, rigging gear, signalling and lift plans.
At a glance
- 2 days
Who it's for
- Crane operators and riggers
- Signal persons
- Lifting supervisors
Learning objectives
- Read load charts correctly
- Select and inspect rigging gear
- Use standard hand signals
- Prepare safe lift plans
Detailed content
- Radius and capacity
- Configuration
- Ground conditions
- Slings and shackles
- Sling angles
- Inspection
- Hand signals
- Radio communication
- Exclusion zones
- Routine and critical lifts
- Lift plan form
- Toolbox talk
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- Load charts
- Rigging gear
- Signalling
- Lift plans
- Case study, action plans and course assessment
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Pre-use inspection practice with checklists
- Scenario drills and hazard-perception exercises
- Case studies from Egyptian and Gulf organizations
- Group exercises applied to participants' own work
Tools and templates you keep
- Pre-use inspection checklist
- Lift plan / journey-management template
- Course workbook and slide handouts
- Templates and checklists used in the exercises
How learning is assessed
- Pre- and post-course knowledge check
- Assessment of practical exercises by the trainer
- Action plan reviewed at the end of the course
Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge
- ASME B30 (cranes and rigging); OSHA 1926 Subpart CC
- IOGP Report 365 (land transport safety)
Certificate
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
New in our 2026 portfolio — tell us your dates and we will confirm the trainer and schedule.
How it is delivered
- Public courses in Cairo, in-company programs and live online training
- Practical exercises, case studies and examples from your sector
- Can also run as Train & Stay in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
Frequently asked questions
How long is Crane Operations, Rigging & Signalling?
The program runs 2 days. In-company versions can be adapted to your needs.
Is the course taught in Arabic or English?
Sessions are usually delivered in Arabic with English technical terms and materials. Full English delivery is available for in-company groups.
Can you run it inside our company?
Yes. In-company programs use exercises built on your own processes. Tell us the group size and preferred timing and we will send a proposal.
Will I receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
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