Our Sling Regular Loads Safely course is a practical one-day program designed for people involved in lifting operations. It builds essential skills to prepare, sling, and secure regular loads safely in line with industry best practice and crane safety regulations.

This hands-on course blends theory and real-world application, giving learners the confidence and competence to use lifting gear safely and effectively. It also lays the foundation for more advanced crane and slinging training.

 

Course Content

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify lifting hazards and apply effective hazard control measures
• Complete lift plans using approved procedures
• Demonstrate knowledge of lifting gear and working load limit (WLL) tables
• Prepare and sling regular loads safely using correct techniques
• Use communication signals during lifting operations
• Apply practical slinging methods including taglines, knots, and gear selection

 

Assessment

• Written knowledge assessments
• Practical exercises and observed lifts
• Assessment must occur in a crane workplace or equivalent non-simulated environment

 

Off-site Delivery: We can deliver this course at your site with appropriate lifting equipment in place. Please call us to confirm requirements.

 

PPE Requirements

Participants must wear:

• Safety boots
• Hard hat
• High-visibility clothing
• Gloves

 

Industry Compliance

This course aligns with:

• The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
• The Approved Code of Practice for Cranes (3rd edition, 2009)
• Industry good practice guidelines for rigging and slinging operations

📞 Company bookings available at your site or ours – call us on 0800 333 899 to learn more.

 

 

Besafe Training provides practical, industry-focused crane, rigging, and lifting operations training aligned to NZQA standards. Whether you are entering the lifting industry or progressing toward advanced crane operations, our training pathways provide a structured approach to developing safe lifting, slinging, and crane operation skills.

Training is delivered by experienced industry trainers with a strong focus on practical application, workplace safety, and real-world lifting operations.

We offer standalone courses, combined training packages, and complete crane and rigging pathways to support both individuals and company workforce development.

 

Crane & Rigging Training Options

 

Sling Regular Loads Safely

NZQA Unit Standard 30072

This foundational course provides the essential knowledge and practical skills required to safely prepare, sling, and secure regular loads during lifting operations.

Participants will develop skills in:

• Hazard identification and control measures
• Lift planning
• Lifting gear inspection
• Working Load Limit (WLL) calculations
• Safe slinging techniques

This course is suitable for workers involved in:

• Construction
• Manufacturing
• Warehousing
• Logistics
• Industrial lifting operations

Multiple ticket and pathway options are available. Select your preferred training date from the right, then choose your preferred training package during enrolment.

 

Sling Regular Loads + Overhead Gantry Crane Operation

NZQA Unit Standards 30072 + 3800

This pathway combines foundational slinging skills with practical overhead gantry crane operation training.

Participants will learn to:

• Sling and secure loads safely
• Operate radio remote and pendant-controlled overhead gantry cranes
• Carry out lifting operations safely in industrial environments
• Apply safe lifting procedures and communication methods

Ideal for:

• Manufacturing facilities
• Engineering workshops
• Warehousing operations
• Industrial processing environments

Multiple ticket and pathway options are available. Select your preferred training date from the right, then choose your preferred training package during enrolment.

 

Sling Regular Loads + Rigging & Slinging (Dogman)

NZQA Unit Standards 30072 + 3789

This pathway develops the skills required to safely sling varied regular loads and direct crane movements during lifting operations.

Participants will learn to:

• Sling varied regular loads
• Direct crane operations safely
• Communicate with crane operators
• Apply advanced lifting and rigging practices

Ideal for:

• Construction projects
• Civil infrastructure works
• Crane support operations
• Rigging environments

Multiple ticket and pathway options are available. Select your preferred training date from the right, then choose your preferred training package during enrolment.

 

Complete Gantry Crane & Rigging Pathway

NZQA Unit Standards 30072 + 3789 + 3800

Our complete pathway provides comprehensive training across slinging, dogman operations, and overhead gantry crane operation.

This pathway is designed for organisations and individuals wanting broad lifting operation capability across multiple environments.

The programme includes:

• Slinging regular loads safely
• Slinging varied regular loads
• Directing crane operations
• Operating overhead gantry cranes
• Practical lifting operations training
• Industry-aligned safety practices

Multiple ticket and pathway options are available. Select your preferred training date from the right, then choose your preferred training package during enrolment.

Practical Industry-Focused Training

Our crane and rigging training is designed around real workplace lifting operations with strong practical components and experienced trainers.

Benefits of Training With Besafe:

• NZQA-accredited training
• Experienced industry trainers
• Practical hands-on learning
• Modern training facilities
• Company booking options available
• Auckland training locations
• Nationwide onsite delivery available
• Flexible training pathways
• Support for workforce development planning

Company Crane & Rigging Training

We provide company booking options for businesses requiring crane, rigging, and lifting operations training for their teams.

Benefits include:

• Training delivered for your team only
• Flexible scheduling options
• Onsite delivery available nationwide
• Training contextualised to your workplace and equipment where suitable
• Reporting and learner record support through the BSTL Client Portal

 

 

Book Crane & Rigging Training

Whether you require a standalone lifting course or a complete crane and rigging pathway, Besafe Training can support your training requirements.

Contact our team today to discuss:

• Public course bookings
• Company bookings
• Workforce pathway planning
• Onsite delivery options
• Combined training packages