Course Information

Sling Regular Loads Safely – US30072

Course Information

Our Sling Regular Loads Safely course (Unit Standard 30072) 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.

Applies To

This course is ideal for:

• Workers involved in slinging and lifting operations
• New team members needing to build foundational rigging and slinging knowledge
• Anyone working toward crane operation or Dogman qualifications

Pre-requisite:
No formal prerequisite, but see entry requirements below.

Entry Requirements:
At least three months of relevant work experience. Evidence can include:

• Employer verification letter
• Supervisor reference outlining students experience, skills and competency over a three-month period
• Work log or experience record signed by a manager

Related Courses

• Dogman (US3789): Sling varied loads & direct crane operations
• Overhead Gantry Crane Operator (US3800)
• Truck Loader Crane Operator (US16617)

Duration

In-class
1 Day (8 hours, includes theory + practical)

Price

$495 + GST per person
(No additional credit fee applies)

What You Will Achieve

NZQA Unit Standard 30072
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of slinging regular loads safely

• Level 3 | 14 Credits

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
• Two assessor-observed lifts and logbook evidence of at least 40 verified lifts across a variety of site, load, and communication conditions (as required for full unit sign-off)

Equipment Requirements

On-site or off-site delivery requires certified lifting gear:

• Cranes/Hoists: Excavator (min 3.5T), gantry, or chain hoist
• Slings: Chain, synthetic, or wire rope
• Hardware: Shackles, hooks, spreader bars, eye bolts, clamps, dunnage
• All lifting equipment must be current, certified, and in good condition

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.