Slinging Regular Loads

This course provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to safely prepare, sling, and control regular loads during lifting operations. It focuses on ensuring the safety of personnel involved in lifting activities and maintaining safe, controlled lifting environments in accordance with New Zealand health and safety requirements.

Hazards and risk management in lifting operations are covered, along with the selection, inspection, and correct use of lifting gear. Participants will also develop an understanding of Working Load Limit (WLL) requirements, safe slinging methods, and load control techniques used in real workplace environments.

Our course combines theory and practical training in a hands-on environment, allowing participants to build confidence using lifting equipment and applying safe slinging practices. Training can be delivered at our purpose-built facility or customised and delivered onsite at your workplace.

Participants finish the course being able to:

Identify hazards associated with lifting operations and apply appropriate control measures.
Demonstrate knowledge of safe slinging practices for regular loads.
Select appropriate lifting gear for specific loads and lifting tasks.
Inspect lifting equipment and slings for defects and serviceability.
Interpret Working Load Limit (WLL) tables and capacity charts.
Apply correct sling angles and lifting configurations.
Use tag lines and load control methods to safely manage suspended loads.
Recognise and manage hazards associated with swinging or spinning loads.
Demonstrate basic knowledge of rope knots used for load control.
Understand and respond to standard crane communication and stop signals.
Apply safe handling, storage, and maintenance practices for lifting equipment.

This course covers NZQA Unit Standard(s):

30072: Demonstrate and apply knowledge of slinging regular loads safely

Minimum: 4 | Maximum 10.

Course opened by request only.  Minimum attendee numbers must be met.

Learner Detail Confirmation: 

All learners are required to have their identity verified prior to attending training.

If a learner is new to Industry Training Works, or their details cannot be confirmed within our database, we may request a copy of valid identification to complete enrolment.

Course Criteria:

A sound understanding of hazard identification and general workplace health and safety is strongly recommended.

Participants must meet minimum English language requirements (e.g. NCEA Level 1 or equivalent / IELTS 5.5) If this requirement is not met, a reader/writer must be provided (not another course participant).

We have processes in place to support all participants throughout their training, helping them achieve certification where applicable.

There is also a free online learning platform, Pathways Awarua, which helps build reading, writing, and maths skills, along with practical work and life skills. This includes support for learning to drive (Road Code), heavy vehicle and forklift licences, health and safety, and understanding personal finance (My Money).

Find out more about Pathways Awarua here.