Crane and Hoist Inspection
Lifting equipment fails without warning when inspection is a signature rather than an examination. This course covers inspecting cranes and hoists to the standard the law expects.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Inspection as examination rather than signature
- 02Statutory inspection regimes and competent persons
- 03Structure, mechanism and safety device inspection
- 04Wire rope, chain and lifting accessory assessment
- 05Hooks, blocks, brakes and limit devices
- 06Defects requiring immediate withdrawal from service
- 07Records, certification, rectification and re inspection
What you will gain
- Explain the statutory inspection regime for lifting equipment
- Inspect structures, mechanisms and safety devices
- Assess wire rope, chain and lifting accessories
- Recognise defects that require immediate withdrawal
- Record inspections to an auditable standard
- Manage defect rectification and re inspection
Who should attend
- Lifting equipment inspectors
- Maintenance technicians and supervisors
- Safety officers covering lifting operations
- Plant and facilities engineers
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 to 11 Nov 2026 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 15 to 17 Feb 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 3 to 5 May 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 5 to 7 Jul 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Maintenance, Reliability & Asset Management
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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