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Rigging, Lifting Tackle Inspection and Machinery Moving

Maintenance work constantly involves lifting and moving heavy components, and poor rigging is a leading cause of serious injury on African sites. This programme builds sound rigging judgement in maintenance teams. Delegates learn to select and inspect slings, shackles and lifting tackle, calculate loads and angles, and plan machinery moves so heavy equipment is handled safely and without damage.

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What you will be able to do

  • Select slings, shackles and lifting tackle suited to the load and lift.
  • Inspect lifting equipment and remove defective tackle from service.
  • Estimate load weights and understand the effect of sling angles.
  • Identify lifting points and the centre of gravity of components.
  • Plan and communicate machinery moves and lifts within a maintenance context.
  • Apply safe practices when moving heavy equipment with limited access.

Course outline

  1. 01Lifting tackle types and selection
  2. 02Inspection and rejection of lifting equipment
  3. 03Load estimation and sling angle effects
  4. 04Lifting points and centre of gravity
  5. 05Rigging arrangements and safe practice
  6. 06Machinery moving methods and access
  7. 07Lift planning and communication

Who should attend

Maintenance artisans, riggers, millwrights and supervisors who lift, rig and move machinery and heavy components during maintenance work.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
28 to 29 Sep 2026Maseru2US$1,100Closed
29 to 30 Sep 2026Mbabane2US$1,100Register
30 Sep to 1 Oct 2026Lusaka2US$1,100Register
1 to 2 Oct 2026Harare2US$1,100Register
5 to 6 Oct 2026Lilongwe2US$1,100Register
6 to 7 Oct 2026Blantyre2US$1,100Register
7 to 8 Oct 2026Mozambique2US$1,100Register
8 to 9 Oct 2026Nairobi2US$1,100Register
12 to 13 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100Register
13 to 14 Oct 2026Kigali2US$1,100Register
14 to 15 Oct 2026Kampala2US$1,100Register
15 to 16 Oct 2026Accra2US$1,100Register
19 to 20 Oct 2026Lagos2US$1,100Register
20 to 21 Oct 2026Cairo2US$1,100Register
21 to 22 Oct 2026Mauritius2US$1,100Register
22 to 23 Oct 2026Dubai2US$1,100Register
26 to 27 Oct 2026Online2US$900Register
7 to 8 Dec 2026Johannesburg2R10,000Register
8 to 9 Dec 2026Cape Town2R10,000Register
9 to 10 Dec 2026Durban2R10,000Register
10 to 11 Dec 2026Pretoria2R10,000Register
14 to 15 Dec 2026Windhoek2US$1,100Register
17 to 18 Dec 2026Gaborone2US$1,100Register

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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