A wrong sling choice or a missed inspection can bring a load down
Rigging And Slinging
Build the sling selection, load assessment, and rigging and slinging safety skills that real industrial lifting operations actually depend on.
- UK Licensed
- Global Standards
- Expert Instructor
- 5 Day Training
- Overview
Course Overview
Most lifting incidents involving slings don’t happen because the equipment failed on its own. They happen because the wrong sling was selected, the inspection was rushed, or nobody calculated the center of gravity before the load left the ground. These aren’t rare mistakes; they’re common ones, and they’re almost always preventable.
That’s exactly the gap this Rigging and Slinging program is built to close. The course covers slinging and rigging techniques, sling selection, and LOLER regulations training across wire rope, synthetic, and chain sling applications in real industrial environments.
Whether you’re new to slinger training or formalizing hands-on site experience into a recognized slinging and rigging certificate, this program gives you the technical grounding and practical confidence to do the job safely every time. It sits within our broader best training programs portfolio, alongside our rigging and lifting safety course and other professional development training courses.
- Goals
Course Objectives
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
- Apply core slinging and rigging principles across synthetic and wire rope slings and chain sling applications
- Select the correct sling type and configuration for a given load, ensuring proper rigging techniques throughout
- Conduct thorough condition assessment and chain sling inspection using consistent, documented checking methods
- Perform a center of gravity calculation to determine safe lift points before any load leaves the ground
- Understand LOLER regulations, training requirements, and how they apply to sling selection and inspection
- Work toward a recognized rigging and slinging certificate through a structured, hands-on assessment pathway
- Key Points
Who Should Attend?
- Slingers and Riggers Seeking Formal Certification
- Banksman and Slinger Operatives on Active Sites
- Crane Operators Working Alongside Rigging Teams
- Site Safety Officers Overseeing Slinging Operations
- Maintenance Teams Using Slings and Lifting Accessories
- Warehouse and Logistics Staff Handling Heavy Loads
- Key Benefits
Key Benefits of the Course
- Hands-on rigging and slinging training built around real sling types and load scenarios
- Practical condition assessment skills that catch defects before they become a dropped load
- Stronger center of gravity calculation capability across irregular, awkward, and heavy loads
- Clear understanding of LOLER regulations and how they apply to everyday slinging operations
- A recognized rigging and slinging certificate is valued across construction and industrial sites
- Outline
Course Outline
Day 1: Rigging and Slinging Fundamentals and LOLER Regulations
- Covers core rigging and slinging safety principles, legal responsibilities, and how LOLER regulations apply to sling use
- Introduces the different sling types: synthetic wire rope slings and chain slings, and when each one is appropriate
- Real incident examples show what happens when sling selection decisions get made by habit rather than calculation
Day 2: Sling Inspection and Equipment Assessment
- Covers structured condition assessment procedures for wire rope and synthetic slings across different wear and damage types
- Participants conduct chain sling inspection using a documented checklist, identifying real and simulated defects
- Output is a practical condition assessment record that participants can use directly on their own site equipment
Day 3: Center of Gravity Calculation and Load Assessment
- Covers center of gravity calculation methods for regular, irregular, and asymmetric loads across common rigging scenarios
- Participants work through a series of load assessment exercises, selecting correct lift points and sling configurations
- Hands-on exercises reinforce how an incorrect center of gravity assumption changes the entire safety profile of a lift
Day 4: Proper Rigging Techniques and Sling Configurations
- Covers sling proper rigging techniques including vertical, choker, and basket hitch configurations and their load ratings
- Participants rig sample loads using different sling configurations, applying correct angles and load capacity calculations
- Output is a rigging configuration reference card participants can keep on site for quick reference during operations
Day 5: Banksman and Slinger Coordination and Final Assessment
- Covers banksman and slinger communication, signaling, and coordination with crane operators during live lifting operations
- Participants complete a full slinging and rigging assessment, combining sling selection, inspection, and load rigging
- Everyone leaves with direct instructor feedback and a clear pathway toward formal rigging and slinging certificate completion
- Terms
Training Methodology
This Rigging and Slinging program combines:
- Practical rigging and slinging training workshops using real sling equipment and load scenarios
- Hands-on sling inspection and center of gravity exercises with peer review and instructor feedback
- Real incident case studies pulled from actual slinging accidents across industrial and construction sites
- Structured certification preparation aligned to recognised rigging and slinging course standards
- Achievements
Certification
Participants receive a course completion certificate from our Corporate & Industrial Training Center. The program builds practical, site-ready competency in slinging and rigging across wire rope, synthetic, and chain sling applications. In-house training is available for construction, manufacturing, and industrial teams using slings and lifting accessories regularly. Get more info on upcoming dates by visiting our training courses calendar today.
- Case Study
Case Study Example
A steel fabrication yard had experienced riggers handling daily lifts but no formal slinger training behind any of them. Condition assessments were being done visually and informally, center of gravity was being estimated by eye, and nobody was referencing LOLER regulations when selecting equipment. A synthetic sling failed during a routine structural lift, dropping a load and damaging equipment below. After the team completed this Rigging and Slinging program, formal inspection records were introduced, center of gravity calculations became standard practice, and sling selection was documented before every lift. No sling-related incidents occurred in the following twelve months.
- Why Choose
Why Choose This Program?
Plenty of slinging courses cover sling types and basic safety without ever teaching the calculation and inspection discipline that prevents real incidents. This Rigging and Slinging program is built around practical sling proper rigging techniques and load assessment, where rigging and slinging training translates directly into safer lifts and fewer equipment failures on site. Visit our training portfolio to explore the full range of lifting and safety programs we offer, including our rigging and lifting safety course and other professional development training courses across our center.
- Connect
Contact Us
Ready to build slinging and rigging competency across your team? To get more info, contact us for upcoming dates and in-house training solutions tailored to your organization.
- FAQs
Fequently Asked Questions
What is the Rigging and Slinging program?
A structured rigging and slinging training program covering sling selection, condition assessment, center-of-gravity calculation, and LOLER regulations across wire-rope, synthetic, and chain-sling applications.
Do participants need prior rigging experience?
No prior experience is required. Participants with site, maintenance, or construction backgrounds will find the technical content directly applicable from day one.
Does this slinger course cover banksman signaling as well as slinging?
Yes. Day 5 covers banksman and slinger coordination and communication with crane operators as part of the full lifting and slinging operation.
How does proper sling inspection actually prevent incidents?
Most sling failures that cause dropped loads involve defects that were present before the lift cuts, abrasion, corrosion, or deformation that a proper inspection would have caught.
Which industries benefit most from rigging and slinging certification?
Construction, steel fabrication, oil and gas, and shipbuilding see the heaviest use, but any industry using slings and lifting accessories for routine lifting operations has a direct use case here.
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Course Schedule
Select your preferred date & venue
24 Feb -- 28 Feb
Germany
GBP 4595/Person
29 June -- 3 July
Ghana
GBP 4595/Person
29 Sep -- 3 Oct
Qatar
GBP 4595/Person
22 Dec -- 26 Dec
Spain
GBP 4595/Person
24 Feb -- 28 Feb
Germany
GBP 3595/Person
29 June -- 3 July
Ghana
GBP 3595/Person
29 Sep -- 3 Oct
Qatar
GBP 3595/Person
22 Dec -- 26 Dec
Spain
GBP 3595/Person
Duration
5 Days