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Strategies for Heavy Lifting Specialization
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Strategies for Heavy Lifting Specialization

Basics to Mastery: Advanced Heavy Lifting Tactics. Transform Engineering Projects with Strategies for Heavy Lifting

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Advanced level

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1 month
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Learn historical development, principles, and advanced machinery for heavy lifting in power, hydrocarbon, and construction industries.

  • Gain insights into load estimation, mechanical advantage, and use of winches, pulley blocks, cranes, and various lifting devices.

  • Master heavy load transport, rigging charts, tandem lifts, and emphasize safety, load testing, PPE, and hazard mitigation.

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Specialization - 3 course series

Concepts of Heavy Lifting

Course 111 hours

What you'll learn

  • Learn the evolution, engineering principles, and applications of heavy lifting machinery in power, hydrocarbon, and construction industries.

  • Master force handling, friction mechanics, and load estimation with practical case studies and real-world scenarios like sky bridge installations.

  • Become proficient in using shackles, slings, spreaders, hydraulic systems, and jacks for efficient and safe heavy lifting operations.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Master the principles of force handling, including horizontal and vertical movements, equilibrium, and load estimation, to effectively manage loads.
Category: Develop a thorough knowledge of the historical development and significance of heavy lifting techniques across multiple industrial sectors.
Category: Learn to apply heavy lifting techniques to real-world scenarios, including complex installations like sky bridges, highlighting the practical utility of these technologies.
Category: Achieve proficiency in using lifting gears such as shackles, wire rope slings, spreaders, and advanced hydraulic systems including various jacks and strand jacks.
Category: Develop skills in accurately estimating and managing loads through case studies and practical applications, ensuring safe and efficient lifting operations.
Category: Understand and apply friction mechanics, mechanical advantage, reeving, and the lever principle for efficient and safe load handling.
Category: Gain expertise in applying advanced heavy lifting machinery and techniques to industry-specific scenarios, including the power, hydrocarbon, and construction sectors.

What you'll learn

  • Acquire skills in using winches, pulleys, and crane operations, focusing on tower cranes and safety practices.

  • Master logistics for oversized cargos using trailers, multi-axle systems, and SPMTs, optimizing transport efficiency and safety.

  • Understand safety practices for lifting operations and apply skills to real-world engineering challenges for safe and efficient solutions.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Master the principles of force handling, including horizontal and vertical movements, equilibrium, and load estimation, to effectively manage loads.
Category: Develop a thorough knowledge of the historical development and significance of heavy lifting techniques across multiple industrial sectors.
Category: Learn to apply heavy lifting techniques to real-world scenarios, including complex installations like sky bridges, highlighting the practical utility of these technologies.
Category: Achieve proficiency in using lifting gears such as shackles, wire rope slings, spreaders, and advanced hydraulic systems including various jacks and strand jacks.
Category: Develop skills in accurately estimating and managing loads through case studies and practical applications, ensuring safe and efficient lifting operations.
Category: Understand and apply friction mechanics, mechanical advantage, reeving, and the lever principle for efficient and safe load handling.
Category: Gain expertise in applying advanced heavy lifting machinery and techniques to industry-specific scenarios, including the power, hydrocarbon, and construction sectors.

What you'll learn

  • Conduct feasibility studies, interpret crane charts, and prepare detailed rigging charts for diverse engineering projects.

  • Learn modularization, pre-fabrication, and push launching to optimize project efficiency and effectiveness.

  • Understand crane operations, safety practices, and protocols to ensure safe and efficient lifting in engineering projects.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Develop a thorough understanding of safety protocols and requirements, ensuring safe and compliant crane operations and overall project safety.
Category: Gain proficiency in interpreting crane charts and selecting the appropriate machinery for various lifting and rigging tasks.
Category: Acquire knowledge of advanced construction methods, including modularization, pre-fabrication, and push launching, to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.
Category: Learn to prepare detailed rigging charts and design effective lifting schemes tailored to specific engineering projects.
Category: Develop the ability to conduct comprehensive feasibility studies, analyzing case studies to evaluate project viability and identify potential challenges.
Category: Apply practical skills in real-world engineering environments, focusing on effective project execution through advanced planning, equipment selection, and rigorous safety standards.
Category: Master the fundamentals of crane operations, including essential safety practices and operational considerations for various crane types.

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