Nationally Recognised Training
Conduct
Lifting Operations
1 Day
2-Year Renewal
No Prerequisites
Construction & Industria
1
1 Day
2 yrs
RII / TLI
ABOUT THIS COURSE
Conduct Lifting Operations delivers RIIHAN203E — the foundation lifting awareness qualification for workers who attach loads to lifting equipment, communicate with operators and direct lifting tasks on site.
This course covers the practical skills to plan a lift, select and inspect lifting gear, sling loads correctly, communicate with the operator using approved signals and complete the lift safely. It is the standard awareness qualification across construction, civil, mining and industrial sites — a step below dogman or rigger high risk work licences.
Recommended for workers who handle and direct loads but do not require the full Dogging (DG) High Risk Work Licence. For workers who need the licence, this course is a good preparation pathway before progressing to RIIHAN206 / TLID2003 dogging units.
Units of Competency
What’s Included
Your Statement of Attainment will cover the following nationally recognised unit:
What You Will Learn
Course Content
- WHS legislation — duty of care for lifting operations and load handling
- Lifting plan basics — load weight, centre of gravity, lift path and exclusion zones
- Lifting gear types — chains, slings, shackles, hooks, eyebolts and lifting beams
- Working Load Limit (WLL) and Safe Working Load (SWL) — what they mean and how to apply
- Sling angles — how lift angle affects sling capacity (60°, 90°, 120°)
- Pre-use inspection of lifting gear — chains, slings and accessories
- Defect recognition — wear, damage and out-of-service criteria
- Slinging techniques — basket, choker, vertical and bridle hitches
- Load attachment — secure connection points and load stability
- Tag lines — when and how to use tag lines for load control
- Approved hand signals — directing crane and EWP operators
- Two-way radio communication during lifts
- Working near powerlines and overhead obstructions
- Tandem and complex lifts — when to escalate to a dogger or rigger
Assessment
How You’ll Be Assessed
Practical Performance Tasks
Written Assessment
Who Should Attend
Is This Course Right for You?
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Construction and civil workers who attach loads or direct lifts
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Manufacturing and warehouse workers handling overhead crane lifts
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Mining and quarrying workers in load handling roles
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Riggers, scaffolders and steel fixers requiring lifting awareness
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Workers preparing for a Dogging (DG) High Risk Work Licence
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Anyone required to attach loads to a crane or EWP as part of their role
Course Details
Entry Requirements
- No formal prerequisites — open to all
- Minimum 16 years of age recommended
- Physical capacity to handle slings and lifting gear
- Sufficient literacy to read lift plans and equipment ratings
- Appropriate workwear — long sleeve shirt, long pants, closed-in safety boots
- Valid Unique Student Identifier (USI) required for certification
USI Required
Ready to Book?
Group bookings available — we come to you, or you come to us.
How We Deliver
Flexible Training Options
We come to you, or you come to us.
Face-to-Face
Full day — minimum contact time as per unit
All theory, practical training and assessment completed in a single session with your trainer.
Blended Learning
Reduced face-to-face — theory completed online
Complete theory at your own pace online, then attend a practical skills and assessment session.
Workplace / Onsite
We come to you – any format
We deliver at your workplace. Ideal for groups – custom scheduling including outside business hours.