Course Objectives

The Subsea Rigging & Lifting training course, a****sment process and competence programmes have been developed in association with NSL to formally train Divers involved with handling loads underwater and a****s their ability to participate safely in lifting operations. It is also designed to benefit Dive Supervisors and Subsea Engineers to enhance their knowledge and understanding for safe lifting operations.
Course Content

The 5 day course is jointly run by specialist lifting training company NSL and the NHC. The first 2½ days are at the NSL technical training facility and the next 2½ days are at the NHC which includes in-water exercises and a****sments using the NHC large outdoor dive tank. The commercial dive spread is operated to IMCA standards using full video monitoring and hot water suits. The subjects addressed are as follows: -

Legislation & Regulation
Planning & Risk A****sment
Pre-use Inspection of Equipment
Handling Loads Underwater
Safe Use of Air-lift Bags
Slinging/Rotating of Loads
Cross-hauling Loads
Lifting Loads with an Offset C of G
Installation of Lifting Appliances
Communications (Surface & Subsea)