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OPITOAPPROVEDSTANDARD
LOLERCompetentPerson
CompetenceAssessmentStandard
OPITOCourseCodes9064
OPITOApprovedStandard
LOLERCompetentPersonCompetenceAssessment
OPITO
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Majoroil&gasemployers
Trainingproviders
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InternationalAssociationofDrillingContractors(IADC)
Health&SafetyExecutive
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................ 4
GLOSSARY................................................................................................................................ 4
SECTIONA
A.1
A.2
A.3
A.4
A.5
A.6
A.7
DEVELOPMENTOFCOMPETENCESTATEMENTS ................................................................ 5
GUIDANCETOTHEASSESSMENTPROCESS ...................................................................... 5
CANDIDATEPRIORACHIEVEMENT .................................................................................... 6
COMPETENCEOUTCOMES............................................................................................... 7
COMPETENCESTATEMENTSANDASSESSORSRECORDS.................................................. 8
DURATIONOFPERFORMANCEASSESSMENT.................................................................. 15
ASSESSOR/CANDIDATERATIO ....................................................................................... 15
SECTIONB
B.1
B.2
B.3
RESOURCES .................................................................................................. 15
STAFF .......................................................................................................................... 15
FACILITIES.................................................................................................................... 15
EQUIPMENT .................................................................................................................. 16
SECTIONC
C.1
C.2
C.3
C.4
COMPETENCEASSESSMENT......................................................................... 5
OUTCOME....................................................................................................... 16
JOININGINSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................. 16
VALIDITYANDRENEWAL................................................................................................ 16
CERTIFICATION& RECORDING ....................................................................................... 17
ASSESSMENTADMINISTRATION ..................................................................................... 17
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INTRODUCTION
Industry requested that OPITO The Oil & Gas Academy develop a robust and auditable
minimum standard for competence assessment for the LOLER Competent Person role (also
calledtheLOLERFocalPoint).
The LOLER Competent Person plans or approves all lifting operations in the workplace to
ensure that the lifting operations are in compliance with LOLER regulations and company
procedures.TheLCPmusthavethetheoreticalknowledgeandoperationalexperiencetoselect
the appropriate lifting equipment to be used and plan how it should be used, determine the
suitablelevelsofsupervisionfortheliftingoperationsandbeabletoverify/managethecontents
oftheriggingloftorotherequipmentstore.
The OPITO Approved LOLER Competent Person Competence AssessmentStandard outlines
theassessmentcriteriathatcanbeusedtoevaluatethecompetenceofacompanysponsored
applicantwhohasbeenrecommendedtotakeontheLCProle.
Note:
TheLOLERregulationsandACOPcallforavarietyoftasksassociatedwithliftingoperationsto
be carried out by competent persons. This OPITO standard addresses only the competency
requirementsforacompetentpersonhavingdutiesunderregulation8andregulation9(3)(b)of
LOLER i.e. the duties for planning, supervision and control of lifting operations and the
inspectionofliftingequipment.
ThisdocumentdoesNOTaddresscompetencyrequirementsfordutiesimposedunderLOLER
regulation9relatingtothethoroughexaminationofliftingequipment.
GLOSSARY
ACOP
Equipment
HASAWA
LCP
LOLER
MHSWR
PUWER
SSOW
SWL
TBT
WLL
ApprovedCodeofPractice
Appliancesandaccessories
Health&SafetyatWorkEtc.Act
LiftingOperationsandLiftingEquipmentRegulations
ManagementofHealth&SafetyRegulations
ProvisionandUseofWorkEquipmentRegulations
SafeSystemsofWork
SafeWorkingLoad
ToolboxTalk
WorkingLoadLimit
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SECTIONA
A.1
COMPETENCEASSESSMENT
DevelopmentofCompetenceStatements
TheLOLERCompetentPersoncompetencestatementsweredevelopedbyOPITOonbehalfof
the lifting industry in consultation with an industry expert group. The development of the
statementsinvolvedtheanalysisoffunctionsrequiredofpersonnelwhoplanliftingactivities.
The competence statements contained in this document provide a clear description of
performanceintheworkplace:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
A.2
Whatpractitionersareexpectedtodo
The underpinning knowledge and skills they would require enabling them to do
whatwasexpected
Howtheycoulddemonstratewhatwasexpectedofthem
Howtheirperformancewouldbeassessed
GuidancetotheAssessmentProcess
When potential LOLER Competent Persons are deemed ready by their line managers they
shouldbeassessedatanOPITOapprovedassessmentcentretothecriteriaoutlinedinSection
A.5ofthisdocument.
SectionA.5describestheevidence,inrelevantunits,whichanassessorshouldseekinorderto
makeajudgmentoneachcandidate'scompetence.Assessorschecklistsareprovidedinthis
document.Theunitscanbeassessedinanyorderasselectedbytheassessmentcentre.
During the theoretical sections of the assessment, the assessor should vary the questioning
approachi.e.testorinterview.Ifusingwrittentestsalone,theassessorshouldvarythetypeof
question within an exam e.g essay, multiple choice, true or false, match the columns etc. A
passmarkof80%isrequiredforthewrittentests.Forinterviewassessmentitisintheopinion
oftheassessorwhethertheoralanswersdemonstratesuitableandsufficientknowledgeand
understanding.
Allassessmentrecordsshouldberetainedbytheassessmentcentre forauditpurposes.
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A.3
CandidatePriorAchievement
Itistheresponsibilityoftheemployertoensurethatcandidatesarereadytobeassessedand
have:
(a)
Suitable and relevant experience in both crane operations and hoisting and
liftingoperationsinvolvingtheuseofportableliftingequipment
(b)
A letter from the current employer recommending the candidate for LCP
assessment including reference to the candidates supervisoryand command &
controlcapabilitiesandconfirminghis/herrelevantexperience
(c)
Knowledgeandexperienceof:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
LOLER,PUWERandHASAWAregulations
SafeSystemsofWork
Assessmentofpersonnel
Managementofpersonnel
Theinspectionofliftingequipmentandtheconceptofdiscardcriteria
Safeuseofliftingequipment
Themanagementofrigginglofts
Theplanningofliftingoperations
Riskassessment
NOTEtoEMPLOYERS:
There may be occasions when it may be appropriate for candidates to undertake a revision
coursepriortoassessmenttorefreshtheirknowledgeoftheregulations.
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A.4
CompetenceOutcomes
KeyRole:LOLERCompetencePerson(LOLERFocalPoint)
During the work, you must take account of the relevant worksite operational requirements,
proceduresandsafeworkingpracticesASTHEYAPPLYTOYOU.
Theperformanceprogramme(summarisedbelow)givesthecandidatemaximumopportunityto
demonstratehis/herskills,knowledgeandunderstandingoftheLCProle.
UNIT1
Regulations,procedures,assessmentandcompetence
ThisunitisaboutthemanagementsideoftheLCPsroleunderstandingLOLER,PUWERand
HASAWA regulations as they apply to lifting operations training/mentoring the lifting team to
confirmtheirlevelsofcompetenceanddecidingonappropriatepersonnelfortheliftingteam.
Element1.1 RegulationsandSSOW(Assessedbyquestioning)
Element1.2 Coachingandmentoringliftingpersonnel(Assessedbyquestioning)
Element1.3 Supervisionofliftingpersonnel(Assessedbyquestioning)
UNIT2
Selection and control of the lifting equipment and planning the lifting
operation
ThisunitisabouttheLCPsroleinliftingactivitiescontroloftheliftingequipmentintherigging
loft or other equipment store planning rigging and lifting operations with a high degree of
accuracyincludingariskassessmenttoensuretheworkiscarriedoutinasafemanner.
Element2.1 Inspecting and using lifting equipment safely (Assessed by questioning or
observation (if the assessment organisation has a rigging loft or other lifting
store))
Element2.2 Planning the lifting operation and preparing the risk assessment (Assessed by
questioningandobservation)
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A.5
CompetenceStatementsandAssessorsRecords
ASSESSORSCHECKLISTSfor___________________________________________
UNIT1
Regulationsprocedures,assessmentandcompetence
ELEMENT1.1
RegulationsandSSOW
Inachievingthiselementthecandidatemustcompletean
assessment exam or participate in an interview/question
sessionwhichteststhecandidatesabilityto:
1.1.1
Describe the importance of LOLER and its special
legalstatus**
1.1.2
Summarise only, the key aspects of the LOLER
ACOP(Regulations4,5,6,7and10)andhowthey
pertaintotheroleoftheLCP**
1.1.3
Outline the contents and significance of LOLER
Regulation8toLCPs**
Outline the relevance of other regulations that
1.1.4
applytoliftingactivities**
Outline the relevance of documentation that
1.1.5
appliestoliftingactivities
Explain the contribution of company specific
1.1.6
documentstoliftingactivities
Completed
(Initials)
Source of
Evidence
1*
Questioning
Questioning
Questioning
Questioning
Questioning
Questioning
Scope:
Regulation 8 knowledge should indicate that every lifting operation must be properly
plannedbyacompetentperson,appropriatelysupervisedandcarriedoutinsafemanner.
Other regulations should include HASAWA PUWER and MHSWR 1995 on Risk
AssessmentofTasks
Documentation Step Change in Safety Publication, Lifting and Mechanical Handling
Guidelines HSE Publication, Technical Guidance on theSafe Use of LiftingEquipment
OffshoreHSG221BS7121SafeUseofCranesOGP376LiftingandHoistingSafety
recommendedpractice
Company specificdocumentscouldincludebutarenotlimitedtopermits,procedures,
riskassessmentsandTBTdocumentation
*ThesenumbersrefertotheKnowledgeandExperiencecriteriaoutlinedinA.3Candidate
PriorAchievement
**Candidatesmaymakeuseofanyrelevantlegislativedocumentsthatwouldenablethem
tosuccessfullycompleteQuestions1.1.11.1.4
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ELEMENT1.2
Coachingandmentoringliftingpersonnel
1.2.1
Describe the purpose and benefits of competence
programmes
1.2.2
Outline the processes required to manage the
certificates of personnel undertaking lifting
operations
Discussthetypesofevidencethatcanbeusedto
1.2.3
verifycompetencyofliftingteams
1.2.4
Explain how to encourage candidates to contribute
evidence that addsvalue to theirportfolioforfuture
decisionsaboutcompetence
1.2.5
Explainhowemployeescompetencyrecordsshould
bemanagedandkept
1.2.6
Outline how an LCP could assist new or
inexperiencedpersonnel
Completed
(Initials)
Source of
Evidence
3*
Questioning
Questioning
Questioning
Questioning
Questioning
Questioning
Scope:
TypesofevidencemustincludeObservation,Questioningandshould:
Setoutothersupportingmethodsforassessingcompetence
Describewhenrecordsofsimulationcanbeusedtoverifycompetence
Explainwhyevidenceshouldbeproducedfromnormalworkactivitiesand
bevalid,authentic,current,relevantandsufficient
Explain how to judge reports of accredited prior learning, previous work
experienceandcandidateachievement
PriorAchievement
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ELEMENT1.3
Supervisionofliftingpersonnel
1.3.1
Review the lifting plans and risk assessment and
identify the specific tasks that require close
supervision
1.3.2
Evaluate the existing competence of available
personnel for the lifting operation and their
knowledge,trainingandexperience
Describe situations where training will be required
1.3.3
to make up shortfalls between the competence of
personnelandthatrequiredtocarryoutthecurrent
work
1.3.4
Providefeedbacktotheteamontheirperformance
Completed
(Initials)
Source of
Evidence
4/8/9*
Questioning
3/4
Questioning
Questioning
Questioning
Scope:
Knowledge,trainingandexperiencemustinclude:
Whether the personnel have used the full range of equipment that will be
usedinthetask
Whetherthepersonnelhaveexperienceinthemethodsthatwillbeadopted
inthetask
Evaluating the level of supervision required by the personnel undertaking
liftingoperations
Addressing competence requirements for personnel undertaking lifting
operations
Situations could include those in which it is identified the personnel have limited
experience in the lifting equipment tobe used and requireadditional trainingand tuition:
orthenatureorcomplexityoftheliftingoperationsrequirestheLCPtobeinattendanceto
supervisetheoperation.
PriorAchievement
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UNIT2
The selection and control of the lifting equipment and planning the
liftingoperation
ELEMENT2.1
Inspectingandusingliftingequipmentsafely
2.1.1
Operateariggingloftincludingsigningequipmentin
andout
2.1.2
Assess the appropriateness of the documentation
presentedforbothnewandusedliftingequipment
2.1.3
Identifytheexpectedpreusechecksforcommonly
usedequipment
2.1.4
Explain who is responsible for thorough
examinationofequipment
2.1.5
Ensuredefectsidentifiedinliftingequipmentduring
athoroughexaminationareidentifiedandtheyhave
beenrectified
2.1.6
Ensure that inservice inspections of lifting
equipment are carried out between the thorough
examinations
2.1.7
Define the purpose and benefits of a quarantine
system
2.1.8
Describe how long to keep inspection certificates
andotherliftingdocumentation
Completed
(Initials)
Source
of
Evidence
7*
Ques.or
Observation**
Ques.or
Observation**
Ques.or
Observation**
5/6
Ques.or
Observation**
5/6
Ques.or
Observation**
5/6
Ques.or
Observation**
5/6
Ques.or
Observation**
5/6
Ques.or
Observation**
*ThesenumbersrefertotheKnowledgeandExperiencecriteriaoutlinedinA.3CandidatePrior
Achievement
**Observation can be used for assessing Element 2.1 if the organisation has a rigging loft or
otherliftingequipmentstoragefacility
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ELEMENT2.2
Planningtheliftingoperationandpreparingtheriskassessment
Summarise the hazards and risks associated with
2.2.1
lifting operations and the appropriate control
measures
2.2.2
Define safe and hazardous areas for lifting
operations and explain where you would erect
barriersorsentries
2.2.3
Explain the general categories of lifting operations
andhowthiscanassistinplanningthelift
2.2.4
Explainhowyouwouldcopewithliftingoperationsof
varyingcomplexity
2.2.5
Explain where completed lift plans and risk
assessmentsaregenerallystored
2.2.6
Revisit generic lifting plans/risk assessments and
explainwhenthisisappropriate
2.2.7
Work within his/her personal limitations and know
wheretogetadditionalsupport
2.2.8
Explain how you would evaluate the capacity of
uncertifiedsteelwork
2.2.9
Explain how you would ensure that external lifting
pointshavebeentested
2.2.10 Decide if tag lines need to be used and how they
shouldbeusedsafely
Completed
(Initials)
Source of
Evidence
9*
Questioning
Questioning
Questioning
Questioning
8/9
Questioning
8/9
Questioning
Questioning
Questioning
Questioning
Questioning
*ThesenumbersrefertotheKnowledgeandExperiencecriteriaoutlinedinA.3CandidatePrior
Achievement
Continued
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Scopefor2.2.1to2.2.10:
Hazardsandriskscouldincludebutarenotlimitedto:
Complacencythroughrepetitionoftheliftingoperation
Tryingtophysicallycontroltheloadasitislanded
Encroachingpersonnel
Conflictingactivities
Obstructions
Damagedloads
Droppedobjects
Adversecircumstancesaffectingplantandmachinerystability
Damagedslingsandotheraccessories
Weather
Element2.2PracticalAssessment:
Forthepracticalassessmenttheassessmentcentremustsetupand/orprovidedetails(i.e.no
actualcraneisrequiredifcraneoperationsarepartofthelift)ofarealliftingscenario(oneper
candidate) with sufficient complexity and potential hazards to fully test the planning and risk
assessmentcapabilitiesofthepotentialLCPs.Thecompetencestatementsandscopeonthe
nextpageshouldbeusedtoassessthecandidatesperformance.
Thecandidatemustworkindependentlyandmustnotbecoachedinanywaybytheassessor
orothercandidates.Thefinalliftplanmustdetailthemajorityoftheequipmentandprocesses
required,thatis,theequipmentandprocessesmustbesuitableandsufficienttodothework
safely. The majorityof the hazards,and the controls requiredtobring them down to ALARP,
mustalsobedetailedintheriskassessment.
Discussion of the lifting plan and risk assessment should only occur after the assessment
decision has been made. This step allows for postassessment learning for any candidates
deemed NYC (not yet competent) and allow the competent LCPs to explain any variations
he/shemighthavemadeindrawinguptheliftingplanandriskassessment.
Continued
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Inachievingthisunityoumusthave:
2.1.11
Completed
(Initials)
Workedsafelyatalltimesapplyingprinciplesofsafe 2*
systemsofwork
Visitedthesiteandwalkedtheroute
8/9
2.1.12
2.1.13
2.1.14
2.1.15
2.1.16
2.1.17
2.1.18
Source of
Evidence
Observation
Observation
Ensured sufficient headroom and clearance for the 8/9

loadalongtheroute
Producedawrittenliftingplanfortheliftingoperation 6/8
Observation
Used supporting diagrams to augment the written 6/8

plans
Communicatedtheliftingplantotheliftingcrewand 8
confirmedthattheyunderstoodit**
Producedariskassessmentfortheliftingoperation 9
Observation
Communicated the risk assessment to the lifting 9

team and confirmed that they understood the
hazardsandtherequiredcontrolmeasures**
Observation
Observation
Observation
Observation
Scope:
Theliftingplanmustinclude:
Stepbystepinstructions,detailingtheliftingequipmentandhowitistobe
riggedupandused
The weight of the load by documentation, estimation or calculation using
company/manufacturersmanuals
An understanding of load bearing capabilities and supporting steelwork
alongtheroute.
Theselectionofappropriateliftingappliancesandaccessoriestoensurethe
loadtobeliftediswithintheSWLoftheliftingequipment
Theriskassessmentmustinclude:
Thepotentialhazardsforeachofthetasksformingtheindividualstagesof
theliftingoperation
ThecontrolmeasurestoreducethesepotentialhazardstoALARP
Evaluationoftheresidualrisk
PriorAchievement
**Using the assessor as the lifting crew the candidate should comprehensively
communicate the lifting plan and the risk assessment and confirm that they have been
understood
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A.6
DurationofPerformanceAssessment
Theoptimum'contacttime'fortheLOLERCompetentPersonperformanceassessment(Section
A.5)isseenas14hours.
A.7
Assessor/CandidateRatio
Forindividualassessmentandinterviewstylequestioninga1:1instructortocandidateratiois
required,however,assessmentcentreswhowishtouseexamtypequestioningandcanprovide
multipleliftingscenariosaratioofupto1:4canbeused.
SECTIONB RESOURCES
In order that anassessment programme may be delivered successfully it is essential that the
right people are there to support the programme and that the appropriate facilities and
equipmentareinplace.
B.1
Staff
It is important that the staff involved have the appropriate qualifications and experience to
ensurethatallassessmentandsupportingactivitiesarecarriedoutinaccordancewithcurrent
legislation.
Allassessorsmustbe:
(a)
B.2
Disciplineexpertstrainedandqualifiedinassessmenttechniques
Facilities
Differentfacilitiesmayberequiredanditisimportanttomakesurethattheseareavailable:
Administration arrangements to support candidates from registration to

assessmentandcertification
Aquietinterviewroomorclassroominwhichthecandidatecanwritetheexam
or be interviewed/questionedand where he/shecanprepare the liftingplanand
riskassessment
Practicalareasinwhichacomplexliftcouldbeundertakensothecandidateis
able to refer to and revisit the lifting scene that he/she must detail in the lifting
planandriskassessment
All facilities must be maintained, and where appropriate, inspected and tested in
accordancewithcurrentstandards/legislation.
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B.3
Equipment
Thefollowingliftingequipmentisrequiredtomeetthestatedcontentoftheassessment:
CopyofLOLERandguidance,copyofPUWERandguidanceandcopiesofother
regulationspertainingtotheLCProle
Examplesofevidencefromliftingoperationssothatthecandidatecanverifythe
competenceoftheliftingcrewinElement1.3
Packofequipmentceritificationtoverifynew&usedequipmentinElement2.1
Appropriate PPE, lifting appliances and accessories and a variety of loads and
obstaclestomeettheneedsofElement2.2PracticalExercise
Proformaliftingplan
Blankriskassessmentforms
BlankPermittoWorkforms
All equipment must be maintained and where appropriate, inspected and tested in
accordancewithcurrentstandards/legislationandbeofatypefoundon anoilandgas
installation.
SECTIONC OUTCOME
C.1
JoiningInstructions
The OPITO approved assessment centre should draw attention to the content of the
competenceassessmentbyprovidingthecandidatewithacopyoftheOPITOApprovedLOLER
CompetentPersonCompetenceAssessmentStandardorbyprovidingalinktothestandardon
theOPITOwebsite.
C.2
ValidityandRenewal
ThereisnoexpirydateontheOPITOApprovedLOLERCompetentPersoncertificateprovided
thepersoniscontinuouslyworkinginthisposition.Ifapersonhasnotworkedinthispositionfor
a period of 2 years he/she must once again be put forward by his employing company for
assessment. Also by the very nature of the position, the LCP should undergo continuous
competenceassessmentthroughtheirowncompanymanagementsystemandkeepcurrent
withchangesinlegislation,companypoliciesandtechnicalinnovations.
Iftheychoose,individualcompaniescanusetheOPITOApprovedLOLERCompetentPerson
Competence Assessment Standard at an OPITO approved assessment centre to continually
assess existing LCPs or LCPs who have recently transferred from another country or
organisation.
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C.3
Certification&Recording
Persons successfully completing competence assessment units will be issued with an OPITO
endorsed certificate as an OPITO Approved/Assessment Centre Certified LOLER Competent
Person.
ItistheresponsibilityoftheOPITOapprovedassessmentcentretoissuethecandidateswithan
appropriatecertificatecontainingthefollowing:
EstablishmentName
Full OPITO Course Title &
IdentificationNumber
CandidatesName
AssessmentDates
UniqueCertificateNumber
EstablishmentSignatory
Theissueofthecertificateindicatesthatthecandidatehasachievedthelevelofcompetenceas
definedbyoilandgasemployersandapprovedbyOPITO.Thedetailsofeachcandidatewill
beupdatedonVantage,theindustryscentralrecordingdatabase.
Thecertificateshouldread:
OPITOApproved/<AssessmentCentre>Certified
On<Date><Candidate>wasassessedas
Competenttoproceedtotheworkplace
toundertaketheLOLERCompetentPersonrole
C.4
AssessmentAdministration
Each individual attending any OPITO approvedcourse must completea central register form.
TheformsmustbereturnedbytheassessmentestablishmenttoOPITOwithinoneweekofthe
assessmentdelivery.
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Ensured sufficient headroom and clearance for the 8/9

Used supporting diagrams to augment the written 6/8

Communicated the risk assessment to the lifting 9

Administration arrangements to support candidates from registration to

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