Certification for Lift Director

Elevate Your Role with Lift Director Expertise

The Lift Director & Critical Lift Planning course is designed for professionals responsible under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1400, ASME P30.1, and ASME B30.5 lift planning standards. Over three days, participants receive both theoretical and hands-on instruction, including the opportunity to create real-world lift plans and work through challenging scenarios. As always, ITI's expert instructors are guiding learners each step of the way, answering specific questions, scenarios, and giving direct feedback as participants learn.

Who Should Attend

• Current or aspiring Lift Directors, Site Supervisors, and Riggers
• Crane operators looking to expand their responsibilities
• Safety managers or engineers involved in lift coordination

Participants should be familiar with crane operation principles, load charts, and basic rigging practices. Prior field experience is helpful but not mandatory.

What You Will Learn

• Roles and responsibilities as defined by OSHA and ASME
• Load chart interpretation and crane selection processes
• Planning lifts that are classified as critical, including tandem and complex scenarios
• Techniques for identifying and controlling lift-related risks
• Hands-on experience developing lift plans and participating in peer reviews

The course uses real-world case studies and encourages collaboration to prepare learners for leadership in high-stakes lift planning.

This course also helps improve collaboration between

• crane operators
• riggers
• safety personnel
• and supervisors
  
  

Organizational Benefits

• Consistency in lift planning procedures
• Improved communication between crane operators, riggers, and supervisors
• Risk reduction and enhanced safety outcomes
• Greater regulatory compliance and internal accountability

Course Details

• 2.4 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Comprehensive workbook and reference materials covering ASME standards, templates, and load charts
• Three days of training: one day on Lift Director duties and two days on critical lift planning
• Collaborative learning environment with small class sizes and expert instructors

Ready to Get Started?

Advance your career and improve jobsite performance with the Lift Director & Critical Lift Planning course. Choose from open enrollment dates at one of ITI’s Training Centers or request a quote for on-site delivery tailored to your team’s needs.

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