721502 - Lifting equipment rope fitter

Aligns various types of lifting equipment and directs it to lift heavy objects in factories, ports, workshops or other places: inspects the cargo that needs to be moved; selects ropes, chains, and special equipment that would match the weight and configuration of the cargo being transported.

Main activities

* align various types of lifting equipment, prepare ropes, select fastening elements, restore, install;
* read simple drawings, select ropes to match the weight of the cargo being transported and lifted, and decide which equipment to use;
* install ropes in lifting equipment;
* determine the suitability of ropes, change ropes by connecting ends;
* install ropes, performing cable line installation works.

Characteristic competences

* read simple drawings;
* install ropes in lifting equipment;
* maintain ropes, repair them, connect;
* select ropes depending on the weight of the load;
* follow work safety rules.