Attaching and Guiding Loads (ABvL)

This course is intended for employees who independently attach and guide loads in the (petro)chemical industry using dynamic lifting equipment, such as a crane operated by an operator. The three-day training provides a comprehensive foundation and concludes with both a theory and practical exam. Do you already hold an ABvL diploma and wish to renew it? Then you will attend one course day and retake the theory and practical exams on the second day.


Please note: for managing heavier or more complex loads, or in situations with increased risks, it is TCVT Lifting Supervisor Certificate (W4-08) obligated.

What will you learn during the training?

The course combines theory and practice. You will learn about:
• communication
• Last Minute Risk Analysis (LMRA)
• hand and arm signals
• working with lifting tables
• use lifting equipment
• inspection of lifting equipment
• safety and health
• connecting/moving a load using a crane
• lifting movement out of sight
• practical tips

What do you get afterwards?

We conclude the course with a theory and practical exam. If you successfully complete both exams, you will receive an SSVV diploma. The diploma is valid for 5 years. 

Additional information

• The duration of the ABvL training depends on the participant's experience.
• To participate in this course, you must be in possession of a valid B-VCA or VOL-VCA certificate. A minimum age of 18 applies. 
• For the assessment of charges in the construction sector, see TCVT Rigger/Slinger-Signaller (Construction) W4-09
• For working with heavier or more complex loads in construction, or in situations with increased risks, see TCVT Hoist Supervisor W4-08
• For attaching loads offshore, see Banksman Offshore 1.9

2 or 3 days Certificate (valid for 5 years)

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