Goracon User, Installation & Maintenance Course

• Ensure Compliance: Meet legal requirements by ensuring that equipment is correctly installed and maintained.

• Demonstrate Competence: Acquire the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to support competency in conducting installation, thorough examination, pre use inspection and maintenance of Goracon Service Lifts, in accordance with manufacturer guidance and legal requirements.

• Promote a Safer Workplace: Fulfil your duty as an employer by implementing safe systems of work and ensuring that all personnel using, installing and maintaining Goracon Service Lifts are properly trained and qualified.

• Lifting Engineers: Gain a clear understanding of the requirements and procedures for conducting thorough examinations in line with UK legislation.

• Goracon Users: Learn how to identify risks and defects, and carry out effective pre-use inspections to ensure equipment safety.

• Wind Turbine Technicians: Learn how to install, maintain and troubleshoot Goracon Service Lifts.

• Site Managers: Enhance awareness of legal responsibilities, safety obligations, and risk management related to Goracon Service Lifts.

• Safe Use: Comprehensive training on the safe handling and operation of the Goracon G-Service Lift, including correct procedures to minimise risks during daily use and ensure the safety of operators and nearby personnel.

• Danger Recognition: Guidance on identifying potential hazards associated with the lift’s operation and environment, along with practical measures to prevent accidents and mitigate risks before they arise.

• Pre-Use Inspection: Step-by-step instruction on conducting daily pre-use checks using Goracon’s detailed checklists, ensuring the equipment is fully operational and safe before every lift.

• Documentation: Training on the preparation and management of essential documentation and paperwork, including inspection reports, maintenance logs, and certification records required for compliance and traceability.

• Installation and Maintenance: Detailed instruction on installing and maintaining the lifts according to Goracon’s official operations manuals, ensuring that all mechanical and electrical components are correctly fitted and serviced to maintain performance and safety standards.

• Safety: Comprehensive coverage of general safety principles relevant to lift operation, including awareness of environmental factors, safe working distances, emergency procedures, and an overview of key product safety features designed to protect users and equipment.

• Assembly and Disassembly: Practical guidance on the correct procedures for commissioning (assembly) and decommissioning (disassembly) of the lift, ensuring all steps are performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with manufacturer specifications.

• Troubleshooting: Instruction on identifying common faults, diagnosing problems accurately, and performing necessary repairs or adjustments to restore lift functionality and minimise downtime.

• Wire Rope ISO 4309: An overview of ISO 4309 standards for wire rope inspection, focusing on criteria for assessing wire rope condition, recognising defects, and determining discard or replacement needs to ensure safe operation.

• Thorough Examination: Training on how to conduct thorough examinations as required by relevant health and safety legislation, covering comprehensive inspection techniques, record keeping, and reporting to ensure ongoing compliance and operational safety.

• LOLER - Lifting Equipment and Lifting Operations Regulations

• PUWER - Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations

• ISO 4309 - Cranes — Wire ropes — Care and maintenance, inspection and discard

• Health and Safety at work Act 1974

• The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations (MHSAW) 1999

• Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC

• Supply of Machinery Safety Regulations

• Approved Codes of Practice

• British and International Standards

• Harmonised European Standards

• HSE Guidance

Equipment Covered

• GWB-250-SWP

• GWB-450-SWP

Criteria Covered

• Suspension & Guide Ropes

• G-Trac Hoist

• G-Loc Fall Arrest Devices

• Safety & Limit Switches

• Fall Arrest Anchor Points

• Component Exchange

• Full Installation

• Fault Finding

• Pre Use Checks

• Annual Maintenance

• Extended Maintenance

• Safe Use

• Risks

Course Content

• To view the full course content please download the Course Information Sheet.

Each participant must pass a theory assessment to demonstrate a solid understanding of the course content.

They must also successfully carry out pre use inspections and annual maintenance tasks.