LEEA Accredited Wire Rope Socketing Course

• Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Fulfil the requirements of industry standards by ensuring steel wire rope resin socketing is carried out safely, correctly, and by competent personnel. Proper procedures help confirm the integrity of terminations and the safe use of lifting equipment.

• Demonstrate Competence: Acquire the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to support competency in conducting resin socketing operations and inspections of socketed terminations, in accordance with legal requirements.

• Promote a Safer Workplace: Support your legal duty as an employer by implementing safe systems of work and ensuring that personnel involved with lifting equipment are properly trained and qualified.

• LEEA Accredited Certification: Completing LEEA Accredited training demonstrates your company's dedication to safety, quality, and professionalism in the lifting industry.

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

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

• Site Managers: Enhance awareness of legal responsibilities, safety obligations, and risk management related to lifting operations on site.

• Procurement Personnel: Develop knowledge of the different types of steel wire rope socketed terminations to support informed and compliant purchasing decisions.

• Sales Professionals: Improve understanding of steel wire rope socketed terminations, types, and key benefits to better support client needs and sales conversations.

• Demonstrate Regulatory Knowledge: Understand and apply relevant legislation and regulations governing steel wire rope resin socketing.

• Recognise Wire Rope Types: Develop knowledge of various wire rope lay types and the manufacturing process.

• Socketing Process: Correctly perform the Wirelock procedure to produce resin sockets to the required standard.

• Apply Correct Terminology: Accurately interpret and use terminology and definitions associated with wire rope and examinations.

• Understand Safe Lifting Practices: Understand the control measures established by legislation to ensure the ongoing safety and integrity of equipment.

• Conduct Pre-Use Inspections: Perform effective pre-use inspections to identify obvious defects or issues before operation.

• Discard Criteria: Learn how to assess when a wire rope or socketed termination should be removed from service.

• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve common issues encountered during the socketing process.

• Tooling: Understand the tools and equipment required for safe and effective resin socketing.

• Hooking: Gain knowledge of correct hooking procedures to ensure secure terminations.

• Terminations: Explore various methods of wire rope termination and their appropriate applications.

• Socket Types: Recognise different types of sockets and understand their specific properties and uses.

• Wire Rope Measurement: Learn and demonstrate accurate methods for measuring wire rope diameter.

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

• LOLER - Lifting Equipment and Lifting Operations Regulations

• PUWER - Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations

• 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

Purpose and Applications

• Understanding the function and common uses of wire rope socketing in lifting and rigging operations.

Socket Types

• Overview of different socket designs and their specific applications.

Wire Rope Construction

• Classification, construction, and properties of wire ropes used in socketing.

Inspection and Rejection Criteria

• Pre-socketing rope inspection procedures and identification of rejection conditions.

Socketing Compounds

• Types of resins and compounds used in the socketing process.

Socket and Resin Selection

• Matching socket types and resin systems to specific rope applications.

Tools and PPE Requirements

• Tools, equipment, and personal protective equipment required for safe socketing.

Preparation Procedures

• Rope and socket preparation, including cleaning, measuring, and setup.

Resin Pouring Process

• Correct techniques for mixing and pouring socketing resin.

Curing and Finishing

• Curing times, finishing procedures, and post-cure handling.

Labelling and Documentation

• Recording essential data, including identification tags and socketing records.

Standards and Compliance

• Overview of applicable industry standards and best practices (e.g., EN, ISO, BS).

Final Inspection

• Visual and dimensional checks of completed sockets.

Defect Identification and Troubleshooting

• Common issues during socketing and how to resolve them.

Documentation and Certification

• Completion of documentation for quality assurance and compliance.

Practical Assessment

• Hands-on socketing and competency evaluation.

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.

Additionally, each course participant must demonstrate their ability to correctly follow the Wirelock Socketing Procedure to complete a wire rope socket termination to the required standard.