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Appointed Person Course

What will I learn?

Become proficient in the important things about construction safety with our Umuntu Waku Chitwa Course (Appointed Person Course). This course is made for professionals who want to do well in lifting work. Learn about key topics such as supervision, following rules, and safety standards. Also, learn about different types of equipment and the very important job of the umuntu waku chitwa (appointed person). Learn how to plan work, check for risks, and make team communication better. This short, but good course will help you make sure things are safe and done well on any construction site. Sign up now to improve your skills.

Apoia's Unique Offerings

Online courses with lifetime access
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
24/7 online support
Select and organise the chapters you wish to study
Set your own course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study at your convenience, no internet required

Develop your skills

Enhance your practical skills listed below

Be good at following safety rules: Make sure to stick to the safety standards when doing lifting work.

Plan lifting work: Create good lifting plans and check the site well.

Coordinate team roles: Improve how the team talks to each other and make sure everyone knows what their job is when working.

Find dangers: See and reduce possible risks in lifting areas.

Use equipment the best way: Understand and pick the right lifting equipment.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can change the chapters and workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters similar to the examples below

This is a free course aimed at personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but provides practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.