The ECITB technical test that validates an appointed person's competence to plan and control moving loads operations — stage three of the four-stage ECITB competence model.

Who it's for

Experienced riggers, steel erectors and supervisors who already plan lifts, and anyone holding ECITB APML certification who now needs the technical test to complete the competence model.

What's covered

Producing a lift plan for a complex rigging operation
Writing a risk assessment specific to that operation
Delivering a toolbox talk to brief the lifting team
Selecting equipment and configurations appropriate to the load
Carrying out the operation to your own plan
Demonstrating compliance with ECITB standards and lifting regulations

Assessment & certification

Half a day, four hours in total: a multiple-choice knowledge test at an 80% pass mark, then a practical assessment in which you produce a lift plan and risk assessment and deliver a toolbox talk. Successful candidates receive an ECITB TAP01 certificate, valid for 36 months under the ECITB four-stage competence model.

Upcoming dates

Date	Venue	Places	Price
Fri 16 Oct 2026	Bridgend centre	6 places	£590.00 +VAT	Book now

Specification

Code: TAP01
Accreditation: ECITB
Category: Rigging & Lifting
Duration: 4 hours (half day)
Price: On request
Delivery: Your site or Bridgend centre
Prerequisites: A valid, in-date ECITB Appointed Person Moving Loads certificate. New workers also need a completed APML work-based task assignment logbook; experienced workers instead need a letter of endorsement from their employer, signed by a senior person, confirming their experience in the role. Anyone taking APML as refresher training should leave at least two weeks before sitting the test. Bring government-issued photographic ID — a driving licence or passport. TAP01 validates competence you already hold; if you need the training first, take APML.
Valid for: 36 months