Hard Skills
IntermediateMechanical SwagingThe process of using a hydraulic press to compress metal sleeves or ferrules onto wire rope to create permanent eyes or terminations.
AdvancedHand SplicingThe manual technique of interweaving wire rope strands to form a secure loop or eye without the use of mechanical fasteners.
AdvancedWire Rope InspectionIdentifying defects such as bird-caging, kinking, corrosion, or broken wires according to ASME and ISO standards.
IntermediateProof Load TestingOperating specialized machinery to apply a specific amount of tension to a completed sling to verify its safe working load (SWL).
IntermediateTechnical Specification InterpretationReading and interpreting engineering drawings and work orders to determine cable diameter, core type, and required fittings.