Basic Rigging And Slinging

Learners accredited with this unit standard will be able to conduct basic rigging practices in accordance with legislative safety standards and job requirements. This includes the inspection, selection and use of slings and lifting tackle to safely lift, move and stack loads.

Learning Outcomes:

• Identify and select lifting equipment.
  • Safe working loads and correct slinging methods are determined.
  • Lifting equipment are identified and selected in accordance with load requirements.
  • Lifting equipment is inspected, and unsafe or defective equipment identified and reported in accordance to worksite procedures.
  • Explain the consequences of using damaged or defective equipment
• Convey loads by means of lifting equipment.
  • Plan the rigging process.
  • Loads are slung in accordance with load requirements and worksite procedures.
  • Applicable communication methods are utilized to clear people from the load path and destination.
  • Loads are lifted, conveyed and placed / stacked in the pre-determined location in accordance to worksite procedures.
• Care and store of lifting equipment.
  • Explain the consequences of inadequate caring and storage procedures for lifting equipment.
  • Equipment is cared for and stored in accordance with manufacturers recommendations and worksite procedures.