Rigging

Course Overview:

These units specify the outcomes required for structural steel erection, movement of plant, hoists, mast climbers, and cantilevered crane loading platforms.

This unit is based on the requirements of the National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work and provides applicants with the knowledge and skills required to obtain a High Risk Licence to Perform Rigging duties.

Topics Covered

• Basic Rigging Course takes a step up from Dogging with more advanced safety apparatus and includes inspection of equipment, use of a safety harness, preparing rigging equipment and hazard control measures.

• Intermediate Rigging Course builds on basic rigging and introduces advanced safety apparatus construction such as the rigging of cranes and the inspection of tilt panels.

• Advanced Rigging Course builds on intermediate rigging and introduces advanced safety apparatus construction such as the rigging of a span rope, derrick or gin pole, or the installation of a swinging stage.

What You Need To Know

• A current Dogging Licence is required before beginning the Basic Rigging course

• A current Basic Rigging Licence is required before beginning Intermediate Rigging course

• A current Intermediate Rigging Licence is required before beginning Advanced Rigging course

• Be able to read and write basic English (Workplace Health and Safety requirement)

• Pass a language, literacy & numeracy assessment (LLN)

• Minimum 18 years of age (Workplace Health and Safety requirement)

• Provide three forms of identification click here to view valid

• Wear steel capped or safety boots on site; sun protection – hat long sleeves and pants – is also recommended