Rigging Training Stage 1/2

This is a 3 day course and the purpose of this training is to provide delegates with a series of explanations and practical demonstrations which will identify what they are expected to know when performing rigging operations. 

Practical rigging gives the delegates first-hand knowledge of how the equipment operates and for what purpose each piece of equipment is used.

 

The syllabus covers the following:

• Provides an understanding of initial planning of task at hand
• Environmental considerations
• Proximity hazards
• Attaching/ detaching and securing loads.
• De-rating of equipment- quarantining of equipment
• Pre-use inspections, post use inspections
• Preparation of lifting plans
• Sling angels and how they are affected, effects of sling angels and tension on slings
• Delegates will work in teams to complete various complex rigging tasks involving cross hauling and general routine lifts.
• Delegates will be required to plan given rigging tasks assessed on their own skills and knowledge.