Description
Duration : 3 days
Description
This course aims to give participants the necessary skills and knowledge to safely and efficiently undertake dogging work in a range of working environments. Whether it’s working on a heavy equipment job site or building
complicated rigging systems for circuses or theatres, qualified riggers save lives every day and are a vital part of many industries all over the globe. As a rigger, you are responsible for lifting and moving objects or loads with
cranes, ropes, pulleys, chain hoists and other equipment. In this program, you develop the competencies, skills and knowledge you need to work in the rigging field.
Who should attend
People working onboard a vessel who want to specialize in basic rigging.
Outline
On completion, candidates will be able to competently undertake
- a range of slinging techniques
- select and inspect lifting gear and equipment;
- Direct crane operators in the safe movement and placement of loads including out of view of the crane operator.
The course also covers
- Applicable legislations and standards; risk management procedures relating to lifting operations;
- Crane types, uses, and characteristics;
- Crane set up and other elements of crane and dogging operations.
- Basic rigging
- Steel erection; erect hoists (including mast climbing hoists); place pre-cast concrete; move plant and equipment using a variety of means including skates, chain blocks, tirfors, and other means;
- Install safety nets and static lines; install perimeter safety screens and shutters; and, Install cantilever crane loading platforms.
