Rigger Level I II III KeySkills

Course details

COURSE OBJECTIVES
On completion of this course the learner will be capable of:

• Being aware of the statutory requirements, regulations and approved codes of practices regarding rigging equipment together with the learners obligations to Site Safety
• Identifying basic equipment used in rigging
• Using basic items of rigging equipment safely and effectively
• Selecting and using the correct equipment for the task
• Inspection and use of different types of lifting equipment
• Calculations required in rigging to include weight calculation, required angles, how to use sling charts
• Tying knots, bends and hitches
• Lifting safely both out of balance loads, balanced loads and tandem lifting.

COURSE SYLLABUS

• Rigging principles and terminology
• Relevant legislation and ACOPs
• Safe systems of work
• Risk assessment, planning and control of lifting operations
• Ensure the area is suitable for lifting activities
• Lifting equipment pre and post use inspection, including certification
• Safe and correct use of different types of lifting equipment
• Selection of the appropriate lifting accessories for different types of loads
• Lifting accessories and their applications
• Sling various loads including balanced, unbalance and loose
• Equipment identification and selection
• Weight identification, different ways to calculate the loads weight
• Carry out lifts to given instructions
• Placement of and setting down loads
• Disconnection of lifting accessories from the load
• Use of recommended hand signals and radios
• Keep within safe working parameters
• Awareness of crane operating principles
• Awareness of conflicting activities
• Environmental factors that could influence lifting operations
• Correct procedure for the storage of lifting equipment
• Awareness of manual handling
• Appreciation of dynamic factors

Typing knots, bends and hitches - their uses and applications
Typical types of lifting equipment and accessories that the candidate would use will include:

• Chain slings
• Wire rope slings
• Fibre slings
• Shackles
• Eyebolts
• Master links
• Chainblocks
• Pullifts
• Tirfors & tirfor wires
• Beam clamps
• Beam trolleys
• Jacks etc.

Recapitulation and Written Examination

Advance Rigging 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

On completion of the training course the learners should be capable of:

• Identifying and selecting the correct lifting equipment and lifting accessories. Be competent in slinging methodology and have the skills to plan a safe lift
• Inspecting and identifying equipment and pre-use checks
• Selecting and using synthetic slings
• Calculations involved in Moving Loads including tension on sling legs, weight, centre of gravity etc.
• The safety precautions when lifting heavy objects or off centre lifts
• Planning and moving loads including transfer of loads using various equipment
• How winches are used, their safe operation and gaining a mechanical advantage with snatch and sheave blocks
• Be able to complete a working Lift Plan including selection of equipment and positioning of equipment
• Be able to signal a mobile crane to BS7121 standards

COURSE SYLLABUS
NB: This course includes a recap of the theory and practice of all the subjects dealt with in the Basic Rigging Part 1 Course. There is , however, much more involvement of the learners who will be required to carry out the requisite engineering calculations and to plan, select the appropriate equipment, and carry out all the practical work as team exercises.

Introduction
Centre Safety and Domestic Arrangements
Use of Chains

• Inspection and maintenance
• Use of safe working load charts
• Types and grades of chains in use
• How to identify grades and types
• Slinging with chain slings and collar chains

Wire Rope and Wire Rope Slings

• Wire rope construction and grades
• Use of wire ropes
• Types of wire rope slings and their applications
• Wire rope slings - Do's and Don'ts in slinging
• Inspection and maintenance
• Films showing testing and use of chain and wire slings,
• Wire and fibre rope blocks reeving and maintenance
• Calculate head loading and lead rope pull
• Use of snatch blocks
• Use of winches
• Use of wire rope grips DIN 11 42
• How to calculate the amount of wire that will go on to a winch drum
• Use of blondin wire, if allowed

Synthetic Slings

• Inspection and maintenance
• Use of safe working load charts
• Types and grades of chains in use
• How to identify grades and types
• Slinging with chain slings and collar chains
• Wire rope slings - Do's and Don'ts in slinging
• Inspection and maintenance
• Working angles and SWL Charts
• Calculating rope required to make a lift
• Calculate lift lead rope going onto winch
• Typing knots, bend and hitches - their uses and applications
• Use of chain blocks
• Lifting out of balance loads
• Centres of gravity
• How to arrange slings and work out angles and their effect on the SWL of the equipments
• Working with cranes
• Tandem lifting and associated hazards
• Calculate weight
• Complete a lift plan
• Safe use of pull-lifts, tirfors, shackles, eye bolts, plate clamps etc.
• General rigging safety
• Health & Safety at Work Act

Lifting Appliances in Tandem

• Top lifting in tandem. Top lifting with bottom control. Transfer of loads.

Special Lifting Attachments

• Lugs, trunnions and lifting points. Crane hook attachments.
• Special lifting beams.

(The learners will plan a "Lift" selecting the correct equipment for rigging and carrying out a lift).

SLINGING FOUNDATION COURSE

COURSE OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of this course the delegate will be able to:
Use their working knowledge of relevant current legislation relating to lifting and slinging and of general site and workshop safety standards.

• Select and use chains and chain slings
• Select and use synthetic slings
• Select and use wire rope slings
• Select and use shackles
• Select and use eye bolts
• Use 'Safe Working Load' Charts
• Calculate the dynamic forces in inclined loading

Recapitulation and Written Examination Updated on 16 February, 2020