Basic Rigging Course

The job of attaching, lifting and moving heavy loads is safety critical and should not be
attempted by anyone who is not proven competent

The Basic Rigging course is a 5 Day course with both theoretical and practical learning components. 

Learning themes covered in this course are:

• Introduction to the Lifting and Rigging Industry
• General Safety and Equipment
• Safe Use of Lifting Equipment
• Lifting Machines
• Rigging for Crane Work

This programme is generally aimed at individuals who are likely to be involved in lifting and rigging operations.

The objecive of this course is to equip learners with the ability to conduct basic rigging practises in accordance with legislative safety standards and job requirements. This includes the
inspection, selection and safe use of lifting tackle to lift, move, lower and stack loads.

It is also designed to teach students about the statutory requirements, general safety and safe use of lifting tackle, machines and lifting operations and to provide basic slinging and hitching skills.