Rigging: Perform Basic Rigging Safely

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Outcome

A Statement of Attainment. Selected unit “Perform Basic Rigging” (RIIHAN209A). A Statement of Attendance.

Prerequisites

You must have completed “Dogging” - a pre-requisite for Basic Rigging. You must be 18 years of age or over for Worksafe Australia accreditation with a satisfactory level of literacy and numeracy skills. You must wear protective work wear for practical assessment (safety boots and gloves).

Location

At your work site or at the Clarence, Alanvale and Burnie training facilities.

Cost

$915 per person.

Duration

Four days.

Dates and times


Clarence Tue 31st July - Fri 3rd August. Tue 30th October - Fri 2nd November 2012. Alanvale Tue 22nd - Fri 25th May. Tue 24th - Fri 27th July. Tue 23rd - Fri 26th October 2012. Burnie Tue 13th - Fri 16th November 2012.


For bookings and further information call 1300 362 175

The purpose of this course is to provide the underpinning knowledge and skills to perform basic rigging safely. It will prepare the participant for Worksafe Australia certification requirements.

Participants will learn:

  • About movement of plant and equipment.
  • About steel erection.
  • To operate particular hoists (cantilevered platform hoist - 500kg max materials only).
  • About placement of pre-cast concrete.
  • About safety nets and static lines.
  • About mast climbers.
  • About perimeter safety screens and shutters.
  • About cantilevered crane loading platforms.
  • To plan and prepare work.
  • To select equipment.
  • To connect gear.
  • To move and position load.
  • To remove slings and lifting accessories.

Participants are able to apply for a Licence to Perform High Risk Work “Rigging” as issued by the state regulator under the Workplace Health and Safety Regulations 1998.

Please note: Funding assistance is available from the Tasmanian Building & Construction Industry Training Board (TBCITB) for those that qualify under eligibility criteria. For more information see the Application Form and the TBCITB website.