Basic Rigging Principles - Rigger I
By definition, the Telecommunications Rigger I is a person who has a basic understanding of Industry regulations and standards with the knowledge gained through training and experience to recognize the appropriate rigging equipment for the applicable load.
In this course, the student will learn to recognize the applicable equipment and acceptable rigging techniques, select the correct rigging equipment for a lift, and complete basic calculations to determine the forces that will be placed on the rigging equipment and structure.
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will have the skills and understanding to participate in class I and class II rigging plans while working under a Competent/Qualified Rigger.
The topics covered in this course include
- the proper selection and usage of Knots
- Synthetic Rope Material and Design
- Wire Rope
- Synthetic Slings
- Hardware
- Blocks
- Rigging Practices.
This course is designed to deliver fundamental rigging theory to a new rigger as they are developing their skills in conjunction with on-the-job training. This course is not a Competent Rigger course.
To gain the most from this course, the student should have access to a pen, paper, calculator and a piece of rope for knot tying practice.
Final Exam Policy
Users are granted two attempts to pass the Final Exam.
After the first attempt, if unsuccessful, users may review their missed questions before taking the second attempt.
If a user fails both Final Exam attempts
The user must repurchase the entire course.
The user is required to retake all course materials in full.
Only after completing these steps will the user regain access to the Final Exam.
Important: Failing both exam attempts necessitates buying and retaking the entire course. There are no exceptions to this policy.
Course details
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price
- $190.00
- Certificate
- Certificate of Completion
- Category
- Rigging, Tower Technician Fundamentals
- Course code
- RIG-101-CH
