Basic Rigging Course

Basic Rigging Course Outline

This training program is designed for both novice and experienced learners who may be expected to perform basic rigging procedures while performing their daily duties.
It also makes good business sense that employees who are expected to supervise these related activities should know what the correct procedures are so that they are competent to identify good, bad, safe or unsafe practices during the course of their supervision day / shift.

Course Information

SAQA ID : 14706
Unit Standard Title : Perform basic rigging procedures
Level : 2
Credits : 4
Duration : 3 days

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Programme Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Basic Rigging

  • Discuss why basic rigging is required in the workplace

  • Explain what lifting equipment is

  • Identify the different lifting equipment

  • Identify the different types of cranes

Module 2: Basic Rigging Practices Legislation

  • Identify the relevant legislation applicable to safe lifting

  • Explain the employer’s responsibilities

  • Explain the employee’s responsibilities

Module 3: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • Identify what personal protective equipment is

  • Explain why an employee should wear PPE

  • Explain how to care for certain PPE

Module 4: Basic Rigging Communication and Load Recognition

  • Explain the reason for effective communication during lifting operations

  • List the different communication methods

  • Demonstrate the standard communication hand signals

  • Identify the different load recognition symbols

Module 5: Basic Slinging

  • Explain the general safety aspects related to basic slinging

  • Explain the safety aspects related to different slinging equipment

  • Demonstrate the different slinging techniques

Module 6: Housekeeping

  • Explain what housekeeping is

  • Discuss the advantages and disadvantages

  • Explain how to clean and store the different lifting equipment

Module 7: Working Attitude

  • Explain why we should have a positive attitude to our work

  • Explain what is considered a positive and good attitude

  • Explain why we must be a team player

  • Explain why we should be able to identify and solve problems