Qualified Rigger (Initial)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The candidates for HEtech’s Qualified Rigger Program are individuals who wish to be qualified rigger who have been trained by “field practices”, but not yet exposed to the formal side of Crane rigging subjects. This program is designed to increase the Qualified Rigger knowledge, skill and proficiency level through classroom and hands-on training. Students can achieve Qualified Rigger status by successfully completing written and hands-on segments.

OBJECTIVES:

At the end of the course, the participant will be able to:

1. Identify the causes and effects of accidents involving Qualified Rigger.
2. Practice as rigger and signaler
3. Safe rigging method practices.

TARGET GROUPS:

1. Rigger
2. Signalman
3. Crane operator
4. Safety & production Supervisor
5. Any Interested Person

ENTRY REQUIREMENT(S):

1. Be at 18 years and above
2. Secondary school certificate or 2 years Related experience
3. Pass competency test e.g. written and practical examination

TOPICS:

Qualified Rigger, Fundamental of Rigging and Lifting. Simple lift, specifically certified Banks man should be able to demonstrate or have knowledge of how to:

1. Role and Responsibilities
2. Basic Crane safety
3. Proper Crane Set-up
4. Feminization of Lifting gears and appliances
5. Rigger personal safety
6. Proper Hitch Selection and Applications
7. Sling hitches and applications
8. All kinds of slings and Wire ropes proper use
9. Pre-Use Inspection Lifting gears and Appliances
10. Below-the-hook lifting devices
11. Recognize hazards
12. Softeners and sling protection
13. Wire Rope Slings
14. Synthetic Slings
15. Chain Slings
16. Lifting Beams & Spreader Bars
17. Come-a-Longs & Lever Hoists
18. Shackle
19. Hooks

LIST OF REFERRENCE BOOK:

• OSHA 1994
• LEEA
• ASME

LIST OF TEACHING AIDS:

• LCD Projector
• Computer
• White Board with
• Flip Chart with
• Lifting Gear
• Lifting Appliances

LIST OF CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES:

• Group discussion
• Mockup test
• Quiz test

EXAMINATION:

Written Examination – Written examination consists of 60 multiple questions. Candidates are allowed 60 minutes to complete the test.

Practical Examination – The successful completion of certified rigger Level I practical Examination demonstrate a candidate’s basic Rigging competency

CERTIFICATION OF TIME FRAMES:  Candidates must pass both written & practical Examinations to be certified for a One –year period. Any tests passed within a 3-months period towards certification.

RECERTIFICATION : HEtech certification is valid for one year. Candidates must complete all of their recertification requirements during the one month prior to their certifications. There is no grace period after certification has expired. Candidates whose certification has lapsed must take the full written & Practical examination to be certified again. The certified Rigger level I recertification written examination consists of 30 multiple- chose questions with a time limit of 30 minutes. There is no requirement for Practical Examination for recertification

Maximum Participants – 10 Persons

Minimum Participants – 05 Persons