Train to Work as an Advanced Rigger Technician
Advanced Rigger Technician Training
Overview
This program will provide students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge and theory from the previous training and field experience in a practical application, as well as learn about the more advanced areas of rigging.
Content
- Calculating load center of gravity with complex shapes
- Horizontal rigging and inclined planes, calculating loads during horizontal rigging
- Chain Fall load drifting and calculation of loading during drifting
- Use of rigging blocks and pulleys
- Use of plate clamps, bulb clamps, and lifting magnets
- Flipping and turning loads
- Multi crane lifts
- Proper use of blocking and cribbing
- Understanding signaller and tag line travel path
Format
The program is a combination of theory and practical exercises in the classroom and making uses of simulated rigging scenarios. Approximately 50% of the program is hands on practical experience. Students are evaluated by means of a written and practical examination. Upon successful completion students are issued a Hercules SLR Advanced Rigger Technician certificate valid for 4 years.
Duration
32 Hours (based on class size of 8).
Prerequisites
Participants must have successfully completed a minimum of a 1 day rigging program with in the past 24 months.

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