BASIC RIGGING (RB)

Purpose
This course is designed for participants to gain the necessary skills to plan, prepare & complete basic rigging work as prescribed by the "National Occupational Health & Safety Certification Standards for Uses & Operators of Industrial Equipment". [NOHSC 1006 (2001)]. On completion of this course, participants will be able to prepare rigging equipment; erect structural steel; use a safety harness; outline responsibilities and work safely at heights.

Pre requisite
Participants must be the holder of a certificate of competency as a Dogman.

As rigging work requires the use of an elevated work platform it is recommended that a current WorkSafe High Risk Licence in
EWP Operation is held.

Course Content
The Basic Rigging Training Plan is based on the Units of Competency within the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF):

UEPOPS201A - Comply with Occupational Health and Safety Policy and Procedures
UEPOPS212A - Perform Basic Rigging Work
WorkSafe Western Australia Certification

Legislation in the Workplace - OSH Acts and regulations; Mines Safety Inspection Act and regulations; WorkSafe Code of Practice for Prevention of Falls from Heights.
Plan Work - Crane type and capacity requirements; Site rules and Contacts; Hazard Identification; Priorities; Emergency Procedures.
Fibre Rope - For knots; Bends & Hitches
Movement of Plant & Equipment - Use of chain blocks; chain pullers; wire rope pullers; Knowledge of skids; skates; turnbuckles; purchases; winches; block and tackle; Calculation of loads in a purchase & rope storage; using appropriate formula.
Steel Erection - Columns; beams; braces; Trusses/Rafters; Structural bolts; nuts & washers; Erection plan reading.
Material hoists cantilevered - Erection & Dismantling procedure inline with manufacturer’s specifications; AS 1418.7.
Placement of Pre - cast concrete - Relevant procedures and techniques.
Safety Nets and Static Lines - AS 1891.2, B.S. 3913 & B.S. 8903; WorkSafe Code of Practice for Prevention of Falls from Heights.
Perimeter Safety Screens & Shutters - Erection & Dismantling; Regs 117 (12) Procedures & Techniques; AS 4389 (Safety Mesh).
Practical Training - Erect steel frame building using prepared plan; tools & equipment and demonstrate safe work at heights; Rig Purchase System using F.S.W.R. & Tirfor, Rig Tackle Block & I.D. Components.

Certification
Darwin & Western Australia
Competent candidates will be issued with a Statement of Attainment (RB) and a nationally recognized WorkSafe 60 day interim certificate. WorkSafe will issue a Certificate of Competency within that 60 day period.

Duration
35 hours conducted over 5 days.

Maximum Participants
8 persons

Cost
Perth
AUD$725 per person

Worksafe certificate fee - AUD$73 per person

Darwin
AUD$800 per person

Worksafe certificate fee - AUD$50 per person

On Demand and On Site
For on site course costs, please contact AST.

Resources required for on site training are:

• Crane/Lifting & Load Shifting Equipment.
• Various slings – chain, FSWR, synthetic.*
• Assorted Shackles – dee & bow.*
• Rigging gear – Chain Block, Chain Puller, Wire Rope Puller.*
• Sheave Blocks.*
• Portable ladders, various lengths
• Steel Structure for Assembly
• Safety harness with lanyard for participants
• Skates
• Fibre Rope 12mm
• Practical Training Area
• Air-conditioned classroom with whiteboard comfortable for 8 trainees.

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