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 Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work. 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.

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 Qualification Framework (AQF):

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
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$850 per person
Worksafe certificate fee - AUD$79 per person

Darwin
AUD$1050 per person
Worksafe certificate fee - AUD$76 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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