RIGGING - Intermediate & Advanced (RIA)

Note: Rigging Intermediate and Advanced are combined into the one course.

Purpose
This course is designed for participants to gain the necessary skills to plan, prepare and complete intermediate & advanced 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 carry out dual lifts, erect a tilt-slab a suspended scaffold, demolish structures, work safely at heights, break down cranes, rig a span rope, set up a gin pole and perform basic and intermediate rigging tasks.

Pre requisite
Participants must hold a Rigging Basic (RB) certificate of competency.

Course Content
The Intermediate/Advanced Rigging training plan is based on the Unit of Competencies within the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF):

UEPOPS201A - Comply with Occupational Health and Safety Policy and Procedures
UEPOPS213A - Perform Intermediate Rigging Work
UEPOPS302A - Perform Advanced Rigging Work
WorkSafe Western Australia Certification

Legislation in the Workplace - O.S.H. Acts and Regulations; AS 2550.0 Sect 7 - 19; 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.
Load Equalizing Gear - Spreader bars; equalizing beams; sheaves.
Rigging of Cranes, Conveyors, Dredges, Excavators - As per manufacturers specifications; certification requirements.
Tilt-up Panels - As per WorkSafe Code of Practice & engineers specifications; calculation of sling lengths.
All Hoists - As per manufacturers specifications & AS 1418.7; relevance with AS 1576; personnel safety.
Demolitions - AS 2601 & specific class type I, II, III; hazardous & non-hazardous.
Dual Lifts - Relevant AS 2550.1 Section 7.19; calculation of load share and sling points.
Rigging of Gin Poles - Calculation of tension & distance according to rigging guidelines & appropriate formula.
Rigging of Cable Ways - Calculation of tension in rope using appropriate formula.
Guyed Derricks & Structures - Overview a relation to previous calculations and information.
Prefabricated Hung/Suspended Scaffolds - Certification requirements; knowledge of appropriate AS 1576; installation & dismantling; calculation of counter weights & maximum rope tension; hoist W.L.L. & safety factors.
Practical Training - Make a break lattice; boom section in line with manufacturers specifications; dual crane lift plan & supervision according to AS 2550.1 Section 7.19.

Certification
Darwin & Western Australia
Competent candidates will be issued with a Statement of Attainment (RI/RA) and a nationally recognized WorkSafe 60 day interim certificate. WorkSafe Western Australia 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:

• Various slings & shackles*
• Chain Puller*
• Fibre Rope*
• Winch fitted with FSWR*
• Assorted Shackles*
• Wire Rope Puller*
• Lattice Boom Crane for boom removal and installation
• Safety Harness, Shock Absorber, Lanyard, Inertia reels
• Air-conditioned training room with white board comfortable for 8 trainees.
• Practice loads and practice area

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