Price
CEU's
Length
16- Hour Rigging Worker
Description:
Students who do not pass the written or practical exam will have one opportunity to retake the entire 16-hour course and retake the exam at a reduced fee.
This course is a requirement for an individual – who is not employed by a licensed rigger – to perform rigging or signaling work in conjunction with the hoisting or lowering of articles on the outside of a building with hoisting equipment.
In lieu of completing this course, an individual may instead possess a department approved national rigging certification. (NCCCO Rigger Level I)
To perform rigging or signaling work in conjunction with the hoisting or lowering of articles on the outside of a building with hoisting equipment, an individual must either (i) complete this course, (ii) possess a Department-approved national rigging certification, or (iii) be employed by a licensed Rigger.
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this training course. However, students must be able to communicate with the instructor in the language that the training is provided in.
Course Materials: This course consists of several different components including a PowerPoint presentation, lecture, case studies, class discussions and hands on demonstrations. We will provide a student manual which will include all relevant written standards
Topics:
Learning Outcomes: Student will be able to
Completion Requirements: 100% attendance and active participation in all learning activities including hands-on class exercises and the final exam is required. Students must earn a score of 70% or higher on the written and practical examination to receive a 16-Hour Rigging Worker ID card. This card is valid for 4 years.
In lieu of completing this course, an individual may instead possess a department approved national rigging certification. (NCCCO Rigger Level I)
To perform rigging or signaling work in conjunction with the hoisting or lowering of articles on the outside of a building with hoisting equipment, an individual must either (i) complete this course, (ii) possess a Department-approved national rigging certification, or (iii) be employed by a licensed Rigger.
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this training course. However, students must be able to communicate with the instructor in the language that the training is provided in.
Course Materials: This course consists of several different components including a PowerPoint presentation, lecture, case studies, class discussions and hands on demonstrations. We will provide a student manual which will include all relevant written standards
Topics:
- Introduction to Rigging
- Crane and Rigging Accidents
- OSHA 1926 Overview
- NYC Construction Codes Overview
- NYC Department of Buildings Overview
- Lifting & Lowering Loads
- Ropes, Knots & Hitches Overview
- Rigging Equipment Overview
- Inspection of Ropes & Rigging Equipment
- Crane and Hoisting Machine Overview
- Communication between workers and supervisors while rigging
- General Principles of Fall Protection
- Personal Protective Equipment and Fall Arrest Systems
- General Construction Site Hazards
Learning Outcomes: Student will be able to
- Recognize hazards associated to rigging in construction.
- Inspect rigging equipment in accordance to ASME, OSHA and manufacturer requirements.
- Identify hitch configurations, equipment capacities and basic knots.
- Use rigging equipment and hitches in various applications.
Completion Requirements: 100% attendance and active participation in all learning activities including hands-on class exercises and the final exam is required. Students must earn a score of 70% or higher on the written and practical examination to receive a 16-Hour Rigging Worker ID card. This card is valid for 4 years.
Students who do not pass the written or practical exam will have one opportunity to retake the entire 16-hour course and retake the exam at a reduced fee.